

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reimagining Fire Station 4 - Public Open House
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The City of Des Moines’ Office of Economic Development is beginning a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the future reuse of the former Fire Station 4. Recently vacated by the Des Moines Fire Department, this well-maintained, historic building is ready for its next chapter.

Before finalizing the RFP, we’re inviting community members to share ideas, priorities, and stories that can help guide what comes next.

OPEN HOUSE DATES
Tuesday, April 7 | 5pm – 7pm 
Saturday, April 11 | 10am – 12pm

* Tour the historic Fire Station 4 building 
* Learn about the upcoming redevelopment process 
* Share your ideas for future uses of the building
* Connect with City staff and ask questions 
* Contribute neighborhood stories and memories 

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
* Built in 1954 
* Building is approximately 8,600 square feet 
* Located on a 0.75-acre site with additional parking 
* One of the City’s older fire stations with a long history of service 

WHAT’S NEXT
RFP anticipated to be released: May 2026 
Anticipated submission deadline: Late 2026 

Community input gathered during these open houses will directly inform the development of the RFP.

Whether you have a specific idea or are simply curious, we encourage you to stop by and be part of the conversation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/reimagining-fire-station-4-public-open-house/200029864830738
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 917 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2754, United States
- **lat**: 41.60087
- **long**: -93.63019
- **full address**: 917 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2754, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: City of Des Moines - Small Business (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-des-moines-small-business/26703985)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 917 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2754, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** City of Des Moines - Small Business
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Reimagining Fire Station 4 - Public Open House ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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