2016-17 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
A letter from our friends at IMPACT Community Action Partnership concerning the 2016-17 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program:Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017...
View Article2016 Polk City GIS Day
Did you know that November 16th is GIS Day? Polk City has been utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create City inventories, maps, and more for over a decade!We are a proud participant of...
View ArticlePolk City's 2016 Fall Festival
Polk City's Police and Fire Departments will be hosting the City's 16th Annual Fall Festival Saturday, October 29th at the Polk City Fire Department located at 309 West Van Dorn Street. The Festival...
View Article2016 Polk City GIS Day
Did you know that November 16th is GIS Day? Polk City has been utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create City inventories, maps, and more for over a decade!We are a proud participant of...
View Article2016 Polk City Square Lighting!
Polk City's 2016 Square Lighting is next week on Tuesday, December 6th! This event will be fun for the whole family with festivities starting at 5:00 PM and going until 8:00 PM.Make sure to be there...
View Article2016-17 Winter Weather Information
Winter weather has arrived in Polk City! Whether you’re a resident, a contracted snow removal crew, or a small business you need to know how and when to properly deal with this season’s snow and ice...
View ArticleUPDATE: 2016-17 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
UPDATE: Applications are still being accepted for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Be sure to get applications in before April 28, 2017. Call 515-985-7633 for more information on this...
View ArticleCity of Polk City Receives 2016 Tree City USA Growth Award
Arbor Day Foundation Names Polk City Tree City USA, Growth Award WinnerPolk City, IA was named a 2016 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest...
View Article2017 Spring/Summer Construction Projects
Spring has arrived in Polk City and with the nicer weather comes new and repair construction of City roadways. Construction projects are often scheduled over wide ranges of time to allow for the...
View Article11th Annual Polk City Community Garage Sale Registration
Polk City's 11th Annual Community Garage Sale will be Saturday, June 24 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Rain or Shine). Registration for this event is available until June 9. Registration forms are available...
View ArticleMayor Morse Proclaims May 2017 as Poppy Month
MAYOR PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by citizen soldiers; andWHEREAS, millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the...
View ArticleStreet Repair Project 2016 Update
The street repairs on Julianna Court are scheduled for May 11-May 26, 2017. Work consists of pavement repairs and joint sealing that will cause lane closures but one lane of traffic will remain open...
View ArticleStreet Repair Project Update
Repairs on 3rd Street will begin today just south of Northside Drive. This work will be constructed in stages with lane shifts and traffic being maintained in both directions. Anticipate construction...
View ArticleMayor Morse Proclaims May 14-20, 2017 as National Police Week
WHEREAS, the Congress and the President of the United States have designated Monday, May 15, 2017 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week to honor the...
View ArticleMayor Morse Proclaims May 21-27, 2017 as Emergency Medical Services Week
PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; andWHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a...
View ArticleMayor Morse Proclaims May 21-27, 2017 as National Public Works Week
PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, Public Works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; andWHEREAS, such services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts...
View ArticleStreet Repair Project Update
The street repairs on Pine Ridge Dr and also Cedar and Southside Drive are scheduled for June 1-16, 2017. Work consists of pavement repairs and joint sealing that will cause lane closures but one lane...
View Article3rd Street Pavement Repair
Pavement repair will begin on 3rd Street near the Kiwanis Park on June 12, 2017. This work is expected to take up to a week to be completed and to cure. During this time you may expect slowed traffic...
View ArticleUpcoming Changes to Westside Dr & Parker Blvd
There will be several changes happening on Westside Dr, Parker Blvd, and Broadway St to help improve and promote the safety of our streets. These changes will become effective after the final reading...
View ArticleFireworks Usage
The city council has had the third reading and approved ordinance No. 2017-500 regarding the definition and usage of fireworks in Polk City. To help better understand the new regulations, please see...
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