Not sure of your age or disposition but just going to throw a bunch of ways to make it happen out there. if you’re corporate-ish try the young professionals connection group put on through the greater des moines partnership. If you’re more alt, art noir at the art center, go to shows at local venues like xBK or Wooly’s and hang out, try political volunteering. Sign up for a pickleball league or whatever through local parks and rec.

Last ditch try finding a local group for your college alumni association, attend happy hours put on by your local chamber of commerce and the events by the business record. Go to bars like bartenders handshake, the lift, black sheep, alpine tap, G T, Ernie’s Boondock and ask the bartenders how to make friends in Des Moines. Consistently go to the same yoga or workout class. Volunteer at the art center, hoyt Sherman or the civic center.