Board of Supervisors News and Press Releases
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Polk County Announces Distribution of Grant Funds from Opioid Settlement
Funds from lawsuit settlement will benefit organizations dedicated to preventing and treating opioid addiction.
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Polk County Board of Supervisors Seeks Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
Des Moines, IA- The Polk County Board of Supervisors is inviting dedicated residents to apply for volunteer positions on various boards and commissions.
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Polk County Enters Agreement with State Medical Examiner’s Office, Saving Millions for Polk County Taxpayers
Polk County taxpayers to save between $26-47 million in forgoing a new facility in joining with the State Medical Examiners Office’s $36 million expansion in addition to more than $1 million annually in personnel costs.
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Publication of Budget Materials
Polk County will hold a public hearing on 3/25/2025 at 9:25am to determine the maximum amount of tax dollars to be collected in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Polk County to Enhance Services for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs by Connecting Them to Financial Counseling
Polk County, Iowa, in association with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), announced today that they have been selected to participate in the Small Business Boost (SBB) Initiative.
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Polk County Implements New Budget Website to Encourage Community Engagement
The Polk County Board of Supervisors has implemented new processes for their 2025 budget season to make it easier for Polk County residents to participate.
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Polk County Votes on New Interim Administrator
Des Moines, IA- A special public meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors took place today, Wednesday, January 8.
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Polk County Board of Supervisors Elect Leadership for 2025
Des Moines, IA – In the first official meeting of the year, the Polk County Board of Supervisors took action to elect Matt McCoy, 1st District Supervisor, as it’s Chair and Jill Altringer, 2nd District Supervisor, as its Vice Chair.
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Polk County Board Chair Angela Connolly Issues Statement on Passing of President Carter
“My husband Tom and I would like to express our deepest condolences to the Carter family..."
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HY-VEE HALL TO BE RENAMED EMC EXPO CENTER ON JANUARY 1
Oak View Group Secures New Naming Rights Partner for Downtown Expo Center
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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 Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses, Supervisors also Declare August 31 Overdose Awareness Day (2)
Des Moines, IA- On Tuesday, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved the award of two $50,000 Harm Reduction Supplies Grants to the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition and Steps of Hope Iowa, funded by Polk County opioid settlement dollars.
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Polk County Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses, Supervisors also Declare August 31 Overdose Awareness Day (1)
Des Moines, IA- On Tuesday, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved the award of two $50,000 Harm Reduction Supplies Grants to the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition and Steps of Hope Iowa, funded by Polk County opioid settlement dollars.
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Polk County Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses, Supervisors also Declare August 31 Overdose Awareness Day
Des Moines, IA- On Tuesday, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved the award of two $50,000 Harm Reduction Supplies Grants to the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition and Steps of Hope Iowa, funded by Polk County opioid settlement dollars.
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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.