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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is a city of 212,464 in Iowa with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $63,966. About 29% of residents hold a college degree. 11.4% of workers work from home. The MailerDot Des Moines newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Des Moines today.

What's in the Des Moines daily digest

• Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
• Today's Outlook — the Des Moines forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
• What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
• Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.

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What's in the Des Moines daily digest?

Each edition has four short sections: Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events and markets), and Spotlight & Story (a local feature). It's about a 5-minute read.

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