Polk

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Serving a diverse Central Iowa community, Polk County is among the nation’s most innovative public institutions. We bring together creative leaders, collaborative organizations and key resources to empower our communities and make life better for all people in Polk County.

5 Points of Progress

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.

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10/9/2024

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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10/25/2024

Prairie Seed Harvest
Conservation Events
Prairie Seed Harvest

Join us for a rewarding day in the great outdoors as we work together to protect one of the most endangered ecosystems on planet Earth – Iowa’s tallgrass prairies.

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10/25/2024

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

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10/25/2024

Community Partners Celebrate Opening of Polk County Life Services Center
Board of Supervisors News
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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10/23/2024

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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10/25/2024

County Attorney News
Pleasant Hill man gets 17-year prison sentence for police chase

“Mr. Weir put multiple lives in danger because of his selfish actions,” Assistant County Attorney Leslie Nesbit told the judge. “A person dies every day in this country because of eluding."

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10/23/2024

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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10/25/2024

WELLS FARGO ARENA TO BE RENAMED CASEY’S CENTER ON JULY 1
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

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10/21/2024

Nature Center After Dark: Halloween
Conservation Events
Nature Center After Dark: Halloween

Here’s your chance to visit the Jester Park Nature Center after dark. The hour will include storytelling, crafts, open Nature Center exhibits, and a short program on the theme of the night. This October, feel free to come in costume for our family-friendly Halloween-themed night.

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10/25/2024

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.

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10/17/2024

Bat House Building - CANCELLED
Conservation Events
Bat House Building - CANCELLED

Bats are one of the most effective natural controllers of insects, eating thousands of bugs nightly. Currently, bat populations are decreasing. Help them out by building a bat house.

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10/26/2024