Citywide Sidewalk Repair Program
The City of Polk City is launching a citywide Sidewalk Repair Program to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility throughout the... more ››
CIWW Stage II Water Alert
Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) is easing restrictions from a Stage III Mandatory Lawn Water Ban to a Stage II Water Alert effective... more ››
2026 Four Seasons Festival Schedule
Get ready for one of Polk City’s favorite summer traditions! The Four Seasons Festival returns with exciting activities, familiar favorites... more ››
510 S. 3rd Street Development RFP
Request for Proposal
Seeking a Private Developer for 510 S. 3rd Street Polk City, IA
Public Information Meeting
Please join us on April 23 for an open house style Public Information Meeting from 4p-6p at the Community Room inside City Hall.
415 Construction Alert
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has scheduled construction work on Highway 415 beginning Monday, March 30, from the Mile Long... more ››
Road Closure Notice
Road Closure Notice – Parker Blvd. & Broadway IntersectionBeginning Monday, March 16, the Parker Blvd. and Broadway intersection will... more ››
Polk City Cleanup
It’s That Time of Year Again – Polk City Spring Cleanup!Mark your calendars! Polk City’s Spring Cleanup is scheduled for April 9 & 10.
Upcoming DOT Project – Bridge Road / Hwy 415 Overlay & Patching Work
*****CONSTRUCTION UPDATE*****Work to now begin Sunday, November 2Daytime Flagging to begin Tuesday, November 4 from 8am - 4pmConstruction... more ››
Halloween 2025
Don't forget! This year, Beggars Night will be on October 31 from 6p-8p. Celebrate safely, Polk City! #thisishalloween
City of Polk City, Iowa has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Award!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8/29/2025
A note from Mayor Karsjen regarding the Polk City Junction Trail
On August 13, I was pleased to appear before the Polk County Conservation Board and ask for their support of the resolution before them to... more ››
Sump Pump Line RFP
NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JURISDICTION OF CITY OF POLK CITY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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2025 Citizens Academy
Join us for a 5-week free informative meeting series designed especially for Polk City residents! Each week, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes... more ››
Public Information Meeting
You're invited to a public information meeting to learn more about Phase 7 of the Polk City Junction Trail Project and share your input on... more ››
150 Years Trivia Scavenger Hunt
From June 28, 2025, to July 31, 2025, Polk City Parks & Recreation is activating a month-long trivia scavenger hunt to celebrate Polk... more ››
Freedom in Full Bloom: 2025 Juneteenth
Let’s Celebrate Freedom Together! Juneteenth is more than a moment—it’s a movement. And this year, central iowa is showing up with events... more ››