Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Des Moines and West Des Moines have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Mortgage | |
| "Fan"tastic Service - You will be a raving "fan" of Chad Pietzsch's service. Contact Chad at: CPietzsch@BankersTrust.com for competitve rates. Office:(515) 222-5898 | |
| First State Bank - Linda Navrkal, First State Bank Iowa, 515-984-7100 or email: lnavrkal@fsbipolkcity.com for pre-approval and a great rate. | |
| Area Information | |
| Altoona - Altoona Community Information | |
| Ankeny - Ankeny Community Information | |
| Bondurant - Bondurant Community Information | |
| Carlisle - Carlisle Community Information | |
| Clive - Clive Community Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Des Moines - Des Moines Community Information | |
| Grimes - Grimes Community Information | |
| Indianola - Indianola Community Information | |
| Johnston - Johnston Community Information | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Norwalk - Norwalk Community Information | |
| Pleasant Hill - Pleasant Hill Community Information | |
| Polk City - Polk City Information | |
| Urbandale - Urbandale Community Information | |
| Waukee - Waukee Community Information | |
| West Des Moines - West Des Moines Community Information | |
| Windsor Heights - Windsor Heights Community Information | |
| Schools | |
| Adel-DeSoto-Minburn - Adel, DeSoto,& Minburn Area School District | |
| Ankeny - Ankeny School District | |
| Carlisle - Carlisle School District | |
| Dallas Center-Grimes - Dallas Center-Grimes School District | |
| Des Moines Area Catholic - Des Moines Area Catholic Schools | |
| Des Moines Christian - Des Moines Christian Schools | |
| Des Moines Public Schools - Des Moines Public Schools | |
| Indianola - Indianola School District | |
| Johnston - Johnston School District | |
| North Polk - North Polk School District | |
| Norwalk - Norwalk School District | |
| Saydel Consolidated - Saydel Consolidated School District | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Southeast Polk Community - Southeast Polk Community School District | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Urbandale Community - Urbandale Community School District | |
| Waukee - Waukee School District | |
| West Des Moines Community - West Des Moines Community School District | |
| Metro Des Moines Info | |
| Career Info - Info on different jobs available in the area. | |
| Relocating to Des Moines - Everything that you need to know about the Des Moines Metro area. | |
| What Time is it? - The official U.S. time clock. | |
| Recreation | |
| Biking & Hiking - Love to bike or hike on trails in Iowa? | |
| Boating, Swimming, Outdoors - Info about Des Moines area boating, swimming and outdoor sports. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Local News | |
| ABC Channel 5 - Your local ABC Website | |
| CBS Channel 8 - Your local CBS website | |
| FOX Channel 6 - Your local FOX website | |
| NBC Channel 13 - Your local NBC website | |
| The Des Moines Register - Read local news to become familiar with Des Moines Area. | |
| Travel Info | |
| Convention & Visitor's Bureau - Info for visiting Des Moines | |
| Traveling in Iowa - Info for your travel needs in Iowa. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Relocating across the Country? | |
| Phoenix Arizona - Phoenix and Scottsdale Real Estate, Buy and Sell Real Estate, Search Arizona MLS, Get Pre-qualified for a mortgage. | |
| KY-Lexington Homes and Farms for sale - Your one-stop source for real estate services covering Lexington, Georgetown, and Versailles areas. With a focus on exceptional service, you'll find everything you'll need to buy your next home. | |
| Bellingham Washington - The Johnson Team is a complete real estate resource. Information about listings, relocation, employment, schools & recreation for Whatcom County / Bellingham, we have it all & will get it to you | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Des Moines Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
