News and Announcements
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.
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
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
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.
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.
County Sheriff News
CIVIL Fees Changes coming November 1, 2024
Effective November 1, 2024, due to an increase in postage, there will be a fee change for garnishments processed by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
County Sheriff News
PCSO Pink Patch Project
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that we will again be showing our support by participating in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Project during the month of October.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Election News
Historical Election Results & Data Research
Past Election Results and Data Research
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Health Department News
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Polk County Health Department
PCHD is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season.
Emergency Management News
Governor Reynolds Disaster Proclamation For Polk County Due To 5/20 and Ongoing Storms
The Governor's Proclamation makes state resources available to assist in response and recovery, and activates grant programs to affected, qualified, low income residents.
County Attorney News
Des Moines man sentenced to 60 years in prison for death and injury of infants
Keyontay’s mother, Keonna, told the court that her child’s organs were donated to other children. “His life won’t go in vain,” she wrote.
Health Department News
Polk County Health Department Director Helen Eddy Announces Retirement
After seven years of dedicated service, Helen Eddy, Director of the Polk County Health Department (PCHD), will be retiring on January 17, 2025.
Conservation News
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake
During the summer recreation season, Polk County Conservation staff are regularly monitoring the water in Easter Lake, taking samples weekly for testing. Every week on Thursday or Friday, weekly results will be posted here.
Treasurer News
Appointments Encouraged for All Services - Required for Title Transfer
Appointments save time and are given priority.
Conservation News
Hiking Trail Updates at Easter Lake Park
Hiking trail improvements are in motion at Easter Lake Park thanks to Polk County Water & Land Legacy Bond (PCWLL) funding and successful efforts of timber stand improvement.
County Recorder News
Holiday Hours
The Office will be closed on the following days: Veterans Day - Nov 11th | Thanksgiving Nov 28th & 29th | Christmas Dec 24th & 25th
County Attorney News
Las Vegas man convicted of second-degree murder in Rico's shooting
James Mikale Wiggins, 35, argued that he was acting in self-defense when he was entering Rico’s and Tyrone Hutchins, who was also armed, was running out of the bar at 2314 University Ave.
County Attorney News
UPDATE: Jury convicts Harris of second-degree murder in Drake-area shooting
Evidence indicated that Tyrell Grimes and Andrew Jerome Harris, 44, argued outside Rico’s at Drake bar and grill.
Board of Supervisors News
Polk County Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Supervisors also Declare August 31 Overdose Awareness Day
Treasurer News
Polk County Treasurer’s Office Closed September 2
Payment options are available when the office is closed.