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Living in Des Moines
 A regional hub for government, publishing, business, insurance and more, Des Moines offers Drake Law students access to valuable internships and clerkships. |
Des Moines is also a great place to enjoy modern art or classic architecture, experience metropolitan amenities or explore scenic bicycle trails. The city’s diverse offerings include the antique shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques of historic Valley Junction; downtown’s lively East Village and Court Avenue districts; a zoo, science center and art museum and the annual Des Moines Art Festival, which is ranked among the top fine art festivals in the country by American Style Magazine.
But don’t just take our word for it. In its July 2008 issue, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Des Moines one of the top ten best cities in the country to live, work and play.
Other accolades include:
Top 3 Most Livable Cities. Forbes
Top 10 Best Places For Business And Careers. Forbes
Top 25 Best Places to Find a Job. Career Builder
Top 25 Best Performing Cities. Miliken Institute
One of top 10 Best Places to Raise a Family. Best Life Magazine
Top 10 Best Housing Markets. Smart Money
A "cool destination." The New York Times
One of two Best Places in the US. Forbes Des Moines Profile
"Hippest city in the USA" - progressive workplaces, stable economy, excellent schools, split-second commutes and great, inexpensive restaurants. Fast Company Magazine
5th in its category in "Best Cities for Relocating Families." Worldwide ERC
13th in the nation for Economic Strength of Metropolitan Areas. POLICOM Corporation
The factors that make Des Moines a great place to work also make it an ideal location for well-rounded legal education. Close ties between Drake and Des Moines mean that students find ample opportunities for both learning and working here. Des Moines Brochure
Find out for yourself. Visit Drake and Des Moines in person. Call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-44-DRAKE (ext. 2782) to arrange a campus visit.
Driving Directions & Campus Map
More about Des Moines:
Lodging and Restaurants
A listing of local lodging and restaurants within walking distance of Drake University.
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Facts about the city from the local Chamber of Commerce
Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau
Local events and news
Greater Des Moines Young Professionals Connection
Connecting young professionals to each other and the community
Des Moines Register
Local daily newspaper
Des Moines Metromix
Local entertainment guide
Des Moines Art Center
Visual, musical and cinema arts presentations
Downtown Des Moines Community Alliance
Get to Know Downtown Des Moines and Local Events
Court Avenue District
Downtown Des Moines Entertainment District
Historic East Village
Features unique retail shops, restaurants and businesses
Jordan Creek Town Center
Shopping center, dining, hotel and amphitheater
