Des Moines is named after the Des Moines River, which means ‘River of the Monks’. According to the 2010 census results, Des Moines’ population is 203,433, however more recent estimates have the current population at more like 594,600. This city is home to many insurance companies, making it the largest industry. ‘Business Wire’ voted Des Moines the ‘third largest insurance capital’ in the world. In the beginning of 20th century, the lo...