Polk

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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.

5 Points of Progress

Election Promoted
Polk County-General Election Results

Presidential General Election Election Results

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11/13/2024

Board of Supervisors Promoted
Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed 2024-2027 Consolidated Plan for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Polk County has developed a proposed 2024-2027 Consolidated Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to be funded pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

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10/9/2024

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Conservation Events
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

Join Central Iowa’s Valley View Flower Farm at this wreath class to learn how to make a hand-tied evergreen wreath. We will be using a variety of fragrant evergreen from the Western US as well as local and Midwestern evergreens.

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12/7/2024

Paper Making: Holiday Cards - CANCELLED
Conservation Events
Paper Making: Holiday Cards - CANCELLED

Learn the art of creating handmade paper from start to finish. Pre-made paper will also be available for card decoration.

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12/7/2024

Polk County Appoints Juliann Van Liew as Next Health Department Director
Health Department News
Polk County Appoints Juliann Van Liew as Next Health Department Director

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has named Juliann Van Liew as the next Director of the Polk County Health Department (PCHD).

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12/3/2024

Holiday Horse-Drawn Rides (10 am to 3:30 pm)
Conservation Events
Holiday Horse-Drawn Rides (10 am to 3:30 pm)

We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!

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12/7/2024

Election News
Historical Election Results & Data Research

Past Election Results and Data Research

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12/2/2024

Holiday Horse-Drawn Rides (10 am to 3:30 pm)
Conservation Events
Holiday Horse-Drawn Rides (10 am to 3:30 pm)

We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!

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12/8/2024

County Attorney News
Des Moines man sentenced to 25 years in prison for baseball-bat attack

The victim suffered serious head injuries. “Without life-saving procedures by a brain surgeon, he was going to die,” Bell said.

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11/26/2024

Make and Take Stained Glass Workshop
Conservation Events
Make and Take Stained Glass Workshop

This class will introduce you to the basics of the art of stain glass. Glass types, tools, patterns, and techniques will be discussed. Participants will learn how to cut, snap, and grind glass, how to apply copper foil, and solder pieces together.

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12/8/2024

Senior Services News
Polk County Senior Sites Menu

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11/26/2024

Knee-High Naturalists
Conservation Events
Knee-High Naturalists

Are you ready to get outside and explore? Come and hear a story followed by some outdoor fun! As naturalists we will hike, investigate, and navigate through the trails and grounds of Jester Park as we learn what makes the outdoors such an amazing place.

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12/11/2024