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This category covers questions about Des Moines, the capital and largest city of the state of Iowa. Incorporated on September 22, 1851, Des Moines was originally named "Fort Des Moines" after the Des Moines River, but was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. Des Moines plays an important role in presidential politics as the home of the Iowa caucuses, the first major electoral event in nominating candidates since 1972.

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How many hours is the flight from NYC to Des Moines Iowa?

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A nonstop flight from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN will take a minimum 2 hours 35 minutes. A connecting flight between the two will take a minimum 3 hours 40 minutes.

Why is Iowa's capital called Des Moines?

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It is named for the Des Moines River, which comes from the French name for the river as River of the Monks.

How many miles between Des Moines IA to Bloomington IL?

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It is 302.85 miles according to MapQuest.

How far from Des Moines to Branson MO?

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If you take US 65 the whole way, it's about 380 miles. Going via I35 to Kansas City and making your way back southeast from there through Peculiar, Clinton, and Springfield is slightly longer (about 400 miles) but probably faster.

How long to get mail from Milwaukee WI to Des Moines IA?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.

Can you own a handgun in Iowa if you have misdemeanor assault charge?

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As long as it is not a domestic violence assault you should be able to get one but keep in mind if Iowas anything like Nebraska and you have to apply for a purchase certificate thru the sherriffs department , the sherriffs seem to think that it is at their discretion which in fact is not th case , trust me I know I had to fight it out in Sarpy county one time but in the end I got mine . As long as it is not a domestic violence assault you should be able to get one but keep in mind if Iowas anything like Nebraska and you have to apply for a purchase certificate thru the sherriffs department , the sherriffs seem to think that it is at their discretion which in fact is not th case , trust me I know I had to fight it out in Sarpy county one time but in the end I got mine .

How many hours from Des Moines Iowa to Cleveland Ohio?

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The approximate driving time and mileage information -

Between: Des Moines, IA

and: Cleveland, OH

Driving miles: 672

Driving time: 10 hrs 45 mins

- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.

What happened to Pittsburgh Des Moines steel company?

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I worked for them, they were making a "one hole set" ,for years in the structural erections this was deemed unacceptable, causing lawsuit's worked for, elevated hydro-storage ,out of ,9th street at Des Moins, the water towers remained strong for some time. Reaganomics's ,steel prices , many other things including workplace injury's caused them to liquidate ,Minneapolis Brown , and ,CB. & I ,,sort of absorbed them. and much of their clientele.

How many miles from Des Moines Iowa to Lansing Michigan?

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It is 534.29 miles according to MapQuest.

What is the phone number of the Blank Park Zoo Foundation in Des Moines Iowa?

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The address of the Blank Park Zoo Foundation is: 7401 Sw 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Distance from Des Moines IA to Mexico border?

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Driving distance is 1857 kilometers (1154 miles). Flight distance (as the crow flies) is of 1567 kilometers (974 miles).

How long does mail take from Des Moines Iowa to Toledo Ohio?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days..

How long would it take to mail something from Des Moines IA to Iowa City IA?

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5-6 weeks. They have to take a ship across the ocean which take about 3 weeks by itself

How did Iowa get that name?

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Iowa's first people saw the land and named it Iowameaning "The Beautiful Land." Also the river running through Iowa was named The Iowa river before the state earned its statehood.

How many miles between Decorah Iowa and Des Moines Iowa?

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670 miles taking this route:

  1. Take I-76 EAST from Denver to I-80 EAST to OMAHA, at END I-76 in NEBRASKA.
  2. Take I-80 EAST to DES MOINES.

Where's the closest macy's dept store to des moines Iowa?

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Kansas City, Missouri (Metro North Mall)

400 N.W. Barry Road

How do you get from Des Moines IA to Sioux City IA by car?

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  1. Take I-80 WEST to I-680 WEST towards NORTH OMAHA and SIOUX CITY at EXIT 27.
  2. Take I-680 WEST to I-29 NORTH towards SIOUX CITY at EXIT 13B.
  3. Take I-29 NORTH to Sioux City.

How long does it take mail from Des Moines you to denison ia?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.