Board of Supervisors News and Press Releases
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Community Partners Celebrate Opening of Polk County Life Services Center
Des Moines, IA– On Wednesday, the Polk County Board of Supervisors formally inaugurated the Life Services Center with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event.
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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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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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Des Moines Awarded NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championships First and Second Rounds
The NCAA announced today that Des Moines has been awarded the DI Men’s Basketball Championships First and Second Rounds happening in March 2028.
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Polk County Safe Bars Empower Hospitality Staff to Combat Sexual Violence
Des Moines, IA- Polk County recognizes the importance of vibrant entertainment venues and districts.
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Polk County Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Supervisors also Declare August 31 Overdose Awareness Day
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Polk County Begins Solar Power Installation on Facilities
Des Moines, IA- On Tuesday, Polk County Supervisors approved funding for the first phase of the installation of solar panels on county-owned buildings.
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Polk County Distributes Opioid Settlement Funds
Polk County will distribute almost $1,000,000 in county opioid settlement funds to five organizations over two years to provide supports for people with lived experience of substance use.
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Polk County Conducting Barriers to Housing and Community Needs Survey
Polk County is partnering with the City of Des Moines, Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority and West Des Moines to conduct the Barriers to Housing and Community Needs survey.
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Iowa Soil & Water Conservation Week Kickoff- Corteva Wetlands Project
Johnston, IA- Polk County, Iowa, has been diligently focusing on watershed efforts in the Beaver Creek Watershed.
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Polk County Tornado Response
Des Moines, IA- Polk County officials held an emergency conference call on Saturday to address the devastating impact of recent tornadoes and severe storms that struck the eastern part of the county, particularly in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
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Opioid Settlement Funds Grants Available
Des Moines, IA- Applications are now open for opioid settlement funds grants for Polk County organizations that support people with lived experience of substance use.
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Fraudulent Postcard From "County Deed Records" Circulates Again in Iowa
Des Moines, IA- County recorders in Iowa are notifying residents of a scam once again circulating in Iowa.
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Electric Vehicles Begin Replacing Polk County Fleet
Des Moines, IA- Polk County, Iowa has taken a significant step towards a sustainable and environmentally-friendly future with the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) to replace the existing county fleet.
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Exterior Light Testing Begins at Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA- Drivers on Interstate 235 and visitors to downtown Des Moines may have noticed a subtle but significant change to the city skyline in recent days.
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Polk County Issues Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month
Supervisors on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing February as black history month in Polk County.
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Polk County Administration Unveils Next Year Budget to Board of Supervisors
Des Moines, IA- On Wednesday, Polk County Administration staff presented the Board of Supervisors with the next fiscal year (24/25) budget.
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Polk County, Prairie Meadows Present Check to City of Des Moines
Polk County and Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel presented a check for $7.8 Million to City of Des Moines - Government on Monday.
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Polk County Seeking to Appoint Members to Condemnation Compensation Commission
DES MOINES, IA – The Polk County Board of Supervisors is looking for residents to serve on various boards and commissions.
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Polk County Supervisors Recognized by Des Moines International Airport
On Tuesday, Des Moines International Airport Executive Director Kevin Foley presented Polk County Supervisors with a plaque recognizing the board as terminal project champions.
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Polk County Iowa and Supervisor Matt McCoy Release Joint Statement
As elected officials, our most important obligations are to the citizen taxpayers of Polk County, Iowa.
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Polk County Seeks Assistance From USDA to Continue Summer Meal Program
The Polk County Board of Supervisors on Monday, sent USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack a letter offering to take the lead role in the distribution of a summer EBT meal program for children.
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Statement From Polk County Supervisors on Shooting at Perry High School
Our hearts are with the students, families and the school district staff of the Perry community.
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Polk County Contributes $5 Million to Support Health Care Workforce Needs
Funds Will Create a Health Care Training Facility at Des Moines University’s 3200 Grand Avenue Campus.
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Historic County Courthouse Illuminated in Green to Promote National Injury Prevention Day
Polk County is participating in this year’s National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD)
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Polk County Lights Courthouse Blue & White in Support of Israel
On Tuesday, the Polk County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation in support of the State of Israel in their justified response to the terrorist attacks of October 7th by Hamas.
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Immigrants, Refugees and New Residents Invited to Free Meal, Resource Fair for Welcoming Week
Polk County, in partnership with Des Moines Water Works, will host a free meal and resources fair in honor of central Iowa’s immigrant and refugee communities during Welcoming Week.