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5 Points of Progress

Mornings in the Garden: Jester Park
Conservation Events
Mornings in the Garden: Jester Park

Lend a helping hand setting up our native gardens for success this growing season.

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9/26/2023

Election News
Polk County Iowa - City/School Election - November 7, 2023

City/School Election - Polk County Iowa Polling Locations/Sample Ballots

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9/26/2023

Senior Services News
The Senior Bulletin

September 2023 October 2023

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9/26/2023

Sunset Yoga
Conservation Events
Sunset Yoga

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.

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9/26/2023

County Attorney News
Des Moines man convicted of murder in first homicide of 2022

Trishay Marsean Thompson, 24, of Des Moines, was found Jan. 9 with gunshot wounds in his car at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.

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9/22/2023

Lunch And Learn September '23 - Damage Assessment
Emergency Management Events
Lunch And Learn September '23 - Damage Assessment

From Rapid Needs Assessments, to gathering everything needed for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, learn about what is needed, and importantly, how to plan and execute an assessment in those first crucial hours after a disaster, and how to follow up as the incident stabilizes.

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9/27/2023

Veteran Affairs News
Drive-thru Flu Shots

October 5, 2023 9am-3pm

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9/22/2023

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
Conservation Events
Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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9/29/2023

Senior Services News
The Senior Sites Meal Menu

September 2023

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9/20/2023

Family Fun Night
Conservation Events
Family Fun Night

Gather your friends and family together for a night of fun at Jester Park’s Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center. Opportunities will be available for bouldering (age 4+) and archery (age 10+). A variety of games will be available.

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9/29/2023

Health Department News
Polk County Health Department Partners with Des Moines Public Library on Gun Safety

Polk County Health Department (PCHD) is excited to announce its partnership with Des Moines Public Library on promoting gun safety in our community. Gun trigger locks are available and FREE to pick up at all Des Moines Public Library locations.

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9/20/2023

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
Conservation Events
Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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9/30/2023