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» City-Data.com: Polk County, Iowa    Profiles population demographics, jobs, housing, agriculture and crime statistics. Includes a list of recreational areas, churches, cemeteries, post offices, charts, graphs and maps.    http://www.city-data.com/county/Polk_County-IA.html

» Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority    Serving Greater Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Ankeny and Altoona. Includes schedules and routes, information about programs and employment.    http://www.ridedart.com/

» Eastern Regional Polk County    Nonprofit regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract new businesses to the area and retain and grow existing ones. Formed by the communities of Altoona, Bondurant, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill.    http://www.iowa-property.com/

» Iowa State University Extension - Polk County    Offers agricultural, business, family and 4-H programs and resources. Includes staff directory, news, events, hours and directions. Located in Des Moines.    http://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/

» Keyboard West Studios    Piano, guitar and voice instruction for all ages, in a partner/group format. Includes curriculum, class schedule, and job openings. Locations in Clive and West Des Moines.    http://www.keyboardwest.com/

» Metro Waste Authority    Manages all the solid waste generated within the Polk County area. Includes landfill, household hazardous waste facility, transfer station and residential recycling programs.    http://www.mwatoday.com/residential.html

» North Polk Community School District    Serves Alleman and Polk City. Includes administration information, board meeting minutes, and contact details.    http://www.n-polk.k12.ia.us/

» Polk County Air Quality    Information about air quality and pollution conditions in the area, open burning, monitoring, permits, rules and regulations.    http://www.airquality.co.polk.ia.us/

» Polk County Assessor    Appraises all property for tax purposes fairly and equitably by state law. Includes database search, data to download, forms, FAQs and maps. Located in Des Moines.    http://www.assess.co.polk.ia.us/

» Polk County Conservation Board    Created to acquire, develop, and maintain areas devoted to conservation and public recreation. Includes rules and policies, agendas and minutes, activities, rental facilities, volunteerism, and guides and maps.    http://www.conservationboard.org/

» Polk County Fire Chiefs Association    Works to promote excellence in fire-EMS leadership, shared training opportunities, cooperative operations and joint economic ventures. Includes meeting schedule, policies, teams and training information.    http://www.pcfca.com/

» Polk County Medical Society    Represents professional and ethical physicians from both Polk and Warren counties. Includes information about membership, legislation, a bulletin and travel opportunities. Located in Des Moines.    http://www.pcms.org/

» Polk County, Iowa    Official county government site. Includes information about offices and departments, profiles of elected officials, services and things to do.    http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/

» Polk County, Iowa - US Census Bureau    Provides population, demographic, and housing information.    http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19153.html

» Polk Soil and Water Conservation District    Provides information about programs, watershed projects, staff profiles, photographs and urban conservation. Located in Ankeny.    http://polk-swcd.org/

» Southeast Polk Community School District    Calendar, lunch menus, class reunion information, newsletters, and school board agendas and minutes.    http://www.se-polk.k12.ia.us/

» Visiting Nurse Services    Private non-profit health provider, providing public health services since 1908. Offers flu immunizations, DNA testing, TB screening, health classes, healthy start/Storknest programs and senior assistance. Includes a community resource directory.    http://vnsdm.org/