Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association News

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

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The LBNA’s by-laws have not been thoroughly reviewed and updated since its founding more than twenty years ago. At the urging of the city of Des Moines, the board of directors will be conducting a review at its January meeting. Recommendations for updates and amendments will then be presented at the February general meeting. Anyone […]

On November 28, the LBNA partnered with Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action, Primary Health Care, and Knock and Drop to hold a health screening and vaccine clinic. Participants came from as far as Perry, Iowa, to receive blood pressure and diabetes screenings, COVID vaccines, and flu vaccines. The event was so successful that plans […]

In October and November, the LBNA partnered with Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action (RIVA) to host a series of candidate forums ahead of local elections. Forums were held for candidates running for mayor, school board, and city council. In total, 10 candidates participated, and each event was very well attended. Even more exciting, Ward […]