The City of De Soto is located right off exit 110 at the intersection of Interstate 80 & Highway 169. Just 10+ minutes from the capital city’s suburbs, our town’s residents have an easy commute to work & entertainment in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. 

Established in 1868, De Soto has always taken great pride in our small town values. We identify as a family oriented & economically strong community, with a business friendly atmosphere that offers great opportunities for everyone. De Soto strives to possess a strong character built upon a solid foundation by our Community Leaders, Library, Police, Fire, & Public Works Departments. More info & location details of our various departments can be found by clicking the links provided. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

City Hall Public Hours

MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

CITY HALL VISITS: The City Clerk may occasionally need to leave City Hall during the other business hours to attend to city-related duties. The “public hours” listed above are the times the Clerk is regularly available to assist visitors in person. If a resident needs to visit outside of those hours, appointments may be scheduled, subject to the Clerk’s availability. Please call (515) 834-2233 for scheduling.