College dating in Des Moines
Swiping in Des Moines between lectures gets old. A Lineup is a game: six faces in six balloons, a pin on your finger, and three rounds to find the one that stays.
Des Moines is the seat of Iowa, home to about 214,000 people.
A few date ideas in Des Moines


Try a Lineup in Des Moines
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in Des Moines
First impression
Six people near Des Moines, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Why it works for students and young singles in Des Moines
It’s a game
Press the pin into a balloon to pop it. Leaving one floating is the like.
Near campus
Your Lineup is built from people close to where you are.
Done between classes
Rounds are timed. A full Lineup takes a few minutes.
Dating in Des Moines at a glance
- Population
- 214,000
- Region
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Lineups run on
- Central Time
- To Washington
- 1,436 km
- Closest place
- West Des Moines · 9 km
Ways to date in Des Moines
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Questions about college dating in Des Moines
Can students use Pop or Keep in Des Moines?
Yes, if you’re 18 or older. Your Lineup is made of people near you, so in Des Moines that often means people around campus.
Is it free for students?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free.
Is Pop or Keep available in Des Moines?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in the United States, including Des Moines and the rest of Iowa. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
Is Pop or Keep free in Des Moines?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.