Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association News
LBNA to host chili cook-off December 18
The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association will host its annual Winter Social on Monday, December 18. This year’s social will feature a chili cook-off. There is no fee to enter the competition or to sample! And if you don’t like chili, bring something else to share! The festivities will be held at Polk County River Place […]
LBNA announces dates for mayoral, school board, and city council candidate forums
The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association will host candidate forums for several local elections. All forums will be held at Debra Heights Wesleyan Church (4025 Lower Beaver Rd.) and streamed via YouTube. Residents are invited to participate by attending the forums in-person or online and submitting questions for the candidates to answer. Please note that submitting a […]
City council approves special election to fill vacant Ward 1 seat
At its September 11 meeting, the Des Moines City Council moved to hold a special election to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat. The seat was vacated following the resignation of Councilperson Indira Sheumaker. The special election to fill the seat will be held concurrent with the regular city elections scheduled for November 7. Persons […]
In wake of Councilperson Sheumaker’s resignation, LBNA calls upon city to hold special election
On Wednesday, September 6, city officials received a resignation letter from Ward 1 Councilperson Indira Sheumaker. The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association thanks Councilperson Sheumaker for her service to the citizens of the Lower Beaver Neighborhood and Ward 1 and wishes her the best in her future pursuits. Sheumaker’s resignation arrived six months after she last […]
LBNA discusses broadband internet options
At its August 21 meeting, LBNA President Jeremy Geerdes presented information about the various broadband internet options in the neighborhood. The presentation was intended to teach residents about internet options currently available and inform them about other options coming to the area in the next few years.
LBNA to host mayoral candidate forum October 16
The LBNA will host a mayoral candidate forum on Monday, October 16, at 6:00p. The forum will be held at Debra Heights Wesleyan Church (4025 Lower Beaver Rd) and streamed live via YouTube. This forum will allow Lower Beaver residents the opportunity to ask questions of the various candidates. However, all questions must be submitted […]
LBNA to host Neighborhood Night Out
The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association will host its annual Neighborhood Night Out event on Monday, September 18, at Woodlawn Park. This low-key event will feature free hot dogs and fun for all ages. The food and fun will begin at 6:30p.
LBNA to be at Samuelson Elementary Meet the Teacher Night
The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association has been invited to participate in Meet the Teacher Night at Samuelson Elementary on August 21. Volunteers will host an informational booth to provide teachers, parents, and students information about the neighborhood and the association.
LBNA to meet August 21
The LBNA’s next regular meeting will be held at 7:00p on Monday, August 21, at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave.). Everyone is welcome to attend! The LBNA meets at 7:00p on the third Monday of even-numbered months.
LBNA Summer Fest to be held July 15
The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association’s second-annual Summer Fest will be held Saturday, July 15, 11a – 4p, at Woodlawn Park (3126 Twana Dr.). The festival is intended to celebrate the cultural diversity present within the Lower Beaver Neighborhood and will feature a variety of food vendors, games and activities for all ages, businesses and organizations, […]