Friday 5: Favorite city/town names in your state

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DesMoinesCy

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Des Moines
Is there another more famous city that is actually called "Dess Moines?"
Des Moines, Washington is a suburb of Seattle. It's named after the city in Iowa, but it's pronounced dee-moinez. There is also a Des Moines, New Mexico which is located about 5 miles from an active volcano.
 
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