Des Moines River
Videos
The Des Moines River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the upper Midwestern United States that is approximately 525 miles long from its farther headwaters. The largest river flowing across th
The Des Moines River upstream of Ottumwa, Iowa
The Des Moines as it was depicted in 1718 by Guillaume Delisle; modern Iowa highlighted.
The Des Moines River, as it flows through downtown Des Moines, west bank, during spring high water; note the old watermarks on the flood wall.
Flood of Des Moines, 1851
Des Moines, Iowa
Videos
Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely derived from the French Rivière des Moines meaning 'River of the Monks'. The
Des Moines River
…and flows across Iowa from northwest to southeast, passing from the glaciated plains into the unglaciated hills, transitioning near the capital city of Des Moines in the center of the state. The river continues to flow in a southeastern direction away from Des Moines, flowing directly into the Mississippi River…
Morning Skyline Des Moines, Iowa Winter on the Des Moines River
State Fair Time!
Des Moines 106
Basilica of St. John Des Moines, Iowa 01