Des Moines, IA

ABF Service Center: Des Moines, Iowa

Moving to Des Moines for seasonal fun
If living in a family-oriented area where you can enjoy activities year round sounds exciting, you'll be glad you're moving to Des Moines, IA! In the “DSM” you can ride the roller coasters, go to the world-famous Iowa State Fair in the summer, visit farms with pumpkin patches and hayrides in the fall, ice skate on Iowa's only open air skating rink. There's something for every season and every person in Des Moines! Let’s take a closer look.

Business in Des Moines

Business is booming here! Forbes named Des Moines the “Best Place for Business” in 2010 and 2011. Top industries include insurance, education, and healthcare.

Entertainment in Des Moines

There is so much to do in Des Moines! For family fun, visit the Blank Park Zoo with over 800 creatures to observe. Or take a day trip over to Altoona where you can spend a day at Adventureland Park riding rides! For some grown-up fun, also in Altoona is the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino! Just be sure and save some of your winnings for the great area shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center.

The Arts in Des Moines

Des Moines is packed full of culture, especially for a mid-western town. The Civic Center hosts live performances, including traveling Broadway shows, or you can enjoy performances by the Des Moines Metro Opera or the Des Moines Symphony. One of the great events in the city is Jazz in July with free jazz concerts all month long!

Education in Des Moines

Children in the area will attend the Des Moines Public Schools. This district is the largest in Iowa with over 30,000 students in 63 schools. There are five high schools, 10 middle schools, and over 40 elementary schools, along with several special schools including a magnet school. If you are seeking higher education after moving to Des Moines, there are many colleges and universities in town including Drake University, Grand View University and Simpson College.

Helpful Tips for Moving to Des Moines
If you're moving to Des Moines, it's a good idea to get familiar with your new surroundings. When you move to Des Moines with U-Pack , you'll have fewer things to worry about and more money left in your pocket! Then you'll have the time and money to have fun and get familiar with your new city. We drive. You save. ® It's easy and it's affordable! How does moving with U-Pack work?

• We bring a moving trailer or moving container to your home.
• You load it up.
• We do all the driving! We deliver your stuff right to your door in Des Moines.
• You unload.

Easy at that! Our customers love that we do all the driving! They also love our flexible moving options and great rates.

Get a free moving quote today and compare to other Des Moines moving companies. Save with ABF U-Pack!

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If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Des Moines, IA, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Des Moines, IA. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.