News and Announcements
Board of Supervisors News
Fraud Mail Claiming to Update Business Information Not From Polk County
Des Moines, IA- On Friday, Polk County became aware of a scam targeting vendors including small businesses and other individuals requesting an update of purchasing information.
County Attorney News
UPDATE: Lindaman sentenced to 50 years in prison
Dr. Lindaman, 73, was accused of abusing an 8-year-old child in his home in Ankeny on June 27, 2023.
County Attorney News
UPDATE: Victims walk canceled because of weather
“One of the most significant victims’ rights is the right to be heard,” Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said.
Conservation News
Scavenger Hunt at Strasser Woods State Preserve
Fun ways to enjoy Strasser Woods State Preserve.
Election News
2024 Polk County Primary Election
Primary Election - Tuesday, June 4 Polls Open Election Day: 7:00a - 8:00p
County Attorney News
Jury convicts man of sexual exploitation for sharing videos of children
Each of the counts is a class D felony, for a potential sentence of up to 55 years in prison.
Emergency Management News
Draft of 2024 Polk County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)
Open for Public comment till May 6th.
Board of Supervisors News
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.
Conservation News
Invasive Buy Back Program
Polk County Conservation is implementing a Callery (Bradford) Pear and Burning Bush “buy-back” program for residents of Polk County, Iowa.
Election News
Historical Election Results & Data Research
Past Election Results and Data Research
County Attorney News
UPDATE: Judge sentences three to prison for 2022 shooting
Evidence showed that the defendants, without provocation, fired 48 gunshots at the three victims.
County Attorney News
Des Moines man convicted of first-degree murder in 2021 shooting
Darren Antwon Diggs, 29, was accused of killing Kalvyn Kline, 21, on Oct. 22, 2021, by shooting him multiple times in his head and chest outside Crosswinds Apartments at 1648 Hull Ave.
Conservation News
Construction Roundup: Summer Projects
This summer Polk County Conservation Parks are getting upgrades! As the temperature increases, stay informed on all the projects and closures happening in the parks.
Health Department News
Local Health Organizations and Partners Launch Community Health Needs Assessment in Central Iowa
Multiple health organizations and community partners have joined forces to launch the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) aimed at gathering valuable insights into the health needs and priorities of residents in Central Iowa.
Property Tax News
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 News
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.
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