Community Note: The City of Des Moines is a cultural center for Iowa and home to several art and history museums and performing arts groups. The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines routinely hosts the best Broadway shows and other live professional theater. The Des Moines Metro Opera has been a respected cultural resource in Des Moines since 1973. Wells Fargo Arena is the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events. Des Moines is also home to one of the nation’s most popular state fairs.
