by Jake Schreier
4/22/2015
The CodeRED system may be used for significant incidents and events where the timely notification of an effected population or geographic area of the City/County is essential or highly desirable. Calls can be made in a radius around a given location, by streets, custom drawn areas or by contact groups.Some examples of the types of incidents or events where the CodeRED syst...
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by Jake Schreier
4/21/2015
The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Bureau are proud to announce that the City of Polk City has received the 2014 Tree City USA Growth Award at the 25th Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon, held at the Stoney Creek Inn on April 9, 2015. State Forester Paul Tauke commented, “The T...
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by Jake Schreier
4/20/2015
Polk City's 9th Annual Community Garage Sale will be Saturday, June 27 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Rain or Shine). Registration for this event is available until June 15. Registration forms are available online here as well as at the Reising Sun Cafe, local Casey's General Store and Kum & Go, the Polk City Library, and at City Hall. Ads will be placed in ...
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by Jake Schreier
4/10/2015
Phil Jensen is one of the founding members of The Polk City Arbor League. Twenty two years ago Phil expressed his interest in helping to form a tree planting group in Polk City. Phil lives just outside the City limits where he takes care of his own acreage and trees.His passion for horticulture spilled over into the City of Polk City from the beginning; as he h...
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by Jake Schreier
3/31/2015
The City of Polk City is updating our Comprehensive Plan and we need YOUR participation!A Comprehensive Plan is a guide for decision makers about the city’s growth and development. It represents the community’s vision for the future and is therefore heavily dependent upon public participation. Residents, businesses and city staff work together to identify...
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by Jake Schreier
3/20/2015
March 23-27, 2015
The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department and the National Weather Service have declared the week of March 23 through March 27, 2015 Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Awareness Week is an annual event to remind Iowans that severe weather is part of living in our state and that understanding the risks and how to respond to...
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by Jake Schreier
3/18/2015
Toxic. Corrosive. Reactive. Flammable.How to dispose of household hazardous waste.When was the last time you cleaned out under your kitchen sink? What about your garage or storage shed? Do you know what to do with unused and unwanted products you’ll find like oven cleaner, furniture polish and insect repellent? What about old automotive stuff like car wax, motor oil ...
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by Jake Schreier
3/10/2015
Councilman Jeff Walters regretfully announced his resignation from the Polk City Council during the February 9th, 2015 Council meeting. Mr. Walters’ resignation became necessary due to his family relocating to the Fort Dodge area where he and his wife are pursuing career opportunities. The City of Polk City is incredibly thankful to Jeff for his past 3 pl...
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by Jake Schreier
2/25/2015
The City of Polk City was recently approved to enter into the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The City started working towards being a part of this program on February 12, 2014. A Public Hearing held last September 22 led to three separate readings of an ordinance required before applying to enter in the NFIP. The ordinance was passed on October ...
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by Jake Schreier
1/9/2015
The Metro Waste Authority has some helpful tips for cart placement this winter:
Among the many issues winter weather presents, garbage and recycling cart placement can also be tricky. Here are some cart placement tips to keep waste and recycling removal efficient and safe for all involved.
When you dig out of your driveway, be sure to make a spot for your carts. Have e...
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