Des Moines +

Grand View is proud to call Des Moines home. It’s a vibrant, modern city that gives students countless opportunities for fun, recreation, culture, networking and internships that you won’t find in a smaller community.

To embrace the unique Grand View benefit, we’ve given it a name: Des Moines +. We see the city as an extension of our campus and offer countless, free, organized student activities in the city.

Events change a bit each year, but here are a few examples:

I-Cubs Baseball
Concerts
Iowa Wild Hockey
Climb Iowa Rock Climbing
Free Movie Nights
Iowa Wolves Basketball
Ice Skating
Glow Miniature Golf
Bowling
Free Wing Night

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Quick Facts

The greater Des Moines area grew by 1.6 percent in 2018, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Des Moines' median age is about 34, a sign that more and more younger professionals are calling the Des Moines area home.
The Des Moines metro boasts a 19-minute commute time.
Des Moines is ranked as one of the top cities in which to live and work.
Ranked #3 top city for new college graduates (SmartAsset, 2015). The ranking compared the capital city in the areas of jobs, affordability, and the amount of fun to the largest cities in the country.
Ranked the Best Affordable Place to Live in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report in 2017.
More than 75 percent of Des Moines residents say they are proud of their community.

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