Des Moines Marathon Coming Soon

The Des Moines Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 15, 2010 and the route is near our neighborhood.  Be sure to watch for road closings the day of the event.  Also, consider going out and cheering the racers on.  The committee noted at our last neighborhood meeting, that one of the best places to view the event will be at the Drake Stadium. 

About the event
"If you like friendly people, fun activities and well organized events, come to the IMT Des Moines Marathon. It should be on every marathoner's to do list," Jeff Galloway, U.S. Olympian and Runner's World editor/columnist.

Race day features the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon, Bankers Trust Marathon Relay, Principal Financial Group 5K Road Race and Bankers Trust Kids Run presented by Iowa Kidstrong.


Some quick links:

• Register Now!
• Sign-Up to Volunteer

Meeting - 8/17 Moved to Palmers on Ingersoll

Our monthly meeting for Tuesday, August 17th is moving to Palmers on Ingersoll.  The meeting is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

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Meeting Tonight - 7/20

Join us for our monthly meeting at Freedom Financial Bank (corner of Woodland Ave and Martin Luther King) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

House Project? Consider ReStore.

ReStore is the place to start all  your home improvement projects

It's located at 2341 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA.  And, it's hours are:

• Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
• Saturday 8am-4pm
• Closed Sunday & Monday

A little bit about ReStore - you can shop or donate!

Shop!

ReStore sells new and gently used home improvement materials to the public at discount prices.

• All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
• We are proud to provide affordable home improvement materials and be environmentally responsible by promoting reuse.

Donate!

Most materials sold at ReStore are donated from manufacturers, contractors, retailers and homeowners.

• Donations accepted during store hours.
• Check our web site or call (515-309-0224) for:
• - items we accept as donations.
• - information about scheduling a donation pickup.
• - ways your business can work with ReStore.
• Donation receipts are issued for your tax records.

Information taken directly from the ReStore website. 

Yard Waste

If these storms are kicking up some additional yard waste in your yard, consider subscribing to the city's "Premium Yard Waste Program." 

This convenient program allows you to collect your yard waste in a 96 or 64 gallon cart similar to the cart used for garbage and recycling. Yard waste is collected year-round in the City on your regular collection day. The monthly cost for a 96 gallon cart is only $10.42 or a 64 gallon cart is only $8.34 and this service is conveniently billed monthly on your Water Works bill. 

Think of the savings of this option versus using yard bags and stickers. For more information about this service, read here.

To enroll in the Premium Yard Waste Program or if you have additional questions, you can contact the Public Works 24-Hour Customer Service Center at 283-4950.


Information taken from the Des Moines City Website.

Getting Bitten?

If you notice too many mosquitos buzzing around, consider contacting the city and requsting the area be sprayed. 

There are two ways you can do this:

• Completing the online form
• Calling the Mosquito Hotline at 515-248-6609 during regular business hours

For more information about standing water issues and mosquitos, go to the Des Moines city website.