Mayor & Council

A Message From Mayor Karsjen

We love Polk City!  It’s something I hear repeated frequently by people I visit with all around town.  When our family moved to Polk City, we quickly found it to be a vibrant, welcoming and friendly place.  We too are proud to call Polk City our home.

There’s no doubt Polk City is on the move.  Dynamic growth has swelled our population to almost 5,500 people, which makes us the 3rd fastest growing community in the Des Moines Metro area.  Our family friendly environment invites everyone to thrive here but especially those with children in the North Polk school district. 

Businesses can also thrive in Polk City.  We’re close enough to the larger Metro area to benefit from its services but far enough away to provide the lower costs of a smaller community.  In Polk City, we offer businesses choices, whether its locating in our bustling commercial districts or our charming “Square” with its eclectic mix of restaurants, specialty businesses, and offices.  

Polk City is also proud to be “A City for all Seasons” through our Saylorville and Big Creek lakes, our many trails, parks, and TCI golf course.  We prize our unique surroundings and are eager to share them with others from across our state and beyond.  

We invite you to come and experience our community, and hope that one day you too will join us in saying, “We Love Polk City!”

Steve Karsjen
Mayor

Mayor Steve Karsjen

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