Our Purpose
we exist to involve neighbors in a collective effort to enhance and celebrate the quality of residential life in downtown Des Moines
Our Boundaries
Our History
A small group of early downtown residents got together in June 2002 to begin the process of establishing our neighborhood association. The City of Des Moines officially recognized the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood Association, today known as the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Des Moines or simply the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) in September 2002. Our first board meetings and members joined in October 2002. Our first annual meeting and election of a board of directors occurred in January 2003. We went online with our first version of desmoinesdna.com on January 16, 2003.
On March 13, 2014, the Downtown Neighborhood Association was recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. We were granted a retroactive exemption with an effective date of March 15, 2010.
Today, the Downtown Neighborhood Association is one of the fifty-seven (57) neigbhorhoods represented within the City of Des Moines. Collectively these neighborhoods are part of the umbrella neighborhood association of Des Moines Neighbors.
DNA Members of the Board
Our Volunteers
In addition to our all Volunteer board, there is also a Social Committee and Membership Committee. Contact us at dnaboard@desmoinesdna.com to inquire.
Our Meeting Minutes
Looking for documentation or meeting minutes for the neighborhood association? This is available upon request. Please contact dnaboard@desmoinesdna.com to inquire.