Drake Neighborhood Association

Big development announced today for Dogtown, just east of Drake University... amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/1525983001 amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/1525983001

Hey, neighbors with kiddos: There’s an egg hunt at Drake this Saturday. Deets below: facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Hey, neighbors! We're partnering with Drake University students for a pre-Relays Spring Spruce-Up this year. Please sign up with the Google form below and show up April 17 to collect litter around... facebook.com/DrakeNeighborh…

Hey, neighbors. If warmer weather has you itching for an outdoor run and/or you care about local schools, register now through April 13 for One Run, a new 2-mile fun run... dmpsfoundation.org/events/?fbclid…

Hey, neighbors. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation 2019 Spring and Summer Program guide is now out. It includes info on upcoming programs and offerings from aquatics, athletics, and recreation centers to community gardens, environmental... bit.ly/2019activeguide

Neighbors, please save this May date for the next update on the Witmer Park Project. This one will be held during the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association’s quarterly meeting. Parks and Recreation... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Good neighbor tip: Now that the snow is (finally!) gone, take a few minutes this week to pick up trash and litter that may have surfaced or settled along your property, including along fences and alleyways. And help your neighbors do the same. It’s how we #keepdrakebeautiful.

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Neat story about Drake University’s Final Four run 50 years ago in today’s Register—interesting even if you’re not a basketball fiend. There was a Don Draper on the team. They battled a young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. And they had a... amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/3055845002

Reminder: We meet tonight for updates and input on the Witmer Park Project. Please join us! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Nice story about xBK, the coming-soon music venue in Dogtown, its founders, and their growing Summer in the City free concert series. dsmmagazine.com/2019/02/26/sou… dsmmagazine.com/2019/02/26/sou…

Des Moines Snow Ordinance for Even/Odd Streets will go into effect at 7AM Friday. Cars must be parked on the EVEN side of the street. dmsnow.org dmsnow.org

It’s snowing again (spring, where you at?). And the snow ordinance for snow routes is in effect at 6:00AM on Thursday, March 7th. No parking on snow routes is allowed. dmsnow.org dmsnow.org

Neighborly reminder: Don't forget to vote on the Public Measure A (the local option sales and service tax) today. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your vote will help determine whether Des Moines joins... sos.iowa.gov/elections/vote…

Hey, neighbors. Today's the last day to vote EARLY on the penny sales tax measure. Your vote will help determine whether Des Moines joins a majority of Iowa cities in collecting a 1% local option... facebook.com/DrakeNeighborh…

Like getting local veggies? Like helping local refugees? You can do both with a weekly produce subscription to the Global Greens CSA. Registration is open now through May 15. Global Greens veggies are locally grown using organic practices by former... lsiowa.org/csa

Want to add shade, wind protection, beauty, natural habitat for wildlife, and water control to your property—for free? Participate in the city’s Tiny Trees program! The program, now in its third... facebook.com/DrakeNeighborh…

Hey, have you taken the survey yet? The city of Des Moines is seeking input from Drake Neighborhood residents and business owners on how to improve the neighborhood. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape the... surveymonkey.com/r/W3RC9FF

Hey, neighbors. Be sure to vote now through March 5 on the local option sales and service tax!
 Your vote will help determine whether Des Moines joins a majority of Iowa cities in collecting a 1%... facebook.com/DrakeNeighborh…