Des Moines-Ames, IA

Des Moines and Ames are the largest and 9th largest cities in the state of Iowa, with populations of
211,034 (2022) and 66,950 (2022), respectively according to the U.S Census. The largest industries in Des Moines and Ames include Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Educational Services, and Manufacturing. Some of the largest employers in these cities include Wells
Fargo & Co, Hy-Vee, Inc., Principal Financial Group, Iowa State University, Iowa Department of Transportation, McFarland Clinic, Workiva, and Renewable Energy Group.