Two college towns and two Des Moines suburbs lead the way in population growth in Iowa

From Retiring Guy's postcard collection 

Ankeny and West Des Moines are contributing to the growth of the metro Des Moines area while Ames (Iowa State University) and Iowa City (University of Iowa) continue along a path of modest growth.

Source:  U.S. Census Bureau

Other states' top 10.

Montana.  (6/27/2023)

Ohio.  (6/27/2023)

Wisconsin.  (6/27/2023)