River Bend Neighborhood

08/25/2026

August meeting of the River Bend Neighborhood Association is tonight (8/25), 6pm, at the Reichardt Community Recreation Center. More neighborhood news in this month's newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/riverbendneighborhood/2026-08-river-bend-august-news

07/12/2026

Great way to get new neighbors in River Bend! Or support neighbors who are ready to go from renting to buying.

Does homeownership feel out of reach? Come to our July session of Homebuyer Education and learn about the homebuying process and how you could become a homeowner! Class is FREE and is taught by one of our HUD certified Housing Counselors. Come learn from trusted experts and be one step closer to achieve your goals of homeownership! https://bit.ly/HomebuyerEdDSM

06/29/2026

05/01/2026

Thanks again, Des Moines Parks and Recreation for all the great work you do for our neighborhoods!

We hope to see everyone out tomorrow for River Bend's annual Spring Cleanup event at Joppa Experience from 9 am - 2 pm. Feel free to drop by anytime for supplies, instructions and community!

05/01/2026

🥳🎉Happy May Day! 🌸🌳

Tomorrow's the day! Come and say hello to your neighbors at our annual Spring Cleanup tomorrow, Saturday May 2 at Joppa Experience . Drop in any time from 9 am - 2 pm for supplies and instructions.

Let's make River Bend shine together!

04/30/2026

Here's a nice look into our Brand New Community Center! Thank you so much to Des Moines Parks and Recreation for delivering such an amazing and community-loved Center where we needed one the most - in the heart of the Near Northside Neighborhoods.

Thank you! ♥️🎉🥳

Hope to see you all this Saturday, May 2, for our Spring Cleanup starting at Joppa Experience from 9 am - 2 pm! Drop in any time 😀

04/29/2026

Share your photos of today's event here, !!!

WOW! What an incredible day! We can't wait to share more photos with you, and to see all of the future photos of your good times with friends, neighbors, community and family in our Brand New Community Center on 9th Street in River Bend Neighborhood.

Let's keep it going, and bring this energy into Saturday for our Spring Cleanup! 9 am - 2 pm @ Joppa Experience !

04/29/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY!! 🥳🎉 Make sure to check out the opening of the new Reichardt Community Center here in River Bend today! There will be tours until 3:00.