since 2002 the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) membership has become a passport to some of the hottest social offerings in the city from challenging architectural tours, to members-only events, after-hours receptions, sports events, and cultural excursions. Meet friends, bring your family, and make the neighborhood a part of your life in downtown Des Moines.
We offer an easy online enrollment process and you can you can choose pay either online via PayPal or mail us a check. Don’t worry if you don’t have a PayPal account, you can pay with any major credit card including Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
standard resident membership
$20/yr
eligible for: individuals that are living downtown
- one vote
- attend board meetings
- attend socials
- receive member-only communications
- receive 1 DNA membership card
your new membership is only a few minutes away
join the DNA now
student resident membership
$15/yr
eligible for: students that are living downtown
- one vote
- attend board meetings
- attend socials
- receive member-only communications
- receive 1 DNA membership card
your new membership is only a few minutes away
join the DNA now
senior membership (Age 55+)
$15/yr
eligible for: seniors that are living downtown
- one vote
- attend board meetings
- attend socials
- receive member-only communications
- receive 1 DNA membership card
your new membership is only a few minutes away
join the DNA now
couple membership (residents)
$35/yr
eligible for: couples that are living downtown
- two votes
- attend board meetings
- attend socials
- receive member-only communications
- receive 2 DNA membership cards
your new membership is only a few minutes away
join the DNA now
Don’t Live Downtown?
Don’t Worry!
We offer a Non-Resident Non-Voting Membership for those that want to support downtown, attend our socials and get great benefits from our business members.
non-resident membership
$20/yr
eligible for: individuals that live outside our downtown boundaries
- no votes allowed
- attend board meetings
- attend socials
- receive member-only communications
- receive 1 DNA membership card
your new membership is only a few minutes away
join the DNA now
DNA Boundary Map
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Like doing things the old-fashioned way?
You may join my mail, by filling out this form and mailing your check payable to:
Downtown Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 93451, Des Moines, Iowa 50393.
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DNA Business Sponsors
This is just a random sampling of four of our great business sponsors. Some of our Business Sponsors provide our members with great perks in addition to their sponsorship. Check out the complete list of perks and if you are not already a member join today!
