The Downtown Community Alliance, in association with Greater Des Moines Partnership, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve a shared vision for the future of downtown Des Moines by providing leadership, initiative, advocacy and building partnerships, and achieving shared solutions.
A consistent and constant focus on developing and maintaining a vibrant downtown core has been a mainstay in our strategy, leading to our successful regional marketing effort. The key program areas continue to be:
- Downtown development and planning
- Events and activities
- Promotion and marketing, including information about parking and access
- AND a clean, safe and beautiful environment
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Breaks Ground for Headquarters Building
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield held a groundbreaking ceremony at the building site for its first company-owned headquarters to be constructed in the downtown Des Moines Wednesday, May 28.
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Des Moines Makes “Top Ten Cities of 2008”
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Des Moines is ranked ninth in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Top Ten Best Cities of 2008.” The publication selects locales offering strong economies, abundant jobs, reasonable living costs—and fun things to do. This year’s favorites are profiled in the July issue of on newsstands June 10, and online at www.kiplinger.com/money/bestcities.
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Pappajohn Sculpture Garden Receives Vision Iowa Grant
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Governor Chet Culver announced a $1 million Vision Iowa grant to support the new John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Garden in Des Moines. The garden, appraised at nearly $30 million, will hold over 20 sculptures donated by John and Mary Pappajohn of Des Moines. Pappajohn’s gift is believed to be the single largest public donation of art in Iowa history.
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New D-Line Shuttle Ridership Strong In Opening Weeks
Thursday, May 29, 2008
A free shuttle service connecting the Capitol Complex and Western Gateway has seen great success since beginning operation in early May, averaging over 600 riders per day. The shuttle’s route, known as the D-Line, is a loop running west on Grand Avenue from the State Capitol to Central Campus before turning around to come back east on Locust Street.The shuttle provides continuous and fully accessible service from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The shuttle runs every 7-9 minutes, stopping as needed at unique signs that are posted at each block along the route.
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Greater Des Moines In the National News
Friday, June 06, 2008
Greater Des Moines has continued to enjoy a bright national media spotlight this spring, long after the Iowa Caucuses stopped attracting attention to the metro area. Highlights of the second quarter recognitions include Forbes magazine’s “Best Places for Business and Careers” and “Best Cities for Clean Drinking Water”; Best Life magazine’s and The Today Show’s coverage of their “Best Places to Raise a Family; and Kiplingers Personal Finance ’s “Best Places to Live”.
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Downtown Farmers’ Market Returns to Court Avenue
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Downtown Farmers’ Market will return to the Court Avenue District on Saturday, June 21 from 7 a.m. – noon. Patrons can expect to see the Market in full swing with nearly 200 vendors on site offering a wide variety of fresh produce, entertainment, prepared food, kid’s activities and much more.
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