by Jenny
10/10/2018
Construction on the intersection roadway improvements at IA 415 and W Bridge Road in Polk City is scheduled to start on October 21st depending on weather. The roadway improvements include removal of raised island on eastbound approach of W Bridge Road, sidewalk ramps, and construction of northbound right turn lane. The roadway improvements are anticipat...
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by Jenny
10/1/2018
Polk County and Iowa DOT have partnered to review traffic operations, safety and future corridor goals for IA 141 and IA 415, including the intersection of IA 415 and Beaver Drive in northwest Polk County. A Public Information Meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 5p-630p at Jester Park Lodge, 11121 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, Iowa 50109. Polk County and ...
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by Jenny
9/27/2018
Mayor Morse proclaims the week of October 7-13, 2018 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the city, and urges all residents to be aware of their surroundings, look for available ways out in the event of a fire or other emergency, respond when a smoke alarm sounds by exiting the building immediately, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Polk Cit...
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by Jenny
9/26/2018
Meet PCPD's newest member, K9 Eudoris (E6). Officer Matt Aicher recently completed a 5 week initial training at Canine Tactical and is back on the street with his new partner.
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by Jenny
9/19/2018
Polk City welcomes the city’s first full time Fire Chief, Chief Jim Mitchell. The city announced the opening of the full time Fire Chief position in April of this year. Chief Mitchell was selected from a field of 30 applicants for this new position. Mitchell has more than three decades of experience in fire service and had most recently been the Fire Chie...
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by Jenny
5/31/2017
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 of traffic will remain open at all times. Anticipate construction delays. On street parking will be limited in affected areas. Work is subject to weather del...
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by Jenny
5/23/2017
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Public Works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, such services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of the Public Works Officials; and
WHEREAS, National Public Works Week celebrates the vital role Public Works plays in connecting us all together and assuring a hi...
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by Jenny
5/22/2017
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injur...
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by Jenny
5/15/2017
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 service and sacrifice of those law enforcement officers that risk their lives to protect our communities and safeguard our democracy; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 900,0...
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by Jenny
5/11/2017
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 delays, and lane closures during working hours. This work may last two to three weeks allowing for pavement cure time.
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