Polk

It’s about the people.

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

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

Prairie Seed Harvest
Conservation Events
Prairie Seed Harvest

Join us for a rewarding day in the great outdoors as we work together to protect one of the most endangered ecosystems on planet Earth – Iowa’s tallgrass prairies.

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10/22/2024

October '24 Lunch & Learn: Standing by Victims and First Responders
Emergency Management Events
October '24 Lunch & Learn: Standing by Victims and First Responders

The purpose of the Lunch and Learn series is to provide a wide variety of subjects that we felt would be interesting, new, helpful, and aligned with our mission, to the diverse population and disciplines that we serve.

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10/22/2024

Election News
2024 Polk County General Election

Polk County Iowa Presidential General Election Tuesday, November 5 Polls Open 7:00a - 8:00p Early Voting is Open

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10/22/2024

WELLS FARGO ARENA TO BE RENAMED CASEY’S CENTER ON JULY 1
Board of Supervisors News
WELLS FARGO ARENA TO BE RENAMED CASEY’S CENTER ON JULY 1

Oak View Group Secures New Naming Rights Partner for Downtown Arena

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10/21/2024

Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park
Conservation Events
Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park

Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.

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10/24/2024

County Attorney News
Des Moines man gets 15-year prison sentence for stabbing

“My son didn’t deserve to be murdered by Jason Parker. This was not an accident nor was it provoked,” his father wrote.

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10/17/2024

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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10/25/2024

County Attorney News
Jury convicts Michigan truck driver of vehicular homicide-OWI in tow-truck driver's death

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. The semi-truck driver did not stop, according to the Urbandale officer.

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10/14/2024

Prairie Seed Harvest
Conservation Events
Prairie Seed Harvest

Join us for a rewarding day in the great outdoors as we work together to protect one of the most endangered ecosystems on planet Earth – Iowa’s tallgrass prairies.

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10/25/2024

Veteran Affairs News
Veterans Day Celebration

November 11, 2024

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10/10/2024

Homeschool Programs
Conservation Events
Homeschool Programs

Join us for a season of learning at the Jester Park Nature Center. This program series will be delivered in a flexible format that is designed for homeschool students. Each month we will explore a new theme related to the natural world.

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10/25/2024