Des Moines International Airport Check to see if your flight is on time, find out about parking, or get an update on construction projects. http://www.dsmairport.com/
Des Moines Area Regional Transit For bus schedules, paratransit services, charters, and more. http://www.dmmta.com/
Des Moines Neighborhood Associations Des Moines has fifty-one neighborhood associations active in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Click on an interactive map or corresponding neighborhood name for individual neighborhood information. http://www.dmgov.org/departments/CD/NH Development/DSM_Hoods.asp
Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce / Greater Des Moines Partnership Find out about all the benefits of living, working, and playing in the greater Des Moines area. Includes links to area attractions, schools, businesses and governments. http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitor’s Bureau For an extensive list of things to do, places to stay, and information for groups and conventions. http://www.seedesmoines.com/
Polk County, Iowa Information about county government including the assessors office (for info about property taxes) sheriff’s office, treasurer’s office (for vehicle registration) county statistics, and more. http://www.co.polk.ia.us
Art, Theater, and Cultural Attractions Local Arts, Drama and Movies The Library's page for Des Moines arts organizations, playhouses, performing arts centers and movie theaters. Go to the Local Arts, Drama, and Movies Page »
Metro Arts Alliance Information about local arts groups and a calendar of events. http://www.metroarts.org/
Children and Families Des Moines Families.com Des Moines Families.com is full of suggestions for fun family activities in the Des Moines area, including reviews from local parents. Read local parent blogs, check out parent-tested ideas for places to hold kids’ birthday parties and get to know other Des Moines area families. http://www.desmoinesfamilies.com/index.html
Des Moines Moms Like Me Des Moines Moms has become Des Moines Moms Like Me, still the source for local moms to connect and share their wisdom, advice, and some cute pictures of the kids. Free registration required but be sure to read the privacy policy and opt out if you don’t want “offers from our partners” filling your inbox. http://desmoines.momslikeme.com
Parenting Monthly Classes, programs, and information for Des Moines area parents and families, sponsored by Child Net/Childcare Resource and Referral of Central Iowa. http://www.parentingmonthly.org/
Search the Des Moines Register Online Use the Library's research database page to search the Des Moines Register online. You will need your library card and PIN.Searches several Iowa newspapers. Search the Des Moines Register Online »
Search the Library's Newspaper and Obituary Index A must for genealogical and historical researchers. Searches several Des Moines newspapers. Go to the Newspaper and Obituary Index Page »
Des Moines Adult Education and Recreation Learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, join a recreational sports team. http://www.dmps-adulted.org/
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Printable lists and maps of Iowa' s multi-use recreational trails, parks, campsites, and resources for boating, fishing, biking, golfing, skiing, and outdoor activities of all kinds. http://www.inhf.org/
Polk County Conservation Board For information about county recreational activities, trails, wildlife areas, and educational programming for the whole family. http://www.conservationboard.org:8080/
