Welcome to the downtown neighborhood association.

Want to get involved in the downtown Des Moines community?

By becoming a member of the downtown neighborhood association, you can do just that.
Join the Downtown Neighborhood Association

Why should you join?

  • Be part of a community that's trying to make downtown Des Moines a better place.
  • Get your voice heard in order to make a real difference.
  • Social and network during events at some of your favorite downtown hotspots.
  • Not a downtown resident? Not a problem! We don't discriminate.

Check out the events we have coming up.

Reach out to dnaboard@desmoinesdna.com for virtual meeting information.

See all upcoming social events.

Check Out Volunteer Iowa for your local Volunteering Opportunities

They need volunteers for:

  • Covid-19 food distribution
  • Derecho Response opportunities
  • Helping Hand
  • United Way
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • ...and many more.
Volunteer Iowa

We have a membership for everyone!

Whether you're a resident of downtown, a friend that wants a reason to visit more often, or a business that is looking to give back to the community, we've got a place for you.

Resident

$20

per year
or $45 for 3 years.

Check out our MAP to see if you live within the boundaries of the Downtown Neighborhood. If you do, this is the membership for you.

Ability to vote

Board meeting attendance (optional)

Social event access

Member-only communications

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Non-Resident

$20

per year
or $45 for 3 years.

Didn't see your residence within our MAP? No worries, we still want you to come be social. The only difference is that you won't get to vote on downtown matters.

Board meeting attendance (optional)

Social event access

Member-only communications

Sign Up

Business

starting at

$100

per year

Check out our MAP to see if your business is within the boundaries of the Downtown Neighborhood. If you do, this is the membership for you.

Board meeting attendance (optional)

Social event access for employees

Member-only communications

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Thanks again everyone who participated in our bike event and a HUGE Thank you to all our donators! Go check out all the businesses below for all your local brewery and biking needs!! @confluencebrew @luabrewing @peacetreedmbranch @trumanstavern @elbaitshop @mullets_515 @exilebrewingco @dsmstreetcollective @fredsbicycleshop #dnabikecrawl21
2 weeks ago

Thanks again everyone who participated in our bike event and a HUGE Thank you to all our donators!
Go check out all the businesses below for all your local brewery and biking needs!!
@confluencebrew
@luabrewing
@peacetreedmbranch @trumanstavern
@elbaitshop
@mullets_515
@exilebrewingco
@dsmstreetcollective @fredsbicycleshop

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bike Ride Pub Crawl and congratulations to all our prize Winners! We got lucky with a beautiful day and a great group! Stay tuned for another DNA event coming in May! #dnabikecrawl21
3 weeks ago

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bike Ride Pub Crawl and congratulations to all our prize Winners! We got lucky with a beautiful day and a great group!

Stay tuned for another DNA event coming in May!

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TOMORROW IS THE DAYYYY!! Sign up today for the BIKE RIDE PUB CRAWL!! Link below, in bio and on Facebook page! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2021-social-dna-bike-ride-pub-crawl-registration-149917967677?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR2N4FypWllTSdKmCr42yskDF2jWCjUecPJUN2dxv-YCXfpWSxIWk-J1U34 #dnabikecrawl21
4 weeks ago

TOMORROW IS THE DAYYYY!! Sign up today for the BIKE RIDE PUB CRAWL!! Link below, in bio and on Facebook page!

www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2021-social-dna-bike-ride-pub-crawl-registration-149917967677?aff=efbe...

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Click the link below or in our bio to sign up today!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2021-social-dna-bike-ride-pub-crawl-registration-149917967677?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR2N4FypWllTSdKmCr42yskDF2jWCjUecPJUN2dxv-YCXfpWSxIWk-J1U34 #dnabikecrawl21 #desmoines #dna #downtownneighborhoodassociation
4 weeks ago

Click the link below or in our bio to sign up today!!

www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2021-social-dna-bike-ride-pub-crawl-registration-149917967677?aff=efbe...

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Click the link below to sign up today!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2021-social-dna-bike-ride-pub-crawl-registration-149917967677?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR2N4FypWllTSdKmCr42yskDF2jWCjUecPJUN2dxv-YCXfpWSxIWk-J1U34 #dnabikecrawl21 #desmoines #dna #downtownneighborhoodassociation
4 weeks ago

Click the link below to sign up today!!

www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2021-social-dna-bike-ride-pub-crawl-registration-149917967677?aff=efbe...

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The DNA Board is considering an endorsement of the 5th Avenue and Grand Avenue one-way to two-way conversation project. We welcome member feedback on these matters, and invite any comments on this proposal at board@desmoinesdna.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Sign up today on EVENTBRITE for beer, free prizes and lots of fun!! https://bit.ly/3wWno6b #dnabikecrawl21
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Sign up today on EVENTBRITE for beer, free prizes and lots of fun!!

bit.ly/3wWno6b

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