Our historic neighborhood.
Welcome to the Historic District of North of Grand. The neighborhood is nestled in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa between 31st & 42nd street from Hwy 235 to Grand Ave.
North of Grand Neighborhood Association
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to strengthen relationships and improve quality of life for all residents and businesses in the North of Grand neighborhood. We commit to enhancing livability and revitalizing our historic neighborhood through opportunities of civic engagement. We advocate on behalf of North of Grand’s diverse residents as a liaison with local governments to preserve and uphold our community’s vibrant characteristics.
Upcoming Events:
2026 Summer Scavenger Hunt:
Throughout the months of June and July, keep an eye out for each of the following things in the North of Grand (NOG) Neighborhood. For each item in the photo sheet, enter the location of where you found that item. We're pretty flexible on the location descriptions. • Some are easier to find than others. • All can be seen from the sidewalk. • When you find an item, fill in the location on your entry
Submitting Your Entry:
Submit your entry by July 31st to be entered into drawings for NoG Swag and donated prizes from NoG Businesses
Entries can be submitted in one of the following ways:
• tinyurl.com/nogsummerscavengerhunt2026
• Paper copy (and then send a picture of your filled in map to northofgrandpresident@gmail.com)
• DM NOG Neighborhood Association on Facebook to have a paper copy dropped off at your home in the NOG neighborhood
• Email NOG Neighborhood Association to have a paper copy dropped off at your home in the NOG neighborhood
Prize Entries:
• 1-4 items found and recorded: 1 entry into the drawings
• 5-8 items found and recorded: 2 entries into the drawings
• 9-12 items found and recorded: 3 entries into the drawings *Only one prize per person
Neighborhood Night Out: Tuesday, August 4th
Boesen the Florist Parking Lot 6-8pm
Snacks! Games! Music! Raffle Prizes
Come hang out with your neighbors
NoG Quarterly Meeting: Sunday, August 16th
Price Chopper Cafe: 4-5:30pm
More information to come
NoG Blood Drive: Friday, September 25th
Price Chopper Parking lot 2-6pm
Appointment Sign up link