There are some states that have counties and towns or cities with the same name. Often these towns are not located in the county of the same name causing confusion. For this reason whenever referring to a political jurisdiction, indicate it is a county by using that word in the location. If you consistently use the word “county,” you will know that Des Moines, Iowa, refers to the city of Des Moines and not the county.

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