Drake Neighborhood Association

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Documents & Pages: Add; Des Moines Neighborhood Revitalization Board - Membership App; Proposed Dog Park; 2013 Spring Newsletter; March 4, 2015 Meeting Agenda & Feb Notes

External Links: Add; Des Moines Police Dept.; Visit Drake Neighborhood Online; City of Des Moines; DMACC Community and Workforce Partnerships

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NRB versus Urban Renewal

How is the NRB different from an urban renewal organiztion? Are they serving the same purpose, in the same manner. Please be specific. I appreciate your help. Raine more

Started: October 2nd 2001Replies: 0

Roll Call! Who knew?

I am curious to see who all actually knew this website existed. Once I found it, I see there is very limited activity. I'd love to "see" all of the people who are active on this board as... more

Started: February 14th 2010Replies: 9

Highland Park 1950's

I would like to here from anyone who grew up in Highland Park in the 50's to talk about old land marks, places and people. Anyone remember the old Library on Euclid? Linda more

Started: May 11th 2002Replies: 1

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Drake Neighborhood Association Real Estate and Home Values

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FHA Mortgage Insurance: Buying a home with an FHA Loan? Putting less than twenty percent down? You will very likely be required to purchase FHA mortgage insurance. What Is FHA Mortgage Insurance and Who Needs It? Mortgage insurance ...
Tags: Homeowner – FHA Loan – Mortgage – Thrifty

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Neighborhood Resource Guide

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The Adoption Home Study Process: The laws of every State and the District of Columbia require all prospective adoptive parents (no matter how they intend to adopt) to participate in a home study. This process has three purposes: to educate...
Tags: Community – Service – Children – Staff Pick
Risk Management and Insurance: Good risk management and the securing of an insurance policy are primarily the responsibility of the Board of Directors of an association. The purpose of this article is to help clarify these subjects and...
Tags: Association – Financial – Board