Des Moines, Iowa
The Des Moines Register is the city's primary daily newspaper. As of March 31, 2007, the Register ranked 71st in circulation among daily newspapers in the United States according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations with 146,050 daily and 233,229 Sunday subscribers.[27] Weekly newspapers include Juice, a publication aimed at the 25-34 demographic published by the Register on Wednesdays; Cityview, an alternative weekly published on Thursdays; and the Des Moines Business Record, a business journal published on Sundays, along with The West Des Moines Register, The Johnston Register, and The Waukee Register on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays depending on the address of the subscriber.
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Sports
Des Moines is home to the Iowa Cubs baseball team of the Pacific Coast League. The I-Cubs, which are the Class AAA team of the major league Chicago Cubs, play their home games at Principal Park near the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. Principal Park is also home to the Iowa High School Athletic Association's state baseball tournaments every summer.
The Wells Fargo Arena of the Iowa Events Center has been home to the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League since 2005 and the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League since 2007. In 2008 the Iowa Barnstormers of the arenafootball2 league will resume play at the Wells Fargo Arena. The Barnstormers previously played at Veterans Memorial Auditorium as members of the Arena Football League from 1995 to 2000. While the original franchise became the New York Dragons after the 2000 season, the Barnstormers nickname, colors, and uniforms were used for an af2 franchise that folded after one season in 2001. Veterans Memorial Auditorium was also home to the Des Moines Dragons of the International Basketball Association from 1997-2001 and was also home to the state high school wrestling and basketball tournaments before they moved to the new Wells Fargo Arena in 2006.
Two other sports teams play in the Des Moines area: the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League play at 95KGGO Arena in Urbandale, while the Des Moines Menace will play at Valley Stadium West Des Moines in 2008.
Des Moines is also home to the Drake Relays, which are held at Drake University each April. In addition to the Drake Relays, Drake Stadium will also host the NCAA's Track & Field Championship in 2008 and the USA Outdoor Track and Field championships in 2010.[28] The Hy-Vee Triathlon, which is held every June, debuted in 2007 and will serve as a qualifier to the Olympic Games in 2008. The IMT Des Moines Marathon is held throughout the city each October.
| Club | League | Venue | Established | Championships |
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| Iowa Cubs | PCL, Baseball | Principal Park | 1969 | 1 |
| Iowa Stars | AHL, Ice hockey | Wells Fargo Arena | 2005 | 0 |
| Iowa Barnstormers | af2, Arena football | Wells Fargo Arena | 1995(re-established 2008) | 0 |
| Iowa Energy | D-League, Basketball | Wells Fargo Arena | 2007 | 0 |
| Des Moines Menace | PDL, Soccer | Valley Stadium | 1994 | 1 |
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Sister cities
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See also
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References
- ^ a b Iowa Data Center. Population Estimates and Rankings for Population, Numerical Change, and Percent Change for Iowa's Incorporated Places: 2000-2006. Retrieved on 2007-06-28.
- ^ a b Iowa Data Center. Population Estimates and Numeric and Percent Change for Iowa's Metropolitan Areas (2003 definition): 2000-2006 (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-04-06.
- ^ Subcounty population estimates: Iowa 2000-2006 (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
- ^ City of Des Moines. City of Des Moines Action Center: City History. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. Cumulative Estimates of Population Change for Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Rankings: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (XLS). Retrieved on 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b Forbes.com. Des Moines IA, Best Places for Business 2007. Retrieved on 2007-04-08.
- ^ Kiplinger.com. 2008 Best Cities.
- ^ Des Moines Register, Defining 'Des Moines' (Sept. 14, 2003)
- ^ Des Moines Register,"Is `Des Moines' just some dirty joke?" [1] (Sept. 14, 2003)
- ^ (n.d.) [2] Yahoo.com
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Census Bureau. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000- July 1, 2007 (XLS). Retrieved on 2008-05-29.
- ^ Gibson, Campbell. Population of the 100 Largest Cities and Other Urban Places in the United States: 1790 to 1990. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Fortune.com. FORTUNE 500 2006: States. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ Greater Des Moines Partnership. Major Employers (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-02-22.
- ^ Des Moines Public Schools. School Facts, Facts and Figures. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ a b Arbitron. Arbitron Radio Metros Based on Fall 2006 Market Definitions (PDF). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Arbitron. Market Ranks and Schedule (51-100). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Arbitron. Arbitron Ratings Data. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Clear Channel Communications. Clear Channel Radio: Station Search. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Citadel Communications. Station and Market Finder. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Saga Communications. Des Moines, IA. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ a b Northpine.com. Des Moines Dial Guides. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Iowa Broadcasters' Association. Iowa Non-Commercial/Educational Radio Stations. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Nielsen Media Research. Local Television Market Universe Estimates (XLS). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ BurrellesLuce. Top 100 US Daily Newspapers (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-01-13.
- ^ Drake University (press release). "Drake Awarded 2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships", 2007-12-13. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- City of Des Moines Action Center Historical Guide
- Henning, Barbara Beving Long, and Patrice K. Beam, Des Moines and Polk County: Flag on the Prairie (ISBN 1-892724-34-0). Sun Valley, California: American Historical Press, 2003.
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External links
- Official City Website
- Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Des Moines travel guide from Wikitravel
- Des Moines, Iowa at the Open Directory Project
- Des Moines, Iowa is at coordinates Coordinates:
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