Norwalk, IA

Norwalk is a growing city just south of Des Moines, spread across Warren and Polk counties. Its early settlement story includes Samuel Crow near the North River, but the modern city is defined by suburban growth, schools, and proximity to the Des Moines job market. Norwalk Community School District is a major part of local life, and newer neighborhoods have filled in quickly around older roads and farmland. It feels like a family-oriented Des Moines suburb with enough local services to stand on its own.