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Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission
Matt Rosen
400 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1891
(515) 283-4141
Sister City Commission Website

Central Mission of the Organization:

Promotes business, cultural, education and social exchanges between Des Moines and similar cities in other countries.

History of the Organization:

Founded in 1958. Commission appointed by local city governments. Volunteer committees plan sister-city programming.

International Issues and Focus:

Des Moines Sister Cities:

Shijiazhuang, China
Saint-Etiene, France
Kofu, Japan
Naucalpan, Mexico
Stavropol, Russia

Events and Programs Sponsored:

Progamming associated with visits by sister-city delegations.