Category Archives: Events

MHNA Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, April 21

We hope you will join us at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 21, at the Northwest Community Center for the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association’s quarterly meeting.

We are pleased to be joined by Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly, as well as Patty Gressman from the Neighborhood Finance Corp. Ms. Gressman will share details about NFC lending opportunities that are back in a portion of our neighborhood. More details are available athttp://www.neighborhoodfinance.org/

Reports will also be given about Tower Park improvements, our upcoming Merle HayDay celebration on Saturday, May 14, and other neighborhood news.

Last, but not least, refreshments will be provided.

Please mark your calendar, and spread the word. We look forward to having a great turnout at Thursday’s meeting!

Spring Cleanup “SCRUB” on Saturday, April 16 – Volunteers Needed!

The annual Spring Cleanup to Prevent Urban Blight or SCRUB will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Hoover High School, 4800 Aurora Ave. SCRUB events allow Des Moines residents to get rid of trash and unwanted items for free. This program helps keep junk and debris from accumulating in our neighborhoods. Complete program details are available on the city’s website: http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/PublicWorks/Pages/SCRUBEvents.aspx

If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to jason.pulliam@gmail.com
. Please spread the word! Volunteer support is critical to making SCRUB successful!

Quarterly Meeting on April 21

Please join the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association for its quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. Our guest speakers will include Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly, and a staff member from the Neighborhood Finance Corporation to discuss home lending opportunities in our neighborhood.

We will also have board and committee updates. Refreshments will be provided.

Please help spread the word! We look forward to having a great turnout on April 21!

Special Meeting on March 10: NFC Lending Programs

Special Meeting: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave., to discuss the Neighborhood Finance Corp’s lending programs.

NFC EXPANDS LENDING AREAS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS

Homes in a portion of the Merle Hay neighborhood will now qualify for purchase, refinance and home improvement loans offered by the Neighborhood Finance Corporation.  The focus will be on properties with eligible repairs and projects as determined by NFC. Qualifying repairs include, but are not limited to:

  • Update of aged or unsafe heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems
  • Roof repair or replacement
  • Foundation repair
  • Exterior siding repair or replacement and paint
  • Window and door repair or replacement (if in poor condition repair or for energy efficiency)
  • New garage, garage repair or replacement (maximum 2 car garage, 24′ X 24′)
  • Energy efficiency (insulation, windows, mechanical upgrades)
  • Access/architectural barrier removal and wheelchair or mobility assistive device
  • Sidewalk and driveway repair or replacement
  • Functional landscaping (grading and retaining walls for water and erosion control, significant tree removal or trimming)

To determine if your property is eligible for the loans available, please visit the NFC web site at www.neighborhoodfinance.org, click on Lending Area Maps and enter your address in the NFC Locator form. Your property must be located in one of the Lending Areas on the map to be eligible and the $10,000 forgivable funds have not been used on the property in the last 10 years.  You may also contact NFC directly at 515-246-0010 for more information.

 

Special Meeting on March 3: University Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association will host a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave., to discuss repair and replacement options for the pedestrian bridge that spans University Avenue just west of Merle Hay Road. The pedestrian bridge primarily serves Windsor Elementary School, and it is also used by students and families at St. Theresa Catholic School. Officials from the City of Des Moines’ Traffic Division will be on hand to share information, field questions, and collect public input. Additional details can be found at http://windsor.dmschools.org/…/02/pedestrian-bridge-updates/