Capital City of Iowa

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Capital City of Iowa
By Sarah Lane
May 22, 2006, 11:55 PST

Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Iowa’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of Iowa is Des Moines

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City of Des Moines Homepage
“As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity, arts and cultural affairs. With a City population approaching 200,000 and a metro population of nearly 500,000, Des Moines offers some of the nation's best schools, superb public services, and friendly, caring neighborhoods.”
Source: City of Des Moines

Iowa: Cities & Travel
Get images, statistics, maps, and lots more information about the capital city of Iowa here.
Source: Gazette Online