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 Check out this video! Minimize

Click link below to check out Public Works Breakfast video made by Doug McBride!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5TfC71Ops
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 Reminder: Upcoming Des Moines Neighbors Meeting Minimize

Date: Thursday July 23, 2009

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Robert W. Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center

                1620 Pleasant St. ( Sherman Hill)

               Des Moines, IA 50314

Guest Speaker:

 

 

 
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 Public Work Appreciation Breakfast 2009 Minimize

City Council 2009 Candidate Forum

When : October 22, 2009

Time: 7:00pm

Where: Robert W. Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center

Candidates running for each open seat will be on hand to answer questions from the audience.

(This forum will replace the orginally scheduled Des Moines Neighbors meeting that evening)
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 Alice Rodine Recognition Dinner Minimize

2009 Alice Rodine Volunteer Recognition Dinner Award Winners

Overall Citizen- Bob & Nelda Mickle

Overall City Employee- Skip Moore

City Employee
Ed Leedom- North of Grand 
Tom Vlassis- Cheatom Park
Mary Neiderbach- Sherman Hill
David Dunn- Merle Hay, Riverbend
Greg Cloe- Meredith, Mondamin Presidential
Sgt. Larry Davey- Beaverdale
Skip Moore- Waterbury
Sgt. Laura Pascuzzi- FCCI
Donald Tripp- Gray's Lake
Sgt. Brent Harris- Capitol East
Sgt. Brian Harris- South Park 

Business Award
The Community Housing Development Corporation- King Irving
Bauder's Pharmacy- North of Grand
John R. Grubb YMCA- Riverbend
Owen Crist- Cheatom Park
Union Park Health Services- Union Park 
Glen Echo Christian Church- Lower Beaver
Southside Church of the Nazarene- Magnolia Park
MLK Jr. Parkway Hy-Vee- Meredith
14th Street McDonalds- Capitol East
First American Bank- Beaverdale
14th STreet Mendards- South Park 
Iowa State Bank-FCCI
Stone Printing- Sherman Hill
The Cornerstone Credit Union- Waterbury

Citizen

Duane Koethe- North of Grand
Tayla Obumseli- Cheatom Park
"Kids with a Kause"- Waveland Park
Nelda Mickle- Sherman Hill
Steve Addy- Riverbend
Dawn Jorgensen- FCCI
Elizabeth Rush- Magnolia Park
Doug Wheeler- Meredith
Bill Miller- Beaverdale
Larry Bradshaw- Downtown
C.J. Stephens- Waterbury
Whyline Gardner- Gray's Lake
Jean Schooley- Capitol East
Andy & Janet Clark- South Park 
Robin Hamel- Mondamin Presidential
Don Mayberry- King Irving

 
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 2009 National Night Out Minimize

National Night Out
August 4, 2009

The community plays a vital role in assisting the Des Moines Police Department in crime, drug, an violence prevention efforts. We would encourgae neighborhoods association, neighborhood watch groups, businesses, civic groups, school and churches to make a special effort to get to know your neighbors and the police department.  For many years groups have had block parties, cookouts, and other special events, with a special emphasis on our police community partnership.

If your organization or group is planing a National Night Out activtity please contact the Des Moines Police Department.  They will make every effort to have a police officer stop at your National Night Out event and say hello.

For more information please contact: 
Sgt. Larry Davey
Officer Kelly Fisher
Officer Larry D. Rogers
Officer Steve Anderson
(515) 237-1565
ldrogers@dmgov.org
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 2009 National Public Safety Recognition Day Minimize

 2009 Public Safety Recognition Day

In conjunction with National Police Week, the Des Moines Police Department will be hosting an Open House.

When: Saturday May 16th
Time: 8:00am-Noon

Police equipment from DMPD, other area agencies, as well as the Des Moines Fire Department and the Des Moines International Airport Fire Department will be displayed on the Court Avenue Bridge.

Displays and Demonstrations Include:

  • DMPD k-9s and Horse Patrol, Metro STAR tactical equipment, Des Moines Police Bomb Squad and  Bomb Dogs, Des Moines Fire Department Emergency Equipment, Des Moines International Airport Fire Department/ 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Army National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter Landing, Drug Awareness and Crime Prevention information, Turn in unwanted fireworks, ammunition and firearms, McGruff the Crime Dog will also be on Patrol

For more information call Lt. Todd Dykstra at 237-1583
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 Memorial Gathering for Robert W. Mickle Minimize
Memorial Gathering for Robert W. Mickle Wednesday March 4, 2009 - Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Thank you to all who attended the Memorial Gathering in Honor of
Mr. Robert W. Mickle
 
 
Robert W. Mickle will be remembered for his passion and commitment to his community and his many great accomplishments.
  
A memorial page has been sent up at www.ilasting.com/RobertMickle.php.  We would appreciate it if your stories, comment, memories and photos of Bob  were uploaded to that page.
 
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Tighten Your Belt Without Feeling the Pinch

Money, Money, Money...

We spend it, save it, share it Now learn how to have more for yourself.

Attend this conference just for women like you. 

Saturday April 18th 8:00am-12:30pm Des Moines Drake University

Expert speakers show how to: Invest like a pro, build a bigger nest egg, make a better spending plan, start a good retirement account, thwart identity thieves, keep your credit report clean.

Register early at www.WomenandMoneyConference.com

Free to attend! Seating is Limited!

 

 

 
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 2009 Neighborhood Needs Survey Minimize

In 2008, The Neighborhood Resource Office has continued to grow programs and services to assist you and your neighborhood in your volunteer efforts. In order to do that, we feel it is necessary to gain information regarding the needs of your neighborhood.

Please fill out this new annual survey and return it to the Neighborhood Resource Office as soon as possible. Feel free to distribute to ALL active residents in your neighborhood.

Portals/1/2009 Neighborhood Needs Survey.pdf

2009 Des Moines Neighborhood Resource Office

First Annual Neighborhood Needs Survey
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  Spring 2009 DMACC

Neighborhood Resident Leadership Classes

will start February 2009 and run through May 2009

Class Schedules are NOW AVAILABLE!

Call us at 280-1807 to register or to be added to our mailing list!

Class Schedule:  Portals/1/NRLC_Brochure_Insert_Spring_2009[1].pdf

Do you live in a low to moderate income neighborhood?  If so, scholarships are available. Click the link below for your scholarship application:

Portals/1/ScholarshipApplication2009.pdf

 

Map of Low to Mod Income Neighborhoods:

http://www.dmgov.org/departments/CD/NH Development/HUD-tabloid.pdf

 
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 NEW Des Moines Neighbors Cookbook Minimize

What's Cookin' Des Moines?

New Des Moines Neigbors Cookbook coming Spring 2009

Thank you to everyone who has submitted recipes for our cookbook.

There are still a number of neighborhoods that have not submitted any. In an effort to include atleast one recipe from EVERY neighborhood, if you are a neighborhood that has not submitted any we ask that you do so as quickly as possible.

We need your BEST recipes to include in our new cookbook.  The recipe form can be found on the link below & the monthly e-newsletter.

Portals/1/Recipe form.pdf

 Recipe forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Neighborhood Resource Office at: 

1620 Pleasant Street Suite 233 Des Moines, IA 50317

Fax to: (515) 280-6185

E-mail to: skeenan@dmneighborhoodresources.org

 

 

 
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 FREE Tax Preparation in YOUR Neighborhood! Minimize

FREE Tax Preparation!

CALL 2-1-1 for FREE Tax Preparation Sites and Hours in Your Neighborhood.

Take Your Money,  Your Earned It!

see the link below for details

Free preparation applies to residents that made $42,000 or less in 2008. 

Portals/1/VITA_flyer_for_customers.pdf
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 Welcome to Des Moines Neighbors! Minimize

 

 Welcome to the New Staff at the

Neighborborhood Resource Office

Neighborhood Resource Office- Program Coordinator

My name is Shallee Keenan and I am the new Program Coordinator at the Neighborhood Resource Office. I am 2007 graduate and very dedicated fan of Iowa State University with majors in both Sociology and Criminal Justice. My background includes a multitude of non-profit and community development experience, both employment and on a volunteer basis. This includes time with Habitat for Humanity on various levels, and working with Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits here in Iowa.  
I am home grown and educated right here in Des Moines. Within the past year I am very excited to say, that I have purchased my first piece of property. My two year old beagle puppy and I now call Beaverdale home. (We can frequently be found getting “pup cones” at Snookies)
I am very excited about the future of Des Moines Neighbors and the Neighborhood Resource Office. I look forward to getting to know and work with all of you. Stop in and say hello sometime.

 

 

  Thrivent Builds Neighborhoods - Project Coordinator

My name is Robin Hamel and I am the new Thrivent Builds Neighborhoods Project Manager. I started here at the Neighborhood Resource Office on September 2nd. I am from the south side of Des Moines originally but I have been away from home for a while and I am so happy to be back. I have had a wide variety of experiences in the non profit world working in education, public health, and community organizing. My husband Ben and I somewhat recently returned from serving in the Peace Corps in Micronesia for 27 months. It was a wonderful experience for both of us and confirmed my desire to serve my community. I am so excited about the TBN project in the King Irving and Mondamin neighborhoods. I am really enjoying learning about all the neighborhood associations in Des Moines and I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

 
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Visit the Neighborhood Resource Office at:

1620 Pleasant Street, Ste 233 (in the Sherman Hill Neighborhood)

Reach us by phone at 515-280-1807

Reach us by fax at 515-280-6185

Email us at dmnresources@aol.com
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1111 Ninth Street, Suite 265 Des Moines, IA 50314

Website: rebuildingtogetherdesmoines.org

 

Rebuilding Together is a non-profit organization supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money.  We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, cannot do the work themselves.  Skilled and unskilled volunteers along with able-bodied members of the recipient’s family and friends complete the repairs at no cost to the homeowner.  All able-bodied family members and friends are expected to work along with our volunteers at your home as a condition of acceptance into our program.

 

To be eligible for consideration in the program:

1.        Applicants must own and live in their own home and have neither the resources nor the ability to do the work themselves (Our program is unable to consider mobile homes);

2.        Home must be insured under a homeowner’s policy;

3.        Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines and provide documentation of total household income (all persons living in the home);

4.        Assessed value of the property cannot exceed $130,000.

 

Home safety is the first priority of Rebuilding Together.  Volunteers provide improvements that enhance the safety and comfort of your home.  Because it is primarily a short-term project (one day), major structural repairs are not possible.  Also, we need you to understand that time may prevent the volunteers from accomplishing everything that you would like to have done in your home.

 

If you’d like your house to be considered for our next Rebuilding Day (our traditional Rebuilding Day is the first Saturday in May), please complete the enclosed application and return it to Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines. Call (515) 284-7403. 

 

All homeowners who apply will be contacted to arrange for a visit by a team of Rebuilding Together volunteers.  The information they gather will be used in determining sites to be repaired during our next Rebuilding Day.  Once final site selections are completed, all applicants will be notified in writing as to whether or not their home has been selected for this year’s rebuilding events.

 

Applications continue to be accepted.

 

 

 

 
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Help us make an impact on our environment!  
We are collecting used ink jet and laser printer cartidges
and old cell phones to help raise funds and clean up our landfills! 
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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."

                     - Anne Frank

                         
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