Polk County Offices Closed for Holiday on September 6^th

Polk County Offices will be closed Monday, September 6^th in observation of Labor Day. All buildings will re-open on Tuesday, September 7^th.

Veterans Memorial Auditorium Renovation

Click Here for Bid Information

Governor Culver Urges Iowans to Apply for Disaster Assistance

Homeowners, businesses and individuals urged to seek assistance

Flooding Resources

For more information related to Flooding and Reports click on the following links.
Current Flood Information
Emergency Management
Flood Related Health Information

Public Works Land Management and Permitting Upgrade Project

RFP No. 164-1011

Treasurer: Simple Strategies Hold the Line on Costs

Simple Strategies Hold the Line on Costs

Mosquito Control

Spraying within the unincorporated areas of Polk County for adult mosquito control began on June 28, 2010. Areas are treated twice per week, weather permitting.

Mosquito Control Information

2010 Leisure Time Travel Trips

Polk County Leisure Time Travel Trips offered to anyone 21 years of age or older. No residency location restrictions; however, must provide own transportation to designated pick up location/s (in Des Moines). For more information on any of these INCREDIBLY AFFORDABLE trips listed below call 515-286-3536. Reservation packets, as well as trip information can be found at Leisure Time Travel
For more information: 2010 Trips & 2010 Travel Information

2010 Census Updates

View Polk County census participation rates by city (updated daily). For more information on the 2010 Census, please go to the official census web site.

Board of Supervisors receive Study Update from National Center for State Courts

NCSC Issue Papers
NCSC Court Facility Utilization Study Presentation

H1N1 Flu Information

For more information on the H1N1 Flu, please go to the H1N1 Flu Information Page.