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Thursday, June 20, 2024
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
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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
Monday, June 10, 2024
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
Saturday, May 25, 2024
In Attendance
Don Piper, Isaac Lafleur, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Kevin Moser, Josh Nelson
Items Discussed
· Instagram Update
·... Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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
Friday, May 24, 2024
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
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Multiple infrastructure improvements are planned or underway in Beaverdale.
Urbandale Avenue near the Beaver Tap, looking east
The Des Moines city... Read more
Monday, May 6, 2024
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
Monday, May 6, 2024
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
Monday, May 6, 2024
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
Monday, April 29, 2024
Board of Directors Minutes
February 1, 2024
Location: Fishman Law Firm
In attendance:
Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel,... Read more
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
In Attendance
Don Piper, Isaac Lafleur, Bill Gray, Sasha Kamper, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Kevin Moser
Items Discussed
· Instagram update
· Beaverdale Big... Read more
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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
Friday, April 19, 2024
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
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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
Monday, April 8, 2024
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
Monday, April 1, 2024
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
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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
Saturday, March 2, 2024
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
Saturday, February 24, 2024
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
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Funding for Exterior Home Improvement Projects:
City of Des Moines’ Block Challenge Grant Program
The Block Challenge Grant Program brings... Read more
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Board of Directors Minutes
December 7, 2023
Location: Fishman Law Firm
In attendance:
Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Vice President Dave Busiek,... Read more
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Board of Directors Minutes
November 2, 2023
Location: Fishman Law Firm
In attendance:
Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Vice President Dave Busiek,... Read more
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
In AttendanceKevin Moser, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy, Francis Boggus, Bill GrayItems Discussed? February Quarterly Meeting? BNA Instagram? Trail Cleanup?... Read more
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
If unable to view the full version, such as on a phone or tablet, click here. Read more
Monday, January 15, 2024
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
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Here are highlights from the BNA's 4th Quarter membership meeting, held December 5th, 2023 at the Northwest Community Center.
BNA President... Read more
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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
Monday, November 20, 2023
Board of Directors Minutes
October 5, 2023
Location: Fishman Law Firm
In attendance:
Officers: President Marcus Coenen, Treasurer Jay Cox-Kozel, Secretary... Read more
Saturday, October 28, 2023
In Attendance
Don Piper, Kevin Moser, Brent Millis, Cindy Smith, Hollie Smith, Francis Boggus, Dave Busiek, Isaac Lafleur, Mike McCarthy
Items... Read more
Friday, October 20, 2023
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
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 10/17/23
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Marion Wissler, Terry Thielen, Donisue Rupp, Barb Mullins, Sasha Kamper, John... Read more
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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
Monday, September 18, 2023
Warm September sunshine bathed city and neighborhood leaders over the noon hour as the newly-renovated Witmer Park was dedicated.
(Mayor Frank... Read more
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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
Saturday, September 9, 2023
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
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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
Thursday, August 3, 2023
If unable to view the full version, such as on a phone or tablet, click here. Read more
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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
Monday, July 17, 2023
The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Monday night called on Ward 1 city councilmember Indira Sheumaker to resign from the council.
BNA President... Read more
Sunday, July 16, 2023
The eighth annual Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival wrapped up Saturday evening with a crowd of thousands enjoying free music, food trucks, beer and... Read more
Friday, July 7, 2023
Board of Directors Minutes
June 1, 2023
Location: Fishman Law Firm
Call to Order at 7:00 pm – Dave Busiek
Board Attendance:
Officers: Vice... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 6/20/23
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Donisue Rupp, Marion Wissler, Jean Swanson, Terry Thielen,Toni Hayes, Barb Mullins, Carole Betts, Mary Ellen... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023
If unable to view the full document, such as on a phone or tablet browser, click here to view, download or print it.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
If unable to see the full document, such as on a phone or tablet, click here to view the full version. Read more
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Wells Fargo bank branch at 4505 Douglas Avenue in Beaverdale will close this fall.
Wells Fargo sent a letter to customers notifying them of plans... Read more
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 5/16/23
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Donisue Rupp, Marion Wissler, John Waters Terry Thielen,Toni Hayes, Barb Mullins, Carole Betts, Sasha... Read more
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Here's a summary of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Quarterly membership meeting, held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Northwest Community Center.
BNA President... Read more
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Plans to redesign the intersection of 41st Street and Beaver Avenue are aimed to make it safer, but perhaps at the cost of a bar and grill at the... Read more
Friday, May 5, 2023
If unable to view both pages of the PDF, click here to view, download or print a copy. Read more
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Beaverdale Fall Festival parade returns this fall, following a hiatus since the last parade in 2019.
The parade is able to return in 2023 thanks to a... Read more
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 4/18/23
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Donisue Rupp, Marion Wissler, John Waters Terry Thielen, Jean Swanson, Mary Ellen Burr
PARKS: ... Read more
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A project to restore the woodlands in Beaverdale Park is getting underway this week. The city of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, along with the city... Read more
Friday, April 7, 2023
If unable to view both pages of the PDF, click here to view, download or print it. Read more
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Hundreds of Beaverdale residents bundled up against a chilly wind to take part in the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Beaverdale Park.
Despite cold... Read more
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 2/21/23
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Donisue Rupp, Toni Hayes, Marion Wissler, Sasha Kamper, John Water
PARKS: cleanups will be... Read more
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023
Easter Bunny & Volunteers Needed for BNA Easter Egg Hunt—April 1st @10am, Beaverdale Park (3333 Adams Ave
The BNA needs volunteers to help plan and... Read more
Monday, February 6, 2023
Readers of CITYVIEW have voted Beaverdale the "Best Local Community to Live In."
In its February 2023 issue, CITYVIEW wrote, "With its iconic brick... Read more
Monday, February 6, 2023
Want to know what's happening in Beaverdale?
Join us for the first quarterly membership meeting of 2023. Neighbors will be meeting Tuesday, February 7... Read more
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The new Franklin Community Fridge is now open at the Franklin Avenue Library.
The fridge is open in the east entryway of the library at 5000 Franklin... Read more
Friday, December 2, 2022
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 11/15/22
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Donisue Rupp, Jean Swanson, Marion Wissler, Terry Thielen, Jean Swanson, Toni... Read more
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A good crowd turned out November 9th for the fall quarterly meeting of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association at the Northwest Community Center.
BNA board president Marcus... Read more
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A new restaurant is planned for Beaverdale, moving into the building at 2607 Beaver Avenue, where the Rice Bowl was located for many decades. The... Read more
Monday, October 31, 2022
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 10/18/22
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Carole Betts, Donisue Rupp, Jean Swanson, Marion Wissler, Terry Thielen
PARKS: The annuals... Read more
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 9/20/22
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Carole Betts, Mary Ellen Burr, Toni Hayes, Sasha Kamper, Marion Wissler, Terry Thielen
PARKS: ... Read more
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Work is underway on the new Scooter's Coffee shop at the corner of Douglas and Beaver Avenues. The small store is being built near the Beaver Avenue... Read more
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Work continues to add speed control features to 38th Street in Beaverdale, adjacent to Ashby Park. Neighbors along the street had raised concerns about vehicles... Read more
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
BEAVERDALE, Iowa - (August 30,2022)
The longtime eyesore at Beaver and Douglas Avenues is gone at last!
A large piece of equipment from DeCarlo... Read more
Thursday, August 25, 2022
BEAVERDALE, IOWA (August 25,2022)
Work has begun to slow traffic on 38th Street between Adams Avenue and Douglas. 38th Street is currently closed near... Read more
Saturday, August 20, 2022
BEAVERDALE, IOWA - (August 22, 2022)
A long-time eyesore in Beaverdale is about to be torn down.
The former Phillips 66 gas station and convenience... Read more
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Beaver Avenue Closes, 34th Street Re-opens
Beaver Avenue looking southeast at Witmer Parkway, August 3, 2022
BEAVERDALE, IOWA - August 3, 2022
It's both... Read more
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Beaverdale residents turned out on a hot night August 2, 2022 for National Night Out, which is designed to heighten awareness for crime and illegal drug... Read more
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Beaver Avenue to Close for a Month
Starting Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Beaver Avenue will be closed for a month between 41st Street and Forest Avenue.... Read more
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival Returns to Big Crowds
BEAVERDALE, IOWA (July 17, 2022)
After a four year absence, the Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival... Read more
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Fareway Meat Market opened to brisk business on Wednesday, June 15th.
The new grocery store at the corner of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues held a ribbon... Read more
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting 5/17/22
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Mary Ellen Burr, Jean Swanson, John Waters, Marion Wissler, Terry Thielen, Sasha Kamper
PARKS: Ashby: Toni and... Read more
Monday, April 25, 2022
Beaverdale Beautification Committee meeting via Zoom 4/19/22
Attending: Nancy Dunbar, Mary Ellen Burr, Toni Hayes, Jean Swanson, John Waters, Marion Wissler, Donisue Rupp, Terry... Read more
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Visit: https://www.dsm.city/departments/neighborhood_services/block_grant_challenge.php for more information.
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Sunday, January 16, 2022
Beaverdale BooksNews ReleaseJanuary 15, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Des Moines):Beaverdale Books Announces New Co-OwnerManager Hunter Gillum Becomes Bookstore Partner.“Ask... Read more
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
In response to a crash that occurred at 3219 Leado Avenue on January 1, 2020, the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association and Councilmember Gray requested that... Read more
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Great news to report. After years of haggling, we finally got the go ahead to replace the curbs on Amick from Beaver to 38th Street. Even better news –... Read more
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Hi Neighbors,As you may know, our bylaws only allow individuals to serve... Read more