These are some examples of how the DNA is involved within our community.
Again this year, the DNA participated in the 4th Annual Drake Relays Downtown Street Painting on Court Avenue on Wednesday April 24th. Todd Johansen and Larry Bradshaw represented the DNA and worked on a 4 x 4 square on Court Avenue. Continue reading
DNA Members: Live downtown and interested in hosting an Arts Festival Artist? See below for a great opportunity to open your home and showcase Iowa hospitability! Continue reading
At our December 17, 2012 social at Splash Seafood Restaurant and Bar, DNA Members contributed $1,030 for BackPack Buddies Program which feeds over 7 children for a year. If you didn’t get to make it and still want to donate, please make your check out to Backpack Buddies and mail to Barbara Kirk at 300 Walnut, #153, Des Moines, IA 50309. Continue reading
The primary purpose of National Night Out is to get neighbors to get neighbors out of their homes showing their support with their local police departments in the fight against crime. Neighbors are encouraged to get out of their houses and meet other neighbors in the area and get to know them. The theory being that if neighbors meet and get to know each other, they are more apt to report suspicious activity in their neighborhood rather than “look the other way” when they see something noteworthy. When you know your neighbors and watch out for them, overall crime in the area is reduced. Continue reading
DNA Gives Back will be sponsoring a sock & underwear (unused) drive at the May Iowa Cubs Social. Please bring either of these items to the game and we will donate them to Central Iowa Shelter & Services as these items are currently in need. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Here is a link to their website.
http://centraliowashelter.org/donate/ Continue reading
Again this year, the DNA participated in the 3rd Annual Drake Relays Downtown Street Painting on Court Avenue on Wednesday April 25th. Jonathan Brendemuehl and others represented the DNA and worked on a 4 x 4 square on Court Avenue. Continue reading
The DNA donated $825 to StageWest Theatre Company, a current non-for-profit business member, who’s mission is to cultivate new opportunities for theatre artists and audiences, seeks to increase the understanding and enjoyment of life, society and the world through the presentation of progressive, contemporary theatre. Continue reading
The primary purpose of National Night Out is to get neighbors to get neighbors out of their homes showing their support with their local police departments in the fight against crime. Neighbors are encouraged to get out of their houses and meet other neighbors in the area and get to know them. The theory being that if neighbors meet and get to know each other, they are more apt to report suspicious activity in their neighborhood rather than “look the other way” when they see something noteworthy. When you know your neighbors and watch out for them, overall crime in the area is reduced. Continue reading
DNA Social at I-Cubs (May 2013)
DNA Social at Regus (April 2013)
DNA Social at Proof (January 2013)
DNA 10th Anniversary Celebration
National Night Out 2012 (August 2012)
DNA Social at Coda (June 2012)
DNA Social at I-Cubs Game (May 2012)
DNA Social at Wakonda Club (April 2012)
DNA Social at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (March 2012)
DNA Social at Splash (October 2011)
