Well-built, distinctive brick homes, tree-lined streets, and community
spirit characterize Beaverdale, one of Des Moines'
finest neighborhoods since the early 1920's.
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BNA Committee Pages
Each committee has their own page, please click their title to learn more.

Beautification & Parks
Flower plantings, memorial trees, park clean-up

Communications
web site, newsletter

History
photos, archives

Membership
recruitment, applications, volunteers

Public Affairs
civic issues, capital improvements

Special Events
Jazz in July, Easter egg hunt

Beaverdale Neighborhood
Association

P.O. Box 30175
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Phone: (515) 255-4898
bna@beaverdale.org

BNA Mission
The Beaverdale neighborhood Association is neighbors working together to promote the social welfare of the Beaverdale area by bringing about civic betterment and social improvements for the common good and general welfare of the community.

The BNA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. Your company may have a matching funds program.

Beaverdale History Notes

If you have Beaverdale history to add to this collection, please contact Neal Westin.

Beaver Tales

Did Santa Come to Beaverdale?
Ding's Cartoon
How Beaverdale Got Its Name
The Spirit of Beaverdale 

Business & Organizations

Acanthus Lodge: Who Are the Freemasons?
Business & Organization Notes
 
Dahl's Foods
Mary Oaks Club
VFW

Churches

Early Churches in Beaverdale
Westminster Presbyterian Church

Events

1991 Beaverdale History Tour

Homes

Forestdale
Hickman House
Wallace - Ashby District

Parks

Ashby Manor & Ashby Woods
Beaverdale Park
Catholic Woods
Witmer Park

People

Bob Zeller's Story
Memories of Margaret Louise Laman Staggs
People
Tribute to Keith J. Neal
Tribute to Ken Black

Roads

Beaver Avenue
Beaverdale Interurban
Street Notes
The Road to Brown's House and Brown's Woods

Schools

Early Schools of Beaverdale
School Notes

The Times

Early 1900's Business in Beaverdale
The Times of George and Mary Hickman


If you would like to contribute an article or unknown piece of history to this collection, please e-mail committee chair Neal Westin or phone at 515-279-2462.


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