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Apr 90 min read


It's Time to Apply!!!
This is a 50/50 matching grant up to $10,000 for single tenants and up to $15,000 for multiple tenants. Small projects are welcome!...
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Friends of SW 9th attends National Night Out Event
Location: Park Avenue Elementary School Grounds 3141 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA When: Tuesday August 1, 2023
Aug 16, 20231 min read


The 2023 MacRae Park Cleanup Day was a huge success.
The Des Moines Parks and Recreation provided use of the shelter, gloves, bags, grabbers, vests, and trash collection. Mayor Frank Cownie,...
Jun 7, 20231 min read


It's that time again! The Friends of SW 9th Facade Improvement Program for 2022 is open!
This is a 50/50 matching grant up to $10,000 for single tenants and up to $15,000 for multiple tenants. Small projects are welcome!...
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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