NEWS:

INVITATION TO MHNA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION

Join the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association in celebrating the 21st annual event of Des Moines National Night Out in Des Moines. This night is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, as well as to strengthen community spirit and police neighborhood cooperation. Residents are asked to turn on their porch lights as well as get outside and enjoy their neighborhood. The MHNA party will be on Tuesday, August 3rd, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Northwest Community Center. All families and friends are invited to participate. Hotdogs and ice cream will be served. There will be special musical entertainment by MHNA president, Steve Berry.

There is still a need for a volunteer to offer advertisements on our web site and in the newsletter to business partners around the neighborhood. This income helps with the printing and mailing the newsletter which is very costly. If you have questions, please call Bill at 274-1157.

Dues for 2010 are now payable. They may be paid at any meeting or mailed to Merle Hay Neighborhood Association, P O Box 31036, Des Moines IA 50310.

WANT TO STAY INFORMED?

MERLE HAY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN COMPLETE

 

Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to this!  To download the report in PDF format, use the Site Navigation toolbar at the left hand side of the screen and then select the "Planning Committee"  page. There you may view or download the entire report.

Link to the Merle Hay Neighborhood History

Pat Meiners has posted a link to a short history on how this area went from farm land to the neighborhood we all know.  Click on the photo above to learn more!

Mortgage Assistance Resource

 

No matter the reason for your financial challenges, the Iowa Mortgage Help initiative is here to assist you. Whether you are currently behind on your monthly mortgage payment, or if you may soon experience financial trouble, call for help now. Phone: 877-622-4866 or follow the link above.

Merle Hay Neighborhood Association Awarded “Designated Neighborhood” Status

 

The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association was recently approved to be a “Designated Neighborhood” by theNeighborhood Revitalization Board (NFB), the Des Moines City Council, and the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

 

The immediate impact of receiving this “designated” status is that residents are eligible for loans/grant subsidiesfrom the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) beginning September 1, 2006 to purchase a home, for home improvements or to re- finance.   

 

The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) will include forming a “Planning Committee” consisting of  residents, businesses, and other stakeholders from throughout the entire neighborhood, working with a city neighborhood planner to prepare a Neighborhood Action Plan that addresses such issues as infrastructure, housing, land use and beautification.

Neighborhood Finance Corporation

 

Merle Hay Neighborhood highlighted in article in the Des Moines Register 8/29/06.

JOIN MHNA:

Merle Hay Neighborhood Association membership is open to anyone who lives, rents, or owns property, and to businesses, within the MHNA boundaries.

 

Dues for calendar year 2010:
Individual: $15

Couple: $30
Business: $30

Church or School: $10
 

Get to know your neighbors!  Be a voice to the city on community issues.  Be aware of what is happening in our area.  Become a member and vote on issues.
The MHNA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood association.  Dues and donations are tax-deductible.

CALENDAR:

UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2010

 

CONTACTS:

Email
inbox@merlehay.org

 

Mailing Address
Merle Hay Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 31036
Des Moines, IA 50310

 

Committee Positions

 

Volunteers are welcome on all committees:

Advertising

Advertising Chairperson Needed

National Night Out

Special Projects

Civic

Newsletter

Flower Planting

Social

SCRUB Day

Holiday Light

 

BOARD MEMBERS

 

 

OUR MISSION:

Enhance and improve the quality of life and foster a sense of community pride through citizen participation.  Members can take part in decisions, planning and development of zoning, infrastructure, streets and parks, beautification and other community service projects, and educational and social events.

OUR HISTORY:

The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association (MHNA) is a not-for-profit organization formally established as a City of Des Moines neighborhood association.  The bylaws were adopted and officers were elected on Jan. 26, 2000.  MHNA was officially recognized by the City of Des Moines as a neighborhood association on Apr. 3, 2000.  Articles of Incorporation were issued on Dec. 12, 2003.  IRS approved 501(c)(3) status July 2004.  Dues and donations are tax-deductible on state and federal taxes.

Email

If you would like to receive quarterly reminders to return to this website to view or download the new MNHA Newsletter, and receive other announcements and updates, you can add your email contact to our database.

inbox@merlehay.org

Meeting Minutes Available

Board Meeting minutes and General Meeting minutes are now posted on-line.  Select "Board Minutes" under Site Navigation at the left side of the website screen.

Website Updated: 

July 26, 2010