The mission of the Des Moines Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is to increase the knowledge of its members through expanded and enlightened teachings of the basic Masonic principals; to expand Masonic Fraternalism; to inform and educate the non-Masonic public about Freemasonry; to develop, promote, support its charitable projects; and to provide assistance and support to the Symbolic Lodges and Masons in Central Iowa.