Historic East Village

Street Closure: SE 6th St. Widening Project

Josh — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:01:03 +0000

SE 6th Street from Court Avenue to East Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway will be closed beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The closure is necessary for the SE 6th St. Widening project, and is expected to last for approximately 3 months.

A detour will be marked using East Martin Luther King Jr., Parkway, SE 4th Street and Court Avenue.

Motorists are urged to use caution when driving in this area and obey all construction zone signing.

If there are questions, contact Matt Becker, Project Engineer, at 283-4026.

Street Closure: Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Josh — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:58:05 +0000

In conjunction with Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Saturday, May 5, 2012, the following street closure will be implemented:

Effective Saturday, May 5th

East 5th Street from Grand Avenue to Locust Street

Motorists are urged to use caution when driving in this area, obey all signing and expect delays.

If there are questions, contact the City of Des Moines, Traffic and Transportation Division at 283-4973.

Street Closure: Mayor’s Annual Ride for Trails

Josh — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:27:28 +0000

In conjunction with Mayor’s Annual Ride for Trails on Saturday, April 21, 2012, the following street closure will be implemented:

Effective Saturday, April 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Robert D. Ray Drive from Locust Street to Grand Avenue

Motorists are urged to use caution when driving in this area, obey all signing and expect delays.

If there are questions, contact the City of Des Moines, Traffic and Transportation Division at 283-4973.

Studio Block Apartments

Josh — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:54:42 +0000

1,600 – 2,000 square foot apartments in newly renovated historic studio block . One and two bedroom apartments available.

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Cooking with Alessandra

Josh — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:19:49 +0000

Alessandra teaches hands-on Italian cooking classes. Visit cookingwithalessandra.com for class listings and more information!

Vitae Design Collective

Josh — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:36:29 +0000

Vitae Design Collective offers original and limited run Designer clothing, boldly exquisite jewelry, artisan accessories and select vintage finds in an artist-run boutique.

Green Goods for the Home

Josh — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:30:12 +0000

Green Goods for the Home offers eco-friendly products and education in a fun and social way, helping us all to make a difference. One person at a time. One step at a time.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Street Closures

Josh — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:32:39 +0000

In conjunction with St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday March 17, 2012, the following traffic control provisions will be implemented:

METERS HOODED – NO PARKING

Effective Saturday March 17, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM:
1) Walnut St, E 7th St to E 6th St – Both sides
2) E 6th St, Walnut St to Locust St – Both Sides
3) Locust St, E 6th St to 9th St – Both sides

Parking Enforcement staff will hood the meters and uncover them after the event.

STREET CLOSURES

Effective Saturday March 17, 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM, except at noted:
1) Walnut St, E 12th St to E 5th St (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
2) E 9th St/Finkbine Dr, Grand Ave to Court Ave (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
3) E 7th St, Court Ave to Locust St (Closed at Walnut)
4) E 6th St, Grand Ave to Court Ave
5) Locust St, E 6th St to 9th St
6) E 5th St, Grand Ave to Walnut St
7) E 3rd St, Locust St to Walnut St (Closed at Locust)
E 2nd St, Grand Ave to Walnut St (Closed at Locust)
9) Robert D Ray Dr, Grand Ave to Locust St (Closed at Locust)
10) 4th St, Locust St to Grand Ave (Closed at Locust)
11) 5th St, Grand Ave to Walnut St (Closed at Locust)
12) 7th St, Grand Ave to Walnut St (Closed at Locust)

Des Moines TreeKeepers

Josh — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:27:02 +0000

Trees Forever and the City of Des Moines is excited to announce a new program – Des Moines TreeKeepers!

The Des Moines TreeKeepers program is designed for people who want to become more knowledgeable about urban tree planting and care, and who wish to become a stronger voice for trees in their neighborhoods and communities.

TreeKeepers will:

• Actively participate in tree plantings in their neighborhood and the community.
• Gain hands-on experience caring for street and park trees.
• Protect community trees and be a tree ambassador.

Specifically, TreeKeepers will participate in a series of classroom and hands-on training sessions, learning about:

• Tree Identification & Biology
• Proper Planting & Maintenance
• Various Benefits of Trees
• Urban & Community Tree Issues
• Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement
Each class will also have a volunteer service component.

Des Moines TreeKeepers Details

When: Tuesday, March 20, 27 and April 3
Time: 6:00-9:00pm, light dinner provided!
Where: Argonne Armory Building, 602 Robert Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA
Who: Co-sponsored by the City of Des Moines and Trees Forever
Cost: $30 – includes registration, dinner, training handbook, Trees Forever membership, and t-shirt
Register: Contact Leslie Berckes at 515-681-2295 or e-mail, LBerckes@treesforever.org

Irish in the Village Road Closure

Josh — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:48:41 +0000

In conjunction with Irish in the Village on Saturday, March 17, 2012, the following street closure will be implemented:

Effective Saturday, March 17th from 10:00 a.m. to midnight

East 5th Street, from Grand Avenue to Locust Street

Motorists are urged to use caution when driving in this area, should obey all signing, and expect minor delays.

If there are questions, contact the City of Des Moines, Traffic and Transportation Division at 283-4973.