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July 2023 (Volume 23, Issue 2)

National Night Out and Back to School Back Packs - August 1, SCRUB - Spring Cleanup to Reduce Urban Blight, Clowns at the Carousel - Sunday August 6th, Cruise to the Carousel - Sunday August 27th, The Greenleaf Center Nourishing Neighbors

 

May 2023 (Volume 23, Issue 1)

Spring General Meeting, Lawn of the Week Award 2023, Save the Date: National Night Out August 7, 2023, Clowns at the Carousel, SCRUB - Spring Cleanup to Reduce Urban Blight, HOME, Inc. (Home Opportunities Made Easy, Inc.), Contact Des Moines City Council 2022, UPNA Easter Egg Hunt - April 8, 2023, SAVE THE DATE: Cruise to the Carousel, Porchfest 2023: Save the Date, Neighborhood Finance Corporation is Moving, Dandelions!, Union Park Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale May 27th, The Heritage Carousel, City Launches "Improving our Neighborhoods" Initiative, Rocket Slide Still Under Repairs, Confused about holiday garbage collection?, Avoid a Parking Ticket 101, Grass Clippings in City Streets Create Problems, Good Neighbor Tip: Parked Vehicles

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October 2022 (Volume 22, Issue 4)

Fall General Meeting - Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM, THOMPSON TREAT - Can you help?, Clowns at the Carousel, Cruise to the Carousel - Neighborhood Award, National Night Out/Back to School Party, Spark Up, Porchfest DSM 2022, Turkey Dinner at Union Park Grace Fellowship, 2022 SCRUB Calendar, The Heritage Carousel, Cruise to the Carousel - Carousel Award

 

July 2022 (Volume 22, Issue 3)

National Night Out, SCRUB Days, Rollin Relics Presents 21st Annual Cruise to the Carousel, Don't Miss the Clowns at the Carousel! August 7th, National Carousel Day!, Captain Roy's Summer Concert Schedule, Know Your Union Park Neighbors!, Grand View University Student Center, PorchFest DSM 2022 is Coming September 11, A Walking Music Festival on the Porches of Union Park

 

May 2022 (Volume 22, Issue 2)

Spring General Meeting, Union Park Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale May 28th, SCRUB Days, Block Challenge Grant Application Cycle Opens May 1, 2022, ROR Concert Lineup..., Polk County Health Receives HUD Grant, Alley Maintenance, Spring Egg Hunt in Union Park!, Carousel News, Dia del Nino (Day of the Child) at the Carousel, Rollin' Relics Present Check!, Grand View University Names Keck as 14th President, Grand View Buys Former Eastgate Property

 

April 2022 (Volume 22, Issue 1)

Hull Avenue Revitalization Meeting, Spring Egg Hunt in Union Park, Clowns at the Carousel August 7th - Save the Date, Carousel Early Bird Season Passes Discounted, Spring Cleanup to Reduce Urban Blight (SCRUB) Days 2022, Confused about holiday garbage collection?, Avoid a Parking Ticket 101, Lawn of the Week Award 2022, Save the Date: National Night Out August 2, 2022, Party Like Its Easter 2022!, Rummage Sale, Contact Des Moines City Council 2022, Ride for Fun & Support the Trails, Race Like a Squirrel April 16 in Union Park, Adopt a Heritage Carousel Animal, Tiny Tree Program 2022, Union Park Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale May 28th, What is Spark U.P.?, Did You Know?

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October 2021 (Volume 21, Issue 2)

Fall General Meeting, Thompson Treat - Can you help?, Clowns at the Carousel, Cruise to the Carousel, Turkey Dinner at Union Park Grace Fellowship, Rummage Sale, National Night Out/Back to School Party, Spark Up, Projects Coming to the Union Park Area, Playground Equipment in Union Park, Proposed Improvements on U.S. 69, Sewer Pump Station Replacement, Second Avenue Bridge Replacement, Birdland Marina, The Heritage Carousel, Leadership Transition at HOME Inc.,

 

Summer 2021 (Volume 21, Issue 1)

UPNA Returns to In Person Meetings, Birdland Master Plan, Clowns at the Carousel August 1st - Save the Date, Heritage Carousel, 2021 SCRUB Calendar, Confused about holiday garbage collection?, Avoid a Parking Ticket 101, 2019 and 2020 Lawn of the Week Award, 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue - A look back, Rocket Slide Under Repair, Anyone Can Report Graffiti, Birdland levee repairs expected to cost up to $12 million, Thompsons Citizens of the Year 2021, 2021 Mayors Annual Ride and Run Lake to Lake, National Night Out August 3, 2021

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2019

Fall 2019 (Volume 19, Issue 2)

Fall General Meeting, Candidate Forum, Union Park 125th Celebration, Lawn of the Week Award, Yard Party on October 18th, Bicycle Corner, Thompson Treat, Fall Family Fun Fest, Clowns at the Carousel, Cruise to the Carousel, Get the App, Church Chat

 

Spring 2019 Special Edition (Volume 19, Issue 2 - Special E-Edition)

Union Park Celebrates 125 Years, National Night Out Tuesday August 6th, 19th Annual "Cruise to the Carousel" Car Show, Clowns at the Carousel Sunday August 4th, Portion of Rocket Slide Closed, Des Moines Zoning Code Ready for Review, Enjoy Piano Music at Captain Roy's, The Betty Duncan Dynamic Women Award, CrimeMapping, Parkapalooza Returns to Union Park, New and Revised City Website Tour, 2019 Parks and Recreation Program Guide, "It Still Runs" Car Show, SCRUB Day Requirements, Spark Up, This and That

 

Spring 2019 (Volume 19, Issue 1)

Spring General Meeting, Lawn of the Week Award, 19th Annual "Cruise to the Carousel" Car Show, Heritage Carousel, Luther Memorial Church to Get a New Look, Rendezvous on Riverview 2019, Race Like a Squirrel Returns to Union Park for 2019, Scrub Event - Free Drop Off, Celebrating 125 Years, Rodine/Mickle Neighborhood Recognition Awards 2019, What's Coming Up?, Union Park Neighborhood-wide Spring Garage Sale May 25th, This and That

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2018

October 2018 (Volume 18, Issue 2)

Fall General Meeting, The 18th Annual "Cruise to the Carousel", The Heritage Carousel Celebrates, The Views Forward Project, National Night Out, Graffiti! - NEW INFORMATION, New Bike Racks, Union Park Street Car Loop, Save the Date for the 13th Annual Union Park Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale May 25, 2019, Clowns at the Carousel, This and That

May 2018 (Volume 18, Issue 1)

Spring General Meeting, Rollin's Relics Car Club donates $7,000 to Heritage Carousel Foundation, Housing and Home Repair Upgrade Assistance, The Views Forward Project, Rendezvous on Riverview 2018, Habitat for Humanity 2018, Lawn of the Week Award, What's Coming Up? Here is what is happening in the Union Park Neighborhood!, Race Like A Squirrel Returns to Union Park for 2018, The Heritage Carousel Celebrates its 20th Birthday on Saturday, June 9, 2018 SCRUB Calendar, 2018 Rodine-Mickle Neighborhood Recognition Awards, This and That

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2017

October 2017 (Volume 1, Issue 3)

Fall General Meeting, 17th Annual Cruise to the Carousel, My DSM Mobile, The Views Forward Project, JUST 2 More SCRUB Days for This Year, Lawn of the Week Awards, Clowns at the Carousel, 2017 Heritage Carousel Season a Great Success!, Some DO'S and DON'TS For Fall and Winter

August 2017 (Volume 17, Issue 2E)

National Night Out 2017, Bikes in the Lot, Cruise to the Carousel 2017, Bicycle Events in Union Park, Clowns at the Carousel, Shelter Rentals, Riviera Stage at Riverview, What's Coming Up?, Star Playground at Riverview Park, SCRUB Days: 3rd Saturdays of Each Month, Gold Level Recycling Program, Get Paid to Improve Your Property, Des Moines Streetcar Friends, Continued Improvement of Our Neighborhoods, Package and Mail Thefts, This and That

May 2017 (Volume 17, Issue 1)

Spring General Meeting, Community Calendar, Rendezvous on Riverview, Neighborhood wide Garage Sale, Neighborhood Night at the Carousel, What's Happening in Birdland?, Lead Hazards in Your Home, SCRUB Days: 3rd Saturdays of Each Month, Graffiti!, Cruise to the Carousel, Lawn of the Week Award, Union Park Presbyterian Church kicks off centennial celebration June 25!

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2016

October 2016 (Volume 16, Issue 2)

Fall General Meeting, 16th Annual “Cruise to the Carousel”, Lawn of the Week Awards, UPNA Meeting Invitation, National Night Out, 2016 Half Century Awards, Des Moines Rowing Club, Shred Truck - October 1, In Case You Missed It, Know When to Call 911, Become a TreeKeeper!, Community Calendar, Des Moines Animal Control is your partner,

May 2016 (Volume 16, Issue 1)

Spring General Meeting, 16th Annual "Cruise to the Carousel", Des Moines Rehabbers Club, Lawn of the Week, SCRUB 2016, 17th Annual Parks Area Sweet Corn Day, Rendezvous on Riverview, Clowns at the Carousel, Improvements in Union Park, Crime Mapping, Luther Park Adult Day Center, Little Libraries, Thank you to The Rollin' Relics!!, Union Park Neighborhood Association Earns Award, This and That

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2015

October 2015 (Volume 15, Issue 2)

Fall General Meeting, 15th Annual "Cruise to the Carousel", Des Moines Rehabbers Club, Lawn of the Week Awards, Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum, Archer Daniels Midland Increases Production, Smart911, Planter at "The Steps", A New Tree in Honor of Bill and Nellie Richie, Little Libraries, Things That Have Happened Since Our Last Newsletter, City Council Ward 2 Candidate Forum, Vote November 3, This and That

April 2015 (Volume 15, Issue 1)

Spring General Meeting, Improvement in Union Park, Clean Union Park! Volunteer! Celebrate Earth Day! April 25th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lawn of the Week Awards, Lower Oak Park and Highland Park Sewer Separation Project, SCRUB (Spring Cleanup to Remove Urban Blight), Crime Map, Rendezvous on Riverview, National Night Out, Free Flicks, This and That

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2014

October 2014 (Volume 14, Issue 2)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, Why "Beggar's Night"?, 2014 Lawn of the Week Awards, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Beggar's Night 2014 in Des Moines, Cutting of Tree Limbs, DSM Parks and Rec - Launches Online Cemetery Database, Another Great Year at Rendezvous on Riverview, Are You Ready?, Mid-American Energy - Application Rebate and Recycling Program, Keeping Track of Your City Council (and more), Birdland Redevelopment Plan, This and That

April 2014 (Volume 14, Issue 1)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Upcoming Events, 2013 Lawn of the Week, Awards, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Grand View University, Des Moines Historical Society Centennial Certificate Program, SCRUB (Spring Cleanup to Remove Urban Blight), 2014 SCRUB Calendar, Alice Rodine / Robert Mickle Award, New Names for the Streets in Union Park, Window Restoration Workshop - DSM Rehabbers Club, Toter Carts and Solid Waste Time of Collection, This and That

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2013

October 2013 (Volume 13, Issue 2)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, In Case You Missed It, this and That

May 2013 (Volume 13, Issue 1)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Membership Dues, Tree Des Moines, Inc., 2012 Lawn of the Week Awards, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Grand View Students Shine at Iowa College Media Awards, Crime Mapping Tool, Neighborhood MEGA SCRUB Guidelines, 2013 SCRUB Calendar, 2012 DSM Police Department Annual Report, Proposal to Name Street in Union Park, Eagle Iron Works, Toter Carts and Solid Waste Time of Collection, This and That

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2012

October 2012 (Volume 12, Issue 4)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, Des Moines Historical Society Centennial Certificate Program, The Sixth Jazz Concert in the Union Park Neighborhood, Cruise to the Carousel, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Vote Early - It's Easy!, UPNA Website Newly Redesigned, Better Faster Snow Removal, Northeast Neighbors Inc., Polk County Water and Legacy Bond, This and That

June 2012 (Volume 12, Issue 3)

In this issue... Jazz in July, Help Keep Union Park Beautiful, Union Park Lawn of the Week Awards, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Rendezvous on Riverview, Birdland Redevelopment Committee, Rollin Relic's Car Show Comes to Union Park on August 26th, Community Betterment Grant, Free Movies in Union Park, National Night Out, Portable Weather Radios, "N11" Codes, Dart Riders Prepare for Major Service Changes, Des Moines Water Works Seeks Stop Box Input, This and That

May 2012 (Volume 12, Issue 2)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Jazz in July in Union Park, 2012 Alice Rodine - Robert Mickle Volunteer Awards, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Union Park for the Easter Egg Hunt, Union Park Presbyterian Church Calls New Pastor, Rendezvous on Riverview 2012, Free Movies in Union Park, Birdland Shelter Lot & NE Corner of Union Park, Carousel Season Begins Soon!, City Trims Trees on Thompson Avenue, New HUD Grant to Polk County, After School Program at Union Park UMC, This and That

February 2012 (Volume 12, Issue 1)

In this issue... UPNA Name "Neighborhood Group of the Year", Membership Dues, Snow Priority Street, Jazz in July in Union Park, National BIKE PED, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Scrub Days, Boards and Commission Vacancies, DMPD Meets with NBSD Neighborhoods, City Sidewalk Ordinance, Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, Free Tax Help, This & That

Winter 2012 - Des Moines Community Action Agency

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2011

October 2011 (Volume 11, Issue 4)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, Neighborhood of the Year Award, Keeping up with Technology, 11th Annual Rollin Relic's, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Beggars Night, Des Moines Police Officer Phoukham Tran, Union Park Pillars, Jazz in July in Union Park, Prepping Fido for a Disaster, History of Union Park Neighborhood Association, Half Century Residence Award / Neighborhood Star and Silver Star Awards, Newsletters "Electronically", This and That

July 2011 (Volume 11, Special E-Edition)

In this issue... News at the Heritage Carousel, Cruise to the Carousel, Half Century Resident Award / Neighborhood Star and Silver Star Awards, An Invitation to Server - Broadlawns, Iowans Urged to be On Guard for New Type of Meth Lab, HOME Inc., Half of Children Killed in Fires are Under Age 5, What Is This? (QR), Make a Splash at Des Moines' Aquatic Centers!, Jazz in July, Rocket Slide is 40 years old this Month!

June 2011 (Volume 11, Issue 3)

In this issue... Jazz in July in Union Park, Music Under the Stars, Rendezvous on Riverview, National Night Out Aug 2nd, Eastgate, UPNA Meeting Invitation, City of Des Moines 2011 SCRUB, Union Park Methodist Church, Quik Trip Expansion, Loved Ones Safe and Together, Snow Ordinance Street Program to be Expanded, Union Park Pillars, Paperless Newsletters, Spring General Meeting, Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, This and That

May 2011 (Volume 11, Issue 2)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Jazz in July in Union Park, ROR, National Night Out, Graffiti!, UPNA Meeting Invitation, City of Des Moines 2011 SCRUB, Habitat for Humanity, Park and Recreation Department Update, Quik Trip, Botanical Center, Bob Mahaffey Citizen of the Year, Saylor Road and Birdland Drive Update, We Have Lost a Great Friend, Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, The Committee for a Representative School Board, This and That

February 2011 (Volume 1, Issue 1)

In this issue... Proposed Revitalization for Des Moines' Botanical Center, UPNA Meeting Invitation, History of Our Past, Parks and Recreation Department - Union Park Update, Birdland Development Meeting December 7th, City Sidewalk Ordinance, Union Park Garden Club, Membership Dues, Snow Ordinance Streets, This and That

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2010 Newsletter Archive

October 2010 (Volume 10, Issue 4)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, "Snow Priority Street", This and That, UPNA Meeting Invitation, CodeRED Emergency Notification System, Union Park - The Four Pillars, Rollin' Relics Car Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Union Park, Union Park Hosts Our 4th Annual Jazz in July Event

July 2010 (Volume 10, Issue 3)

In this issue... Jazz in July in Union Park, NFC Recigbutuibm NFC Tool Lending Library, City of Des Moines 2010 SCRUB, UPNA Meeting Invitation, Rendezvous on Riverview (ROR) Concerts 2010, Public Works Breakfast, Clowns at the Carousel, Grants, Sewer Separation Update, Outdoor Siren Warning System - Big Change, 10th Annual Cruise to the Carousel

May 2010 (Volume 10, Issue 2)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Building for the Future at Grand View University, Birdland Levee, Home and Garden Tour, Sewer Separation Project Planned, City of Des Moines 2010 SCRUB, UPNA Meeting Invitation, endezvous on Riverview (ROR) Concerts 2010, Grand View Student Newspaper Named Best Iowa Student Newspaper of 2009, Jazz in July in Union Park, Prevent Home Repair Scams and Disputes, 2010 Alice Rodine Recognition Awards, Garage Sale 2010, Needed: Lawn of the Week Awards Coordinator, Half Century Residence & Neighborhood Star Awards

February 2010 (Volume 10, Issue 1)

In this issue... Membership Dues, UPNA Invitation, Neighborhood Based Service Delivery: The Best Thing to Happen to UPNA, What does the Neighborhood Association Do?, 2009 Half Century, Silver Star and Neighborhood Star Awards, The Voice of the Vikings: KGVC 94.1 FM, UPNA Meeting Invitation, 2010 Calendars and T-Shirts, Gang Graffiti Is Serious Stuff!, Jazz in July, Grand View Radio Station Gets Awards, 10th Annual Cruise to the Carousel, City Sidewalk Ordinance, What's Cookin' Des Moines?, Needed: Lawn of the Week Awards Coordinators, Thank You to Goode Greenhouses, Save our NBSD!

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2009 Newsletter Archive

October 2009 (Volume 9, Issue 2)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, Rendezvous On Riverview: Great Success!, Pillar Restoration, How to Contact the City of Des Moines, This and That, UPNA Meeting Invitation, 2010 Calendars and T-Shirts, Des Moines Trick or Treat - Beggars Night, Jazz in July Events, Polk Board of Supervisors Recognition of Jack Daugherty, Disasters Can Strike Anytime Anywhere, 2009 Lawn of the Week Awards, National Night Out, 2009 Alice Rodine Recognition Awards, Movies in the Park, Home and Garden Tour

May 2009 (Volume 9, Issue 1)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Neighborhood Garage Sale, Flowers in the Park, UPNA Invitation To Be a Member, 2009 Home Tour, Lawn of the Week, Neighborhood of the Year!, UPNA Co-Chair Receives Commendation, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Rendezvous on Riverview, Records Year for Grants, Jazz in July, Half Century Residence & Neighborhood Star Awards, City of Des Moines 2009 SCRUB DAYS

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2008 Newsletter Archive

October 2008 (Volume 8, Issue 2)

In this issue... Fall General Meeting, FLOOD of 2008, Monthly Meetings, The Parks Area Neighborhoods, UPNA Event Recaps, 2008 Lawn of the Week Awards, Last Scrub Day for 2008: Saturday Oct 25, Halloween Fun Facts

May 2008 (Volume 8, Issue 1)

In this issue... Spring General Meeting, Neighborhood Garage Sale, 2008 Public Safety Recognition Day, The Heritage Carousel will be open soon for the regular season!, 2008 Home Tour, Monthly Meetings, DMPD Workshop, City of Des Moines 2008 SCRUB DAYS

Home Tour 2008 (June 2008)

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