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Building Services - County Properties

Polk County owns over 25 buildings (plus park facilities) used for providing services to the public. When necessary, the County has also leased space to house offices when owned facilities were not practical or available. These owned and leased facilities provide a wide array of services ranging from public health & safety to entertainment. Iowa counties are also required to provide facilities from which certain State functions must operate; these are primarily courts and human services.

Polk County Facilities and the functions housed in them are listed below. For more information on services, see sites for individual departments or services listings on each web page.

General Information phone number: (515)286-3000

For more information about each building, click on a link below within a specific category:

General County Facilities

120 2nd Ave.	Field Operations Headquarters	Public Works Building
1900 Carpenter Ave.	Interim Jail	Riverpoint Office Building
1907 Carpenter Ave.	Main Jail	Schlitz Building
1914 Carpenter Ave.	Midland Building	Victim Services
Bob E. Rice Communications Center	Polk County Administrative Office Building	Youth Service Facilities: Central Intake Center Juvenile Detention Center Youth Shelter
Central Maintenance Facillity	Polk County Courthouse
Conservation Board	Polk County River Place

Senior Centers/Meal Sites

Altoona	Johnston	Runnells Senior Center
Ankeny	MLK Senior Center	Scott/Four Mile
Brooks Community Center	North Senior Center	Southeast
Central Senior Center	Northwest Community Center	Southside Senior Center
Deaf Senior Site	Norwoodville Community Center	W.D.M. Community Center
Eastside Senior Center	Polk City Community Center

Event/Entertainment Facilities

Iowa Events Center (Operated by Global Spectrum)

Hy Vee Hall Polk County Convention Complex Veterans Memorial Auditorium Wells Fargo Arena

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino (Operated by Prairie Meadows)

Building Information

		Building:	120 2nd Ave. (leased)
		Address:	120 2nd Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309-4757
		Map:	120 2nd Ave.
		Houses:	Auditor's Election Office
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		Building:	1900 Carpenter
		Address:	1900 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314-1309
		Map:	1900 Carpenter Ave.
		Houses:	State Department of Human Services, Community Family & Youth Services (General Assistance)
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		Building:	1907 Carpenter
		Address:	1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314-1309
		Map:	1907 Carpenter Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Health Department
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		Building:	1914 Carpenter
		Address:	1914 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314-1309
		Map:	1914 Carpenter Ave.
		Houses:	Community Family & Youth Services (Administration & Elderly Services)
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		Building:	Bob E. Rice Communications Center
		Address:	6023 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313-1206
		Map:	6023 NE 14th St.
		Houses:	Sheriff (Communications Division)
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	Picture Unavailable at this time	Building:	Central Maintenance Facility
		Address:	5885 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313-1202
		Map:	5885 NE 14th St.
		Houses:	Public Works (Secondary Roads Division)
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		Building:	Conservation Board
		Address:	11407 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA 50109-9675
		Map:	11407 NW Jester Park Drive
		Houses:	Conservation Department Administrative Offices.  For other park facilities & locations, visit the Conservation Department website.
		Additional Photos:	Photos
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		Building:	Field Operations Headquarters
		Address:	6023 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313-1206
		Map:	6023 NE 14th St.
		Houses:	Sheriff's patrol & detective units
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		Building:	Interim Jail
		Address:	2 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50309-4310
		Map:	2 SW 9th St.
		Houses:	Sheriff (Jail Division)
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		Building:	Main Jail
		Address:	1985 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
		Map:	1985 NE 51st Ave
		Houses:	Sheriff (Jail Division)
		Public Parking:	Lot
		Additional Photos:	Photos
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		Building:	Midland Building (leased)
		Address:	206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309-4025
		Map:	206 6th Ave.
		Houses:	County Attorney (Intake & Screening, Criminal, Juvenile, Major Offense, Domestic Abuse and Restorative Justice divisions)
		Public Parking:	Meters
		Additional Photos:	Photos
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		Building:	Polk County Administrative Office Building
		Address:	111 Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309-2218
		Map:	111 Court Ave.
		Houses:	Board of Supervisors, County Auditor, County Treasurer, County Recorder, County Attorney (Civil Division), Assessor, Human Resources, Budget Office, General Services Department
		Public Parking:	Court Ave. parking lot and meters on all adjacent streets
		Additional Photos:	Photos
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		Building:	Polk County Courthouse
		Address:	500 Mulberry St., Des Moines, IA 50309-4238
		Map:	500 Mulberry St.
		Houses:	District Court, including Judges, Court Administration, Clerk of Court
		Public Parking:	Parking lot south of bulding and meters on all adjacent streets
		Additional Photos:	Photos
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		Building:	Polk County River Place
		Address:	2309 Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310
		Map:	2309 Euclid Avenue
		Houses:	Veteran Affairs, Juvenile Court Offices, Community, Family & Youth Services (Crisis and Advocacy, Family Enrichment Center & Supplemental Foods), IA Department of Human Services (Polk County & District Office), and County Sheriff (Administration & Civil divisions)
		Public Parking:	Parking lot South of building
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		Building:	Public Works Building
		Address:	5885 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313-1202
		Map:	5885 NE 14th St.
		Houses:	Public Works (Administration, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Building, Air Quality, & Inspections)
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		Building:	Riverpoint Office Building (leased)
		Address:	500 SW 7th St., Des Moines, IA 50309-4506
		Map:	500 SW 7th St.
		Houses:	Judicial Magistrates & court staff
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		Building:	Schlitz Building
		Address:	604 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-4221
		Map:	604 Cherry
		Houses:	General Services (Buildings & Grounds)
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		Building:	Victim Services
		Address:	525 SW 5th St., Des Moines, IA 50309-4542
		Map:	525 SW 5th St.
		Houses:	Community Family & Youth Services (Victim Services)
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		Building:	Youth Service Facilities
		Address:	1548 Hull Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316-1343
		Map:	1548 Hull Ave.
		Houses:	Central Intake Center, Juvenile Detention Center, & Youth Shelter
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		Building:	Altoona
		Address:	1500 8th St. SW, Altoona, IA 50009-2319
		Map:	1500 8th St. SW
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Ankeny
		Address:	406 S.W. School St., Ankeny, IA 50021
		Map:	406 S.W. School St.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Brooks Community Center
		Address:	2100 S.E. 5th, Des Moines, IA 50315-1552
		Map:	2100 S.E. 5th
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Central Senior Center
		Address:	2008 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311-3230
		Map:	2008 Forest Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	Deaf Senior Site Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf
		Address:	3909 E 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50317-8107
		Map:	3909 E 42nd St.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Eastside Senior Center
		Address:	1231 E 26th St., Des Moines, IA 50317-2679
		Map:	1231 E 26th St.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	Johnston Meal Site (leased)
		Address:	6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131
		Map:	6300 Pioneer Parkway.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	MLK Senior Center
		Address:	1650 Garfield Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316
		Map:	1650 Garfield Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	North Senior Center
		Address:	Park Fair Mall, 2nd Ave & Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
		Map:	2nd Ave & Euclid Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	Northwest Community Center
		Address:	5110 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310-1567
		Map:	5110 Franklin Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	Norwoodville Community Center
		Address:	3077 Ne 46th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317-5453
		Map:	3077 Ne 46th Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	Polk City Community Center
		Address:	309 E Van Dorn St., Polk City, IA 50226-2147
		Map:	309 E Van Dorn St.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Runnells Senior Center
		Address:	108 Brown St., Runnells, IA 50237
		Map:	108 Brown St.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Scott/Four Mile
		Address:	3711 Easton Blvd., Des Moines, IA 50317-3343
		Map:	3711 Easton Blvd.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Southeast
		Address:	2501 Maury St., Des Moines, IA 50317-7444
		Map:	2501 Maury St.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Southside Senior Center
		Address:	100 Payton Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315-5729
		Map:	100 Payton Ave.
		Houses:	Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior & Community Center (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services)
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		Building:	W.D.M. Community Center
		Address:	217 5th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719
		Map:	217 5th St.
		Houses:	Polk County Elderly Meal Site (Operated by Department of Community, Family & Youth Services & others)
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		Building:	Hy Vee Hall
		Address:	730 3rd St., Des Moines, IA 50309-1302
		Map:	730 3rd St.
		Host to:	Exhibits, showcases, trade shows, conventions and upscale banquets and balls. See www.iowaeventscenter.com
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		Building:	Polk County Convention Complex
		Address:	501 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309-2406
		Map:	501 Grand Ave.
		Host to:	An excellent experience for planners, exhibitors and attendees. See www.iowaeventscenter.com
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		Building:	Veterans Memorial Auditorium
		Address:	833 5th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309-1306
		Map:	833 5th Ave.
		Host to:	Exhibits, trades shows, and smaller arena events. See www.iowaeventscenter.com
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		Building:	Wells Fargo Arena
		Address:	233 Center St., Des Moines, IA 50309-1323
		Map:	233 Center St.
		Host to:	Sports and entertainment events. See www.iowaeventscenter.com
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		Building:	Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
		Address:	1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009-2100
		Map:	1 Prairie Meadows Dr.
		Host to:	Racetrack & Casino See www.prairiemeadows.com

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