The term CITY NORTH OF DES MOINES can be solved by four different crossword solutions: AMES (4 letters), IOWAN (5 letters), IOWA (4 letters), and IOWANS (6 letters). AMES, Iowa is a city located in the central part of the state, north of Des Moines. It is the home of Iowa State University and is the largest city in Story County. Iowans are the people who live in the state of Iowa. Reno, Nevada is a city located in the western part of the United States, not related to the term CITY NORTH OF DES MOINES.