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5 Points of Progress

Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake
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.

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8/29/2024

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
Conservation Events
Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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8/30/2024

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.

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8/28/2024

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
Conservation Events
Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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8/31/2024

Senior Services News
Polk County Senior Sites Menu

August 2024 Sept 2024

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8/28/2024

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Great Trees for Iowa Neighborhoods
Conservation Events
Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Great Trees for Iowa Neighborhoods

Join Melissa Burdick, Executive Director of The Brenton Arboretum, for an overview of spectacular tree choices for Iowa neighborhoods. The program will cover a selection of some of the best recommended trees to improve any landscape.

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9/3/2024

Senior Services News
The Senior Bulletin

August 2024 Sept 2024

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8/28/2024

Toddler Tales
Conservation Events
Toddler Tales

Let your imagination run wild with this nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets or a craft.

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9/5/2024

Election News
Polk County - General Election

Presidential General Election Tuesday, November 5 Polls Open 7:00a - 8:00p Absentee Ballot Requests

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8/28/2024

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
Conservation Events
Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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9/6/2024

Polk County Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Board of Supervisors News
Polk County Approves Grant Funds to Combat Opioid Overdoses

Supervisors also Declare August 31 Overdose Awareness Day

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8/27/2024

Homeschool Programs
Conservation Events
Homeschool Programs

Join us for a season of learning at the Jester Park Nature Center. This program series will be delivered in a flexible format that is designed for homeschool students. Each month we will explore a new theme related to the natural world.

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9/6/2024