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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
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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
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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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
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Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023
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
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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Monday, March 6, 2023
Saturday, March 4, 2023
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
Monday, February 6, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
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
Saturday, December 3, 2022
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
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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
Thursday, November 3, 2022
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
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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
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
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
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Friday, December 17, 2021
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Monday, November 15, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Monday, July 19, 2021
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Friday, May 14, 2021
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Monday, April 12, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Fareway Proposed Rezoning Read more
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Fareway Proposed Rezoning Read more
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019
Sidewalk Second Quarter 2019 Read more
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Friday, March 8, 2019
Sidewalk First Quarter 2019 Read more
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Sidewalk Fourth Quarter 2018 Read more
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Sidewalk Third Quarter 2018 Read more
Friday, June 1, 2018
Sidewalk Second Quarter 2018 Read more
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Hi Neighbors,As you may know, our bylaws only allow individuals to serve... Read more