Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association News

Mar 7: LBNA to host At-Large City Council Candidate Forum

Recently, the Des Moines city council resolved to hold a special election to fill the at-large seat formerly held by Connie Boesen. The election will be held March 19. To help residents decide who to support, the LBNA will host a candidate forum on Thursday, March 7, at 6:30p. The forum will be held at […]

Feb 19: LBNA to hold annual meeting, elect officers, and update bylaws

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting Monday, February 19, at Polk County River Place. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with a pot-luck dinner. Business will commence at 7:00 pm and include presentations about the city’s Block Challenge Grant, updating the LBNA bylaws, and the election of officers and directors.

Volunteers needed to plan Summer Fest 2024

The LBNA will hold its third annual Summer Fest on Saturday, July 13. This annual event is held to celebrate the diversity of our wonderful neighborhood. Volunteers are needed to help with the planning and execution of the event. Interested persons should send an email to lowerbeaver@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities

It may only be February, but spring is coming! Here are some great opportunities to get outside and volunteer around the Lower Beaver Neighborhood.

Debra Heights Church to hold community egg hunt March 23

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association is once again partnering with Debra Heights Wesleyan Church to host a massive Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23. Children ranging from age 0 to grade 5 will hunt for thousands of eggs filled with candy and other items. The hunt begins at 9:00 am in Woodlawn Park (3126 […]

City offers free Tiny Trees program

Des Moines Public Works is once again offering up to five FREE Tiny Trees to residents. The trees may be planted on private property to help grow and diversity the urban canopy. Residents may choose from eight different species ranging including shade trees ornamental trees (i.e., trees that reach a maximum of 20 feet tall), fruit and nut trees, and coniferous trees. Ordered trees will be available for pickup Saturday, May 11.

City announces Block Challenge Grant 2024

The city of Des Moines has announced details for the Block Challenge Grant 2024. Since 2001, the Block Challenge Grant has awarded $1.1 million in matching funds to help more than 600 households complete a wide range of exterior home improvement projects. This year, the city has allocated funds for approximately ten more teams ranging from five to nineteen households each.

LBNA to host FREE vaccine clinic & health screenings Jan 30

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association is once again partnering with Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action (RIVA), Knock & Drop, and others to offer a free vaccine clinic and health screenings on Tuesday, January 30. Participants will be able to receive the latest flu and/or COVID vaccines at no cost. Additionally, they will be able […]

City to hold budget listening sessions

The city of Des Moines is hosting a series of listening sessions to talk about the city’s budget. The city held sessions Dec 9 at the North Side Library and Dec 13 at the South Community Center. There will be a third session Thursday, December 14, at the Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave) starting […]

Neighborhood Inspections Division completes reorganization

The city of Des Moines’ Neighborhood Inspections Division recently completed a reorganization of its neighborhood inspectors. The result of this process has been new territories for inspectors and supervisors. Inspectors are responsible for investigating zoning code violations, safety concerns, and nuisance properties. In the Lower Beaver Neighborhood, our new inspector will be Mike Spencer, and […]