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SUMMARY:Spring Social & Grillout
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 26 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nOur spring social replaces the regular May general meeting. Join your neighbors for food\, conversation\, and community. \nA great chance to meet new neighbors and catch up with familiar faces.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/spring-social-grillout/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190058Z
CREATED:20260429T190003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190058Z
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SUMMARY:SCRUB + Mega SCRUB
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 20 | 7 AM to 2 PM (Mega SCRUB 7 AM to 1 PM) Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.\nMega SCRUB: Capitol Complex Lot #3 (west of E. 14th and south of Court Ave.)
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-mega-scrub-3/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T003054Z
CREATED:20260429T190147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T003054Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 30 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190242Z
CREATED:20260429T190242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190242Z
UID:10000008-1784358000-1784383200@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:SCRUB
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18 | 7 AM to 2 PM Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T002817Z
CREATED:20260429T190343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T002817Z
UID:10000009-1785261600-1785261600@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 28 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260429T190453Z
CREATED:20260429T190453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190453Z
UID:10000010-1785801600-1785887999@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:National Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 4 National Night Out is a nationwide community-building event that brings neighbors and local police together in a positive\, informal setting. River Bend participates each year along with our Near Northside Neighbors to strengthen the connection between residents and our neighborhood police officers. ⚠️ Time and location details TBD.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/national-night-out/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190542Z
CREATED:20260429T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190542Z
UID:10000011-1786777200-1786802400@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:SCRUB
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15 | 7 AM to 2 PM Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-2/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T002743Z
CREATED:20260429T190618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T002743Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 25 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191036Z
CREATED:20260429T191036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191036Z
UID:10000015-1789801200-1789826400@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:SCRUB + Mega SCRUB
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19 | 7 AM to 2 PM (Mega SCRUB 7 AM to 1 PM) Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.\nMega SCRUB: Bell Avenue Business Center\, 1901 Bell Ave.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-mega-scrub-4/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T003111Z
CREATED:20260429T191153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T003111Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 29 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260429T191252Z
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SUMMARY:Blocktober
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3 An outdoor block party and neighborhood gathering. A chance for River Bend neighbors to come together\, meet new faces\, and celebrate our community. ⚠️ Time and location details TBD.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/blocktober/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191331Z
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UID:10000018-1792220400-1792245600@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:SCRUB
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17 | 7 AM to 2 PM Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-3/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T002709Z
CREATED:20260429T191408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T002709Z
UID:10000019-1793124000-1793124000@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 27 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T003124Z
CREATED:20260429T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T003124Z
UID:10000022-1794938400-1794938400@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter. Monthly general meeting\, moved from the last Tuesday of the month due to Thanksgiving week. Open to all residents\, no membership required.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/november-meeting/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191715Z
CREATED:20260429T191715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191715Z
UID:10000020-1795244400-1795269600@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:SCRUB
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21 | 7 AM to 2 PM Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-4/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T220107Z
CREATED:20260429T190903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T220107Z
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SUMMARY:Season of Lights Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Season of Lights Home Tour in River Bend\, one of Des Moines\, Iowa’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods. For close to thirty years\, River Bend has opened its historic homes for a self-guided tour each September — and this year\, for the first time\, we’re bringing it to December\, with the neighborhood decorated for the holidays. The tour runs Saturday\, December 5th\, and Sunday\, December 6th\, 2026. \nRiver Bend is full of history\, with many homes dating back to the 1870s and a lively mix of families and architectural styles. The Home Tour is the River Bend Neighborhood Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year\, supporting community projects and events like our annual Blocktober Party and Trunk or Treat. \nSpend a weekend afternoon stepping inside some of the district’s most striking homes and businesses\, now trimmed and decorated for the season. You’ll see restorations in progress\, the work of the architects who shaped the neighborhood\, and the kind of holiday details that make each home feel warm and welcoming. Whether you’re a longtime visitor or a first-time guest\, it’s a great way to start the holidays in Des Moines. \nThe tour is self-guided\, so you can visit the homes in any order and at your own pace\, on foot or by car. It runs from 10 AM to 4 PM both days\, rain\, snow\, or shine. Pick up your tour booklet at the ticket booth (location to be announced) when you arrive. A courtesy shuttle will run during the tour\, though space is limited and may not accommodate everyone at all times. We look forward to sharing our neighborhood with you this holiday season! \nTour details: \n\nDates: Saturday\, December 5th and Sunday\, December 6th\nTime: 10 AM – 4 PM on both days\nSelf-guided\, rain\, snow\, or shine\n\nTickets and tour booklets: \n\n$20* on the day of the event (available online or at our neighborhood ticket booth)\n$15* in advance (deadline for advance purchase: November 30)\n*An automatic payment processing fee is added to all online ticket purchases\nRoute maps and tour booklets can be picked up during tour hours at the ticket booth (location to be announced). Early pickup is not available\n\nGetting around and accessibility: \n\nVisit the homes in any order\, at your own pace — on foot or by car\nPark anywhere in the neighborhood\, or along the street near each home\nA limited-capacity courtesy shuttle service will be available during the tour\nMany homes are historic and may have stairs or other features that limit accessibility. Contact the River Bend Neighborhood Association for specific questions or concerns\n\nEtiquette and guidelines: \n\nHost homes are private residences; respectful conduct is required at all times\nAsk permission before taking photos inside the homes\nWear provided booties or remove shoes when entering homes\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all times\n\nAmenities and experience: \n\nComplimentary water will be available along the tour route (limited supplies)\nSome homes will be in varying states of restoration\, showcasing progress year after year\nTake your time\, ask questions\, and visit local businesses for a complete River Bend experience\n\nEnjoy the tour\, and discover River Bend at its most festive! \n Learn More
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/annual-historic-home-tour/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T003149Z
CREATED:20260429T191803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T003149Z
UID:10000021-1797357600-1797357600@riverbendneighborhood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 15 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter. The association’s annual meeting\, moved from the last Tuesday of the month due to the holiday season. This meeting includes a review of the year\, board elections\, and planning for the year ahead. Open to all residents.
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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