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Waterbury Neighborhood The Waterbury Neighborhood Association (WNA) was formed in 1995 to build community among neighbors.

Our mission: Preserve and enhance the quality of life, beauty and historic significance of the Waterbury Community in Des Moines, Iowa. The Waterbury Neighborhood is a residential area of approximately 1,100 households in Des Moines, Iowa within the geographical boundaries of I-235 on the north, Polk Boulevard on the east, Grand Avenue on the south, 63rd Street on the west, and also includes the homes with Des Moines addresses nestled between 63rd Street and the natural boundary of Walnut Creek. The Waterbury Neighborhood Association (WNA) is a neighborhood organization whose purpose is to enhance the quality of life in, maintain the aesthetic appearance of, and promote the historical nature and significance of the Waterbury community.The WNA was formed in 1995 to build community among neighbors and provide an organization that would help residents of the area to work cooperatively on issues of interest and concern to residents.

10/14/2026

Early voting starts today! 🇺🇸

Polk County residents can vote early in-person at the Polk County Election Office at 2309 Euclid Avenue in Des Moines.Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Waterbury Oktoberfest was full of good times and great neighbors! Thanks to everyone who came out and spent the beautifu...
10/12/2026

Waterbury Oktoberfest was full of good times and great neighbors!

Thanks to everyone who came out and spent the beautiful fall evening with us and congrats to our stein-holding competition winners! This year’s overall winner set a new time record of 15 minutes and 30 seconds 🍻

If you missed the Greenwood Park input session yesterday, no worries! Take the Public Input Questionnaire to ensure your...
10/08/2026

If you missed the Greenwood Park input session yesterday, no worries! Take the Public Input Questionnaire to ensure your voice is a part of Greenwood Park's future.

Tonight! Come be a part of the conversation regarding the future of Greenwood Park. The Parks and Recreation Department ...
10/07/2026

Tonight! Come be a part of the conversation regarding the future of Greenwood Park.

The Parks and Recreation Department will kick off a public planning process with an input session from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, Oct. 7, at Greenwood Park in the green space along 45th Street, just south of the pond.

The city will publish an online questionnaire on the Greenwood Park Project website for those who couldn't attend the meeting.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation is holding two feedback sessions Oct. 7 to ask residents what changes they'd like to see at Greenwood Park.

10/02/2026

Have questions about Des Moines’ water quality?

Join Des Moines Water Works and the City of Des Moines for a community conversation featuring local experts from Des Moines Water Works, Des Moines Public Works, Drake University, The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council.

Hear how our water is sourced, treated and monitored, what the science tells us, and what’s being done to improve water quality for the future. Plus, bring your questions for the panel discussion!

Tuesday, October 6 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Des Moines Central Library | 1000 Grand Ave.

09/29/2026

Des Moines Parks and Recreation will kick off a public planning process for Greenwood Park beginning with input sessions from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, at Greenwood Park. Attendees will be encouraged to share their experiences, discuss priorities for improvements, and explore possibilities for the park.

Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Greenwood Park
Description: In the green space along 45th street, just south of the pond

Thank you to all the neighbors, kids and dogs who joined us on the Waterbury Historic Home Architecture Walking Tour thi...
09/19/2026

Thank you to all the neighbors, kids and dogs who joined us on the Waterbury Historic Home Architecture Walking Tour this morning! Special thanks to our volunteer guide Naura Godar for a wonderful tour and the Iowa Architectural Foundation for their support of the event.

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