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Serving a diverse Central Iowa community, Polk County is among the nation’s most innovative public institutions. We bring together creative leaders, collaborative organizations and key resources to empower our communities and make life better for all people in Polk County.
Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, there will be NO IN-PERSON or professional inmate visitation on Monday, January 20th, 2025.
Like an umbrella, our buildings, paved surfaces, and compacted soils shed water instead of allowing it to naturally soak into the ground. This leads to flooding and water quality problems across the Des Moines metro and other urban areas in Iowa.
Customers may submit information by U.S. Mail, private shipping service, drop box, or scheduling an in-person appointment to complete a title transfer.
Bring nature into your home by creating moss wall art! Supplied with an (10x10) wood frame and an assortment of preserved moss you’ll be sure to create a beautiful art piece for your home. Instructions and materials will be provided.
Joshua Villa was loading a disabled vehicle onto his tow truck while an Urbandale police officer and a DOT Highway Helper assisted at the scene. Evidence showed that a semitruck failed to move over or slow down and struck Mr. Villa.
Enjoy an active hour of snowshoeing followed by two hours of forest bathing. Brandy Case Haub, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, will be leading this interactive class. If there is no snow, we will go on a winter woodland hike followed by forest bathing.
Boat renewal postcards will be sent out the beginning of January. You can then renew your vessel online, by mail or in the office. All Iowa registrations expire April 30th, 2025. A $5.00 penalty is added to the renewal cost for an expired Iowa registration.
Take time to unwind as the sun sets on the outdoor plaza or the Great Hall of the Jester Park Nature Center. The class will begin with a short nature hike to give participants a chance distress and enjoy the beauty of nature. The yoga class is perfect for beginners.
Some can fly, some can dig, and some can swim, but we all have one thing in common, we’re all mammals, including us. We’ll discuss the characteristics that make mammals a unique class of animals and review the diverse selection of species living here in Iowa.
Special School Elections - Tuesday, March 4th Dallas Center - Grimes Community School District North Polk Community School District Saydel Community School District Polls Open: 7:00a - 8:00p
Parks and nature centers offer great opportunities for public art. Join Polk County Conservation art committee members Missy Smith and Lewis Major for a virtual art walk through Jester Park.