Rising above Des Moines with its iconic 23-karat‑gold dome, the Iowa State Capitol is one of the most striking and meticulously crafted statehouses in America. Completed in 1886, this grand ...

First state capital The Old Capitol Building, for which the cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1840, was to be the hub of state government after Iowa City was chosen as the state capital in 1839.

Every day, Iowans from across the state visit the Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines to get a glimpse at the legislative process, see their state’s capitol and talk with lawmakers about the ...