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5 Points of Progress

Veteran Affairs News
Veterans Mobile Food Pantry

September Veterans Mobile Food Pantry

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8/13/2024

Volunteer Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park
Conservation Events
Volunteer Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park

Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.

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8/15/2024

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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8/8/2024

Pony Tales
Conservation Events
Pony Tales

Enjoy listening to a pony-themed story while the ponies of the Equestrian Center are listening nearby. A pony meet and greet will follow!

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8/15/2024

Polk County Property Taxes due September 30
Treasurer News
Polk County Property Taxes due September 30

Property owners are encouraged to pay online. The online payment system is easy, convenient and secure. To make a payment, go to www.iowataxandtags.org.

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8/8/2024

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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8/16/2024

Celebrate the Olympics with Polk County Conservation
Conservation News
Celebrate the Olympics with Polk County Conservation

Watching the Olympics can inspire you to start a new hobby or adventure. And Polk County Conservation can start you off in just the right location.

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8/2/2024

Wild Night Life & Hike
Conservation Events
Wild Night Life & Hike

Join us for a campfire program about the wild night life in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as we search for some of these nocturnal animals. Stay for s’mores!

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8/16/2024

Election News
Historical Election Results & Data Research

Past Election Results and Data Research

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8/1/2024

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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8/17/2024

Senior Services News
The Senior Bulletin

July 2024 August 2024

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7/29/2024

Hike for Health at Brown's Woods
Conservation Events
Hike for Health at Brown's Woods

Why walk the mall when you can enjoy the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun.

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8/19/2024