The Iowan Project

State of Iowa - Iowa Economic Development Authority

IN IOWA, YOU CHOOSE - Live in a downtown loft. Live in a quiet neighborhood. Live on an acreage in the country. Whatever you choose, you can send your kids to quality public schools. Work late at the office and still make it back in time for the kids’ soccer games. Commute in less than 20 minutes. Have a night out with dinner and a show in the city, or a day biking, boating, fishing, hiking or hunting in the country. Either way, you won’t have to deal with gridlock. Buying a house (or a vacation house) is an attainable goal. It’s no wonder every year CNBC says Iowans have a top 10 quality of life. Iowa makes it all within reach.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM). DSM is the fastest-growing region in the Midwest according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the #5 Best Place for Business and Careers according to Forbes and the #1 Best Affordable Place to Live in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report. Visit liveDSMUSA.com to learn more about what makes DSM a welcoming, vibrant community to build your business, career or life. Looking to accelerate your career? Go to careersDSMUSA.com to search for thousands of openings, including more than 1,800 in the technology industry.

City of West Des Moines

The rapidly growing community of West Des Moines recognizes the importance of quality of life which includes improvements in human development, education, health, environmental sustainability, as well as recreational amenities and social infrastructure. The City offers a wide variety of employment opportunities from retail to technology to industrial. Housing options range from apartments to upscale townhomes and historic areas to new developments featuring every amenity. West Des Moines is an attractive place to live for all types of people from young adults to empty nesters! Countless choices for working, dining, shopping, and living add to the appeal of West Des Moines.

Live The Valley - Greater Cedar Valley

Living in the Cedar Valley means joining nearly a quarter of a million people in the pursuit of life well-lived in Northeast Iowa. The Cedar Valley provides the best that Iowa has to offer. Explore the Cedar Valley — and discover the place you’ll want to call home.

Work in Ames

Ames consistently garners national recognition for its favorable economy, business climate, cost of living and sense of community. Whether you're looking to come to Ames to attend school, start your career, start a family or retire, you'll find the following accolades impressive: Home of the Best "US Metro Job Market" (CNBC, 2018), One of the "9 Great Off-the-Beaten-Path Towns Where You Should Live" (House Method, 2018), #1 - "Best College Towns in America" (24/7 Wall St., 2018), "Top 10 Best College Towns" (Livability, 2018), #1 - "The Top 10 Cities for Career Opportunities in 2018" (SmartAsset, 2018), #1 - "The Best Affordable College Towns for Recent Grads—and Everyone Else" (Realtor.com, 2018), #1 - "Best Cities for Working Parents" (SmartAsset, 2018), Ames named an "Up-and-Coming Tech Hotspot" (Livability, 2018)

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