Rebecka DePalma
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Based in Des Moines, Iowa

Virtual Assistant in Des Moines, Iowa

Local, dependable administrative, operations, and project support for small businesses and busy professionals in Des Moines and across Iowa.

Why work with a local virtual assistant.

Same time zone, same working hours, and a real understanding of running a small business in Iowa.

Central time zone, so scheduling and turnaround line up with your working day
15+ years of professional experience in operations, administration, and project support
Comfortable working with Des Moines area small businesses, real estate professionals, and independent professionals
The same full service menu as the rest of the site: admin support, operations, project coordination, spreadsheets, practical AI support, real estate support, and virtual receptionist support
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Areas I serve.

Local support across the Des Moines metro, plus remote clients anywhere in Iowa.

Des Moines
West Des Moines
Ankeny
Urbandale
Waukee
Johnston
Clive & Windsor Heights
Pleasant Hill & Altoona

Questions Des Moines clients ask.

Do you work with businesses outside Des Moines proper?

Yes. This covers the whole Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, Windsor Heights, Pleasant Hill, and Altoona, plus fully remote clients anywhere in Iowa.

Is the work done in person or remote?

Everything is handled remotely over email and video call, so you get local, same-time-zone support without needing to schedule in-person meetings.

What if I’m not sure which service I need?

Start with a project inquiry describing what’s on your plate. I’ll review it and recommend the right starting point.

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