BNA Newsletter

In Attendance Don Piper, Isaac Lafleur, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Francis Bogus Items Discussed · BNA QM 8/1/2024 7-8 PM ·... Read more

It wasn't "late September back in '63" but oh, what a night for bluegrass fans in mid-July, '24! The Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival attracted its... Read more

Beaverdale Beautification Meeting  June 18, 2024 Attended:  Donisue Rupp, Nancy Dunbar, Donna Fulmore, Sasha Kamper, Barb Mullins, Jean Swanson, Terry Thielen, John Waters,... Read more

We're about a month away from the 2024 Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival. You can help support the festival and show your Beaverdale pride with the latest... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes May 2, 2024 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Dave Busiek, Vice President Nick Mertes, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel,... Read more

In Attendance Don Piper, Isaac Lafleur, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Kevin Moser, Josh Nelson Items Discussed · Instagram Update ·... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes April 4, 2024 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Dave Busiek, Vice President Nick Mertes, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel,... Read more

The City of Des Moines will begin picking up storm debris left at the curb on Tuesday, May 28th. Please follow the guidelines: Branches and tree... Read more

Multiple infrastructure improvements are planned or underway in Beaverdale. Urbandale Avenue near the Beaver Tap, looking east The Des Moines city... Read more

Test Your Mental Acumen and Earn a Chance for Free Prizes at the BNA Carving Quest on the Afternoon of June 8, 2024 On Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1-4pm, the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association is... Read more

SCRUB is a free service provided by Des Moines Public Works and Metro Waste Authority, in conjunction with local neighborhood associations.  At SCRUB sites, Des... Read more

The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association is hosting a one-of-a-kind service event starting in May and lasting into June. The Beaverdale Big Event provides... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes February 1, 2024 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel,... Read more

The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a plan to construct a cellphone tower behind the Acanthus Lodge at 4133 Urbandale Avenue. The approval comes with... Read more

In Attendance Don Piper, Isaac Lafleur, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Kevin Moser Items Discussed · Instagram update · Beaverdale Big... Read more

Update on April 20, 2024: City staff has recommended approval of construction of a cellphone tower behind the Acanthus Lodge on Urbandale Avenue.  Staff... Read more

The Des Moines Register has published a useful article on how to spend a perfect day in Beaverdale. The online story, originally published in late... Read more

Update on April 20, 2024: City staff has recommended approval of construction of a cellphone tower behind the Acanthus Lodge on Urbandale Avenue.  Staff... Read more

  Board of Directors Minutes March 7, 2024 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Dave Busiek, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel, Secretary Craig... Read more

A neighborhood meeting has been planned to discuss a proposal to construct a cellphone tower in the parking lot behind the Acanthus Lodge on Urbandale... Read more

Despite some chilly and windy weather, hardy Beaverdalians turned out for the 2024 Beaverdale Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23rd. The annual... Read more

The city of Des Moines recognized two Beaverdale residents for their efforts to keep Beaverdale beautiful. Toni Hayes and Nancy Dunbar were given the... Read more

Join the fun for the 2024 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Easter Egg Hunt. This event goes quickly, so show up early so the kids don't miss... Read more

In Attendance Don Piper, Kevin Moser, Brent Millis, Dave Busiek, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy, Josh Nelson, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper Items Discussed Instagram... Read more

  Funding for Exterior Home Improvement Projects: City of Des Moines’ Block Challenge Grant Program   The Block Challenge Grant Program brings... Read more

A new year brings new board members and leaders to the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. At the first quarter meeting held Tuesday, February 6th,... Read more

CITYVIEW readers have voted Beaverdale as the "Best Local Community to Live In". CITYVIEW'S Best of Des Moines 2024 contest offers thousands of... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes December 7, 2023 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Vice President Dave Busiek,... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes November 2, 2023 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Vice President Dave Busiek,... Read more

In AttendanceKevin Moser, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy, Francis Boggus, Bill GrayItems Discussed? February Quarterly Meeting? BNA Instagram? Trail Cleanup?... Read more

Des Moines' first female mayor, Connie Boesen, will address the first quarter membership meeting of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. Details and agenda below: BNA Quarterly Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Feb 6th 2024, 7-8... Read more

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The BNA will begin planning our Annual Easter Egg Hunt shortly.  In order to prepare, we need volunteers to stuff Easter eggs in advance, and help with... Read more

Here are highlights from the BNA's 4th Quarter membership meeting, held December 5th, 2023 at the Northwest Community Center. BNA President... Read more

Public Affairs Committee Minutes November 15,2023   In Attendance Don Piper, Kevin Moser, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Dave Busiek, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy,... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes October 5, 2023 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel, Secretary... Read more

In Attendance Don Piper, Kevin Moser, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Francis Boggus, Dave Busiek, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy Items... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes September 7, 2023 Location: Fishman Law Firm   Call to Order at 7:00 pm – Dave Busiek Attendance: Officers: Vice President Dave Busiek,... Read more

Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 10/17/23   Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Marion Wissler, Terry Thielen, Donisue Rupp, Barb Mullins, Sasha Kamper, John... Read more

  Be an Informed Citizen--Attend Upcoming Des Moines Candidate Forums! Beaverdale residents have been invited to attend the Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association’s... Read more

In Attendance Don Piper, Sasha Kamper, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Francis Boggus, Dave Busiek, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy Items Discussed 2023 National Night Out... Read more

Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 9/18/23   Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Marion Wissler, Jean Swanson, Barb Mullins, Sasha Kamper   PARKS:   Ashby - flowers have been... Read more

Warm September sunshine bathed city and neighborhood leaders over the noon hour as the newly-renovated Witmer Park was dedicated. (Mayor Frank... Read more

 Board of Directors Minutes August 3, 2023 Location: Fishman Law Firm   Call to Order at 7:00 pm – Marcus Coenen Attendance: Officers: President... Read more

Get ready for the event of the year in Beaverdale, the Fall Festival. Fall Festival will be back bigger and better than ever with the return of the... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes July 6, 2023 Location: Fishman Law Firm   Call to Order at 7:00 pm – Marcus Coenen Board Attendance: Officers:... Read more

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Agenda for Summer Quarterly Meeting Tuesday, August 8, 2023 7:00 pm Northwest Community Center - 5110 Franklin Avenue   Find out what's happening in... Read more