BNA Newsletter

Beautification Committee Meeting notes 4/15/25   Attended:  Nancy Dunbar, Carole Betts, Mary Ellen Burr, Hannah Garrison, Toni Hayes, Ryan Kolder, Rita McKee, Barb Mullin, Donisue Rupp, Jean... Read more

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Construction has begun on the Beaver Bend intersection. The city has closed 41st Street to north and southbound traffic at Beaver Avenue. The... Read more

Green State Credit Union will be closing its branch officer at the corner of Beaver Avenue and Urbandale Avenue sometime next year. Green State... Read more

Hundreds of Authors and Readers of All Ages Expected 2025 DSM Book Festival Features Something for Everyone Readers and book lovers in central Iowa will enjoy an outstanding array of... Read more

A woodland enhancement project is underway this spring in parts of Beaverdale Park. View of the woodland, looking west from the bottom of the hill... Read more

BNA Board minutes February 6, 2025   I. Call Meeting to Order – Welcome new board members Rich Montanaro, Terry Thielen, Eric Hines and Alex Moats Present: Jesse, Josh, Craig, Alex, Eric, Christian, Missy,  Rich   Craig II. Vote: Agenda: Approved   Craig III. Vote: Minutes from January 9: -                      Minutes to be approved at March meeting Josh/Craig   IV. Vote/Discussion: Treasurer's Report: January... Read more

A sad day for Beaverdale when it was announced that Back Country, an anchor in the Beaverdale business district, is going to close. Back Country has been in business for 51 years, with its... Read more

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrowmindedness Mark Twain -- via the always witty Back County A-Frame At 2702 Beaver Ave stands an eclectic brick... Read more

The building that once housed Players Sports Bar and Grill has been demolished to make room for a redesigned intersection at Beaver Avenue and 41st... Read more

Construction has begun on a cellphone tower in the parking lot behind Acanthus Lodge and adjacent to Holy Trinity school. A North Carolina tower... Read more

Volunteers Needed for BNA Easter Egg Hunt Egg Stuffing:  The annual Beaverdale Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Volunteers are... Read more

Message from Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly, District 5 As your elected official, I remain true in my commitment to serving the people of Polk County... Read more

The city of Des Moines has scheduled an informational Zoom meeting to update residents on the planned reconstruction of the intersection of 41st Street... Read more

In Attendance Isaac Lafleur, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Kevin Moser, Josh Nelson, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Francis Boggus Items Discussed Union Park Contractors Fair Quarterly... Read more

Des Moines Public Works Director Jonathan Gano will speak with Beaverdale residents at the first quarter meeting of the Beaverdale Neighborhood... Read more

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A vehicle travelling at high speed crashed through the front window of Korean wings restaurant Basic Bird in Beaverdale Thursday evening. No one was hurt,... Read more

As the calendar turns from Thanksgiving to the Christmas holidays, Beaverdale will be lighted up and celebrating on Saturday, December 7th for Holiday... Read more

In Attendance Bill Gray, Brent Millis, Isaac Lafleur, Kevin Moser, Mike McCarthy, Sasha Kamper, Heidi Bagg, Linda Johnson Items Discussed Holiday Happenings? Union Park... Read more

Beautification Committee Meeting notes 11/19//24   Attended:  Nancy Dunbar, Donna Foltman, Toni Hayes, Sasha Kamper, Terry Thielen, Jean Swanson   Parks: city workers have... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes September 5, 2024 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Dave Busiek, Vice President Nick Mertes, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel, Secretary... Read more

Looking for a stocking stuffer, or need an idea for your favorite Beaverdalian? How about a Beaverdale t-shirt? Ordering could not be easier. Thanks... Read more

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In Attendance Don Piper, Bill Gray, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Brent Millis, Isaac Lafleur, Kevin Moser, Josh Nelson Items Discussed Booverdale 10/24/24 4-6 PM BNA... Read more

Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham will meet with Beaverdale residents during the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. The meeting is scheduled for... Read more

It was a windy but warm evening for Booverdale 2024 on Thursday, October 24th. Many families came with their kids dressed up for the occasion to visit... Read more

The intersection of 41st Street and Beaver Avenue next to Price Chopper and Snookies Malt Shop will get a new design in 2025. The Des Moines city council approved... Read more

Part of Beaver Avenue from Hickman Road to Beaver Crest Drive will close for several days this coming weekend.   Beaver Avenue from Hickman Road to... Read more

Bring your family to Booverdale 2024 - scheduled Thursday, October 24th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Beaverdale Business District. Beaverdale businesses... Read more

Minutes 10/3/2024 Attendees: Nick, Eddie, Josh, Chris, Missy, Jesse, Kylie   Meeting called to order Agenda approved unanimously Minutes from September... Read more

Beautification Committee Meeting notes  09/17/24   Attended:  Donisue Rupp, Nancy Dunbar, Donna Foltman, Barb Mullins, Jean Swanson, Terry Thielen, Toni Hayes,  Parks:: Toni planted... Read more

In Attendance Bill Gray, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Mike McCarthy Items Discussed BOO-verdale - Need more information as we weren't... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes August 1, 2024 Location: Northwest Community Center   In attendance: Officers: President Dave Busiek, Vice President Nick Mertes, Treasurer Jay... Read more

In Attendance Don Piper, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Kevin Moser, Josh Nelson Items Discussed National Night Out recap Booverdale Union Park’s Contractors... Read more

Beautification Committee 08/20/24   Attended:  Donisue Rupp, Nancy Dunbar, Donna Fulmore,, Barb Mullins, Jean Swanson, Terry Thielen, John Waters, Toni Hayes, Marion... Read more

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One Beaverdale construction project has been accelerated while a second one is delayed. (Urbandale Avenue closed for repaving 8-24) Urbandale... Read more

The hot, humid weather broke earlier in the day, making for a perfect night for National Night Out, 2024. Beaverdale's NNO took place near Snookie's... Read more

Board of Directors Minutes June 6, 2024 Location: Fishman Law Firm   In attendance: Officers: President Dave Busiek, Secretary Craig VandeVenter Board: Eddie Fishman,... Read more

Although much of Beaverdale escaped damage from the storm that moved through Wednesday night, July 31st, one small part of the neighborhood had... Read more

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