Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association News

The LBNA will host a regular meeting on Thursday, April 3, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave).

Every month, the LBNA shares volunteer opportunities around the area. If your organization is looking for volunteers, contact us at lowerbeaver@gmail.com to be included! River Place Mega SCRUB Event The LBNA and other neighborhood associations are collaborating to host the Mega SCRUB event at Polk County River Place on May 17. Volunteers will direct traffic, […]

Once again, the LBNA is partnering with Debra Heights Church to host a massive Community Egg Hunt on April 12 at Woodlawn Park (3126 Twana Dr.). The event will begin at 9:00 am sharp and feature approximately 10,000 eggs filled with candy, toys, and more. DO NOT BE LATE!

The LBNA’s third annual Summer Fest will be held July 12 at Woodlawn Park. This event is designed to celebrate the cultural diversity blossoming in the Lower Beaver Neighborhood. It will feature kid- and family-friendly activities, cultural exhibitions, and food vendors. Stay tuned for more details!

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association exists to “be a welcoming neighborhood that people want to call home by fostering an environment which supports vibrant, viable businesses; provides quality housing stock for a diversifying population; offers enriching opportunities for community; features attractive parks, trails, and recreational opportunities; is environmentally responsible; and maintains an effective infrastructure for […]

The LBNA’s award-winning Adopt-A-Park program is seeking volunteers to ensure our neighborhood parks remain in pristine condition throughout the 2025 season. Volunteers can choose to adopt Woodlawn Park, the Tom & Sophie Vlassis Greenway, or the Trestle to Trestle Trail for a month at a time. They will then walk through the parks each week, […]

As we approach spring and summer, there are several volunteer opportunities in the Lower Beaver Neighborhood! LBNA Beautification teamBecome part of the team that ensures our neighborhood makes a good first impression! If you like gardening, working with your hands, and/or spending time outdoors, this is a great opportunity for you! Contact lowerbeaver@gmail.com to join […]

Volunteers are needed to help with the Mega SCRUB events to be held at Merle Hay Mall on April 19 and Polk County River Place on May 17. Mega SCRUB events are a convenient way for neighbors to dispose of large items, appliances, tires, hazardous waste, and personal documents. Volunteers are needed to direct traffic […]

The LBNA has begun planning for Summer Fest 2025. This annual event, to be held July 12, celebrates the neighborhood’s cultural diversity with food, cultural exhibitions, and fun for the whole family. Planning for the event will begin in earnest in March, and the LBNA is seeking volunteers interested in helping make it the best […]

Des Moines Public Works recently announced the 2025 SCRUB calendar. The city’s Spring Cleanup to Reduce Urban Blight (SCRUB) program enables residents to dispose of bulk trash, appliances, and tires. The program consists of monthly events between March and November at the MWA Transfer Station (4198 Deleware Ave.). Yard waste can be taken to the […]

On February 6, the LBNA met for its annual pot-luck and business meeting. After enjoying a wide range of excellent food, those gathered heard a recap of what the LBNA did during 2024, and some goals for 2025, from President Jeremy Geerdes. Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly provided updates from around the county, with conversation […]