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New Signs in Town
New blue and white directional signs are being placed around Polk City to help visitors find their way to the historic town square and business district.
Police & Fire Departments in 15 Minutes Program
On April 9 to 11 the National Every 15 Minutes program was held at North Polk High School. The program's goal is to create awareness for young drivers to the danger of alcohol and driving. The program also brings awareness to the fact that, on a national basis, every 15 minutes someone is killed in an alcohol related automobile crash. The program consists of several mock events including an unsuccessful hospital trauma scene, a police arrest and booking, the Grim Reaper coming into school classrooms and removing a different "fatality" every 15 minutes, the crash and rescue and finally a "funeral held in the school". Many thanks go to the Polk City Police and Fire Departments, Mercy Medical Center, North Polk High School, the Madrid Funeral Home and the Ankeny Police Department.
Police Association Seeking Inactive Cell Phones
The Polk City Police Association is asking you to donate your inactive cell phones that you no longer use to help raise funds for the association’s Community Education. You may drop your phones (any kind of cell phone with battery) at boxes located at City Hall, Casey's and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. No chargers or accessories please. PaceButler Corporation will be purchasing the phones.
City Wide Garage Sale to Be June 21st. The 2nd annual City Wide Garage sale will be June 21st from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. View the flyer or call Teresa 984-6316 or Charlotte 984-9258.
Home Improvement Program Has Started
The Polk City Home Improvement Program "PCHIP" was created to help home owners make repairs to their homes. It is a city funded program. Your home must be located within the city limits and you must own your home and not rent. There are income limits and a property value limit. An application can be obtained at City Hall. Or click here for More information.
Historical Society Awarded Grant
The Big Creek Historical Society has been awarded a $2,500 Polk County Community Betterment Grant by Tom Hockensmith, 3rd District County Supervisor. Tom Cox, President, said the grant will be used to aid in the restoration of historic city hall in Polk City and development of programming for the Big Creek Historical Museum located at 112 3rd Street, Polk City.
Help Keep Polk City Clean Did you know that it is against city code to rake your leaves or grass on to the street, or burn your leaves in a city street? The city would like to remind citizens of the following code: 135.03 PLACING DEBRIS ON STREET. It is unlawful for any person to throw or deposit on any street or alley any grass, glass bottle, nails, tacks, wire, cans, trash, garbage, rubbish, litter, offal, leaves, or any other debris likely to be washed into the storm sewer and clog the storm sewer, or any substance likely to injure any person, animal or vehicle. (Code of Iowa, Se. 321.369)
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