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Welcome to Des Moines!

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You see, behind every grand facade is a story of public funds clashing with private ambition. We are going to explore this city of lawsuits, where civic engineering meets cutthroat litigation. It is a beautifully ruthless process.

As you walk, my audio will play automatically when you approach a site. If satellite signals bounce off the heavy masonry, you can manually press play. The app has a map if you get turned around, and a chat feature for your questions. Please watch your step on the curbs and keep an eye out for erratic downtown drivers.

Now... let us head to the courthouse, where a century of drama officially began. Make your way to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

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