The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association will hold its next meeting and annual supper on Thursday, October 17, at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. The supper will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the quarterly membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. We expect to hear updates from Moore and Hillis elementary schools, Des Moines Parks & Recreation, and the Des Moines Police Department’s Neighborhood Based Service Delivery Unit.

We will also have neighborhood news, committee updates, and information on how you can get involved in supporting our neighborhood and city.

If you would like to bring a soup, side, or dessert, please contact April at (515) 707-6386.

Please join us for the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association’s next quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. Here is a snapshot of what we have planned:

• Business Spotlight: Pam Lowe with IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, 3990 Merle Hay Road
• Reimagine Education Initiative: Des Moines Public Schools
• Ward 1 City Council Member: Chris Coleman

We also expect to receive a Des Moines Parks & Recreation update from Mike Bahl, along with neighborhood news, committee reports, and public safety updates from Officer Trudy Paulson with the Des Moines Police Department’s Neighborhood Based Service Delivery Unit.

Refreshments will be provided. Please join us and bring your neighbors. All are welcome!

The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 18 at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. The meeting will include board and committee updates, the president’s annual report, public safety updates, and more. We will announce guest speakers and other details as we get closer to January 18.

The annual meeting will also include elections for MHNA’s 2024 Board of Directors. Elections will be held for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and three board members.

If you are interested in running for an officer or board position, please send an email to merlehayneighborhood@gmail.com. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor when we meet on January 18. Membership dues must be current to run for a seat on the Board of Directors. Dues must also be current to vote. Please consider running for a seat to help serve OUR neighborhood!

MHNA membership is open to anyone who lives or owns a business within MHNA’s boundaries. Annual dues are payable at the annual meeting in January, or can be mailed to the association at: P.O. Box 13241, Des Moines, IA 50310.

Members may take part in MHNA decision-making on planning, development, zoning, infrastructure, streets and parks, beautification, and other community service and education projects, social events, and association business. Associate memberships are available to those outside MHNA’s boundaries, though associate members may not vote on MHNA business.

Membership rates are as follows: $10 for a church, school, or other non-profit; $15 for an individual; $30 for a couple; and $30 for a business.

The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association will host its annual supper and quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 19 at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. The supper will get underway at 6 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m.

We expect to be joined by staff from the City of Des Moines Engineering Department, who will update us on the next steps with the Merle Hay Corridor Plan. We’ll also have neighborhood news, public safety updates, and more.

We will have more details to share as we get closer to the meeting. Please plan to join us on October 19 and invite your neighbors!