Greater Des Moines
Microsoft operates a datacenter in West Des Moines, Iowa, part of the Greater Des Moines area. Our community development work supports projects across Polk County.
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Investing in communities
Through listening and conversations, we strive to earn the trust of the communities we serve and the governments that represent them. These conversations help us build on the great work of others and align our operations and community investments with local values, aspirations, strengths, and needs. Learn more about our community investments
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Increasing access to digital skills and local job opportunities
We believe economic growth can and must be inclusive. That’s why we invest to help individuals, organizations, and communities access pathways to growth and opportunity. We invest in programs to help people build skills for jobs and livelihood opportunities and increase access to computer science education. Get to know our skill-building programs and local job opportunities.
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Building datacenters for the future
Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual classroom or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you are using a datacenter.
Community investments
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Greater Des Moines community investments
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Expanding accessibility in our datacenters
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Getting to know datacenter employees: Geormain James-Turner
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Getting to know datacenter employees: Manny Flores
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Changing landscapes and futures with Trees Forever in Des Moines
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Connecting the community with the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines
Project updates from our partners
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Protecting critical habitat and downstream communities in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, by restoring oxbow wetlands; a natural solution to reduce flood risk, restore biodiversity, and improve water quality.
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Mitigating Climate Change with Woodland Restoration & Oak Regeneration in Polk County, Iowa, USA
Drake University and Polk County Conservation take a rigorous science based approach to increasing carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation through ecological restoration. -