The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association (MHNA) invites you to participate in a discussion we will hold about commercial corridor revitalization at our next quarterly membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. City of Des Moines officials will be on hand to share information and field questions about ongoing efforts to beautify and improve commercial stretches of Merle Hay Road, Douglas Avenue, and Hickman Road.

The anticipated improvements include $1.8 million in City money to widen Merle Hay Road from Boston Avenue to Douglas Avenue between the 2019 and 2023 fiscal years, and $1.3 million in City money to improve the intersection of Merle Hay and Hickman roads between the 2020 and 2024 fiscal years, according to City budget forecasts.

MHNA’s July 21^st meeting will be a great opportunity for you to hear the latest details and get even more involved in efforts to improve our neighborhood’s business corridors. Please spread the word!

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!

The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association will host its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave.

Carolyn Greufe from the Franklin Avenue Library, and Heather Anderson from the Des Moines School Board will be our guest speakers. We will also have neighborhood and public safety updates.

Officer and Board elections will take place at the end of the meeting. In addition to those who have submitted their names to the nominating committee, nominations will be accepted from the floor. Send an email to jason.pulliam@gmail.com for more details.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please spread the word! We look forward to seeing lots of neighbors on Jan. 21!