About

Where is the East Village?

The Historic East Village is within the east side of downtown Des Moines, east of the Des Moines River on the hill of the Iowa Capitol building.The East Village business district can be easily accessed by exiting I-235 at E. 6th Street and heading south two blocks.

What is Historic East Village, Inc.?

Historic East Village, Inc. is organized under the provisions of the Iowa Non-Profit Corporation Act, and, as a result of its status as a Section 501(c)(3) corporation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3).

Our mission is “to lead the preservation, support and development of the East Village community.”

Our vision is to create a thriving, energized, self-sustaining association that assures East Village is an eclectic, diverse, beautiful, unique and prosperous, welcoming community.

Contact Us

For general inquiries, please email us at info@eastvillagedesmoines.com.

Meet our volunteer board members:

Josh Garrett - Board President
President@EastVillageDesMoines.com, Jett and Monkey’s Dog Shoppe

Travis Etchison - Board Vice President
VP@EastVillageDesMoines.com, Resident

Cassie Sampson - Board Secretary
Secretary@EastVillageDesMoines.com, East Village Spa

Nancy Wilson - Board Treasurer
Treasurer@EastVillageDesMoines.com, House of Bricks and The Rooftop

Bob “Mongo” Eikleberry
The Blazing Saddle

Mike Kinter
Kinter Construction

Colleen McRae
Resident

Mark Pritchard
Accenti

Abra Pulley
Pulley Chiropractic

Lindsay Rypma
Resident

Bryan Smith
Blazzing Saddle

Marsha Steele
Found Things

Sam Summers
Wooly’s

Mark Tezak
Resident

What has HEV been up to lately?

The Historic East Village Board has been busy with historic preservation, beautification, social, and fundraising events.  The board enhances communication between area retail businesses, keeps residents and business owners informed with a monthly newsletter, and organizes great events such as  Jazz in July, Holiday Promenade and Charitable fundraisers for other organizations.

Your contributions are vital to the success of Historic East Village. Please consider a tax-deductible donation (consult your tax advisory) or sponsorship today. You can become a member of the Historic East Village by completing the attached form and mailing it to the address on the form!