Past visitors called the sculpture park a must-see sight in Des Moines ... The 1/2-mile, 13-story bridge crosses the Des Moines River valley and features six overlooks with interactive panels ...

Right next to the fast-rising Des Moines River sits Hydro-Electric Park in Fort Dodge. It's one of many locations around Fort Dodge where volunteers are filling sandbags. Sandbags are free to ...

You'll find the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden along the Des Moines River, a little more than a ... buildings into the attractive sculpture park that stands today. One particular highlight ...

For decades, development on the Des Moines River riverfront seemed so far away, not much more than a pipe dream.