DNA Annual Meeting

Agenda

• 5:30 Refreshments & Buffet: Mingle with your neighbors over a buffet from Tupelo Honey provided by DNA, and enjoy a beverage or cocktail. Share your ideas on our Community Wall, where you can put sticky notes with your thoughts about: 
  • What was your favorite DNA moment in 2025?
  • What issues should DNA advocate for in 2026
  • What kinds of events or gatherings would you like to see in 2026?
  • How would you like to be involved with DNA in the coming year?
• 6:30 Keynote Speaker: Mayor Connie Boesen and Renae Mauk, Vice President of Downtown Development of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will speak about current and upcoming economic development in downtown Des Moines.
• 7:00 President’s Report: Look back on 2025 at what we’ve accomplished and thank those who made it possible.
• 7:15 Election Results: Members are invited to vote on the 2026 Board of Directors and neighborhood boundary expansion.
• 7:30 Closing Remarks

2026 Election

Voting is now open for the 2026 DNA Election. Members in good standing are asked to vote on two topics:

1. Elect the 2026 Board of Directors: You can read more about their backgrounds and interest in serving the neighborhood here.
2. Neighborhood Expansion: We previously conducted a vote in October 2025 to expand our neighborhood boundaries, but after conversation with the Oakridge Neighborhood and the City, we ultimately decided that it did not make sense to include them at the moment. To move forward with the process, we will need to recertify the vote.