The last month has been anything but normal for most of us. We’re doing our best to adapt and keep healthy but there are some noticeable changes in our daily life. For several weeks, Des Moines has been dealing with the closure of thousands of businesses and a restriction on non-essential travel, and it has been downright eerie to anyone used to the hustle and bustle of our largest city. A drone pilot who runs the Tapp Channel on YouTube has captured a bird’s eye view of our city in the middle of the shutdown and you’ll want to see this drone video of Iowa for yourself.

From way high in the sky, you can see the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on the typically busy streets of the Hawkeye State.
YouTube / Tapp Channel
Parking lots around the capital and downtown are empty, which is an odd sight to see in the middle of the day.
YouTube / Tapp Channel

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Even traffic jams are a distant memory, with fewer cars on the road as residents shelter-in-place, work from home, and limit their driving.
YouTube / Tapp Channel
Iconic Des Moines landmarks are shown in this drone video of Iowa and it's odd to see just how empty they are.
YouTube / Tapp Channel
If you're missing time spent in the city, or you just want to see the impact of Coronavirus in our own backyards, you've got to watch this stunning drone video of Iowa.
YouTube / Tapp Channel


Watch this incredible footage below to see more of our capital city like you've never seen it before:

If you’re really missing your favorite places, keep your chin up and make plans for the future! After all, these Staggeringly Beautiful Places In Iowa Will Always Be Waiting For You.

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