Announcement of the Des Moines Iowa Temple
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Des Moines Iowa Temple on April 7, 2024, during the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2024 general conference.
Des Moines Iowa Stake President Jason Morales said Latter-day Saints in their area have been waiting for President Nelson to say the words, “Des Moines, Iowa” for years.
“It seems surreal that after years of praying and striving to bring a temple [to] Iowa, the day has finally come. There were a lot of tears, hugs and smiles as our family celebrated the wonderful news,” he said. “Our members are eager to receive the blessings that a temple will bring to Iowa. This announcement is an answer to the prayers and efforts of many members throughout the state who have dedicated their lives to building up the Church here. Today’s announcement is one that the members of the Church in Iowa will always remember.”
Timeline of the Des Moines Iowa Temple
The Des Moines Iowa Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 7, 2024. Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released.
Architecture and Design of the Des Moines Iowa Temple
According to site plans released by the Church on April 22, 2024, the Des Moines Iowa Temple will be a single-story building of approximately 18,850 square feet. The edifice will stand on a 19.576-acre site at 9050 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston, Iowa, in northwest metro Des Moines.