Build a Life You Love (in Iowa)

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Iowa has vibrant communities, low cost of living, access to nature, lively arts and culture — all the building blocks you need to craft your dream life.

A Love Letter to Iowa

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Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.

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