News and Announcements
Property Tax Promoted
School, County and City Budget Year Statement to Taxpayers
If you have received a Budget Year Statement, and have questions, click on the link below which takes you to the Iowa Department of Management’s website.
Property Tax Promoted
Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy
Polk County will hold a public hearing on March 26th, 2024 at 9:30 AM on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
Election News
Des Moines City Council At Large Special Election
City of Des Moines Special Election City Council At-Large (Fill Vacancy) Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Polls Open - 7:00a - 8:00p
Election News
2024 Polk County Primary Election
Primary Election - Tuesday, June 4 Polls Open Election Day: 7:00a - 8:00p
Election News
Historical Election Results & Data Research
Past Election Results and Data Research
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Conservation News
2024 Prescribed Burning Season
Prescribed burn season is upon us! Our Natural Resource Crews will be conducting prescribed burning in our parks and trails as weather allows this week and extending through the spring season.
Conservation News
No Snow, No Problem
Slide down a 600-foot-long hill tubing starting this spring at Sleepy Hollow.
County Recorder News
Holiday Hours
The Office will be closed on the following days: Memorial Day - May 27th | Juneteenth - June 19th | Independence Day - July 4th | Labor Day - Sept 2nd | Veterans Day - Nov 11th | Thanksgiving Nov 28th & 29th | Christmas Dec 24th & 25th
Board of Supervisors News
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.
County Attorney News
Ankeny doctor convicted of sexual assault
He is scheduled to stand trial April 1, 2024, on an enhanced charge. If convicted, he could face 50 years in prison with a mandatory 42½ years.
Board of Supervisors News
Polk County Issues Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month
Supervisors on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing February as black history month in Polk County.
County Attorney News
Jury convicts three of attempted murder
Evidence showed that the defendants, without provocation, fired 48 gunshots at the three victims.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
County Attorney News
Mississippi man charged with third-degree criminal mischief in violation of individual rights
Evidence shows the defendant made statements to law enforcement and the public indicating he destroyed the property because of the victim’s religion.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Conservation News
What is a Wetland?
A wetland is an area of land that is continuously or periodically wet during the year. Also called swamps, marshes, bogs, or prairie potholes, Iowa was once dotted with thousands of wetlands.