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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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3/1/2024

Electric Vehicles Begin Replacing Polk County Fleet
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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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2/28/2024

Exterior Light Testing Begins at Iowa Events Center
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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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2/21/2024

Polk County Issues Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month
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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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2/13/2024

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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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2/7/2024

Polk County, Prairie Meadows Present Check to City of Des Moines
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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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2/7/2024

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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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1/30/2024

Polk County Supervisors Recognized by Des Moines International Airport
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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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1/30/2024

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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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1/30/2024

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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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1/9/2024

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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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1/4/2024

Polk County Contributes $5 Million to Support Health Care Workforce Needs
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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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12/12/2023

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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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11/15/2023

Polk County Lights Courthouse Blue & White in Support of Israel
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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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10/17/2023

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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.

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9/11/2023

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Polk County Seeks Public Comments Regarding Bond Authorization for Des Moines Airport Authority

Polk County Seeks Public Comments Regarding Bond Authorization for Des Moines Airport Authority Ballot Initiative Requested to Issue Sale of Bonds to Support Airport Terminal Expansion

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9/1/2023

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Polk County Continues to Fund Emergency Contraception for Victims of Sexual Assault

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved unanimously to continue to provide funding and crisis and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and rape. The measure follows a State of Iowa attempt to remove critical care healthcare services from those who need it most.

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8/17/2023

Polk County Partners Come Together To Address Gun Violence
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Polk County Partners Come Together To Address Gun Violence

PCHD unveils Gun Safety Campaign, ‘Talk it Up, Lock it Up’

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8/1/2023

Homeowners 65+ Eligible For $3,250 Property Tax Exemption
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Homeowners 65+ Eligible For $3,250 Property Tax Exemption

Iowan’s age 65 or older are eligible for a property tax exemption worth $3,250 for the assessment year beginning January 1, 2023

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6/16/2023

Polk County Administration Building Visitor Entrance Procedures
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Polk County Administration Building Visitor Entrance Procedures

Security Upgrades Mirror Those Currently Utilized by Other County, State and Federal Buildings

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6/2/2023

A Day at the Farm, a “Defining Decade” of Momentum
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A Day at the Farm, a “Defining Decade” of Momentum

Water quality efforts, progress to be recognized at Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy 10th anniversary field day

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5/24/2023

Polk County Launches Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment
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Polk County Launches Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment

Two-Year Water Improvement Project Commissioned by Polk County

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5/22/2023

Polk County Funds $5 Million Down Payment Assistance Program
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Polk County Funds $5 Million Down Payment Assistance Program

In an effort to create sustainable home ownership for low income families, Polk County has committed $5 million to a new down payment assistance program.

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5/9/2023

Polk County Mosquito Remediation Efforts Set To Begin
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Polk County Mosquito Remediation Efforts Set To Begin

During the week of May 15th, Polk County will apply larvicide product by helicopter to targeted areas in the unincorporated Polk County.

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5/3/2023

Polk County Financial Empowerment Center Celebrates Milestone
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Polk County Financial Empowerment Center Celebrates Milestone

DES MOINES, IA – On Monday, Polk County joined other community leaders to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of the Polk County Financial Empowerment Center.

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4/24/2023

Polk County Awards $250,000 To Iowa Rivers Revival
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Polk County Awards $250,000 To Iowa Rivers Revival

Funds Multi-Year Cleanup Effort of 250 Miles of River & Stream Shoreline

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4/14/2023

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Polk County Funds Healthcare Collaborative

The Polk County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday announced a $1 million grant for the creation of a new Health Care Workforce Collaborative in Central Iowa

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2/22/2023