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Halloween on the Hill Sure to be a Thrill!

Halloween on the Hill is a canned food drive for the DMARC food pantry. Sherman Hill neighbors decorate their turn of the century homes in spooky decor and will scare anyone that dares to drive thru. Wednesday, October 31, from … Continue reading

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Brochure and Map Preview Available for Tour Weekend!

The tour is drawing near. If you want a sneak peak of what’s on tour this weekend, click here to see PDF brochure.  It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend. For full details, click here. We look foward to seeing … Continue reading

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Sherman Hill Home Tour Committee Announces Winners of the 2012 Design Challenge Contest

The Sherman Hill home tour committee announces the winner of the 2012 Design Challenge as Catherine Collins and Tiffany Collins, both of Des Moines. Designers in the Des Moines area were challenged with creating a complete makeover of one room … Continue reading

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Design Idea #1

Voting has ended for the Tour Interior Design Challenge. Stay tuned for details! Continue reading

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The Filling Station to be Moved to its Permanent Home in Sherman Hill

  The Filling Station is finally moving to its permanent home. Once completed it will be a wonderful addition to our community. Just as we are an incredibly diverse group of people differing from one another by race, creed, religion … Continue reading

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Recap of 2012 One Hill of a Run and Race Results

Click here for 2012 Race Results.

I want to personally thank all of the neighbors, runners and walkers who came out to make the 2012 5K a roaring success. And special THANKS!!! to all of the volunteers who assisted before, during, and after the race. Last but not least, I want to thank all the sponsors for their donations and continuing support.

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One Hill of a Run 5k (walk or run) is nearly here!

Race (or walk!) up and down some of Des Moines’ steepest hills while winding through the historic neighborhood. Register online now or the day of the race! Continue reading

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Dates Announced for 2012 Doors of Past, Historic Sherman Hill’s Walking Tour of Homes

Mark your calendar! The 2012 Historic Tour of Homes is coming up on September 22, 23, 29 and 30! The walking tour is an inside look at homes, condominiums or apartments, many built in the 1880s and early 1900s. Guests will … Continue reading

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Iowa-grown produce delivered weekly to Sherman Hill!

The Wallace Centers of Iowa offers a 20 week CSA (community supported agriculture) program with pick up on Wednesday afternoons at the Wallace House in Sherman Hill (16th & Center). Each weekly box is guaranteed to have at least five … Continue reading

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Halloween on the Hill is Back!

Back! Bigger and better! Halloween on the Hill is a canned food drive for the DMARC food pantry. Sherman Hill neighbors decorate their turn of the century homes in spooky decor and will scare anyone that dares to drive thru. … Continue reading

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