Nonprofit organization sponsors a no-kill shelter for abandoned animals. List of pets available for adoption, some with photos.

Elected county officials, links to demographic information and list of placenames in Polk County.

Zone forecast, statewide forecast. Current conditions around the area (separate reports for eastern and western parts of the county). Statewide weather summary for past 24 hours, including precipitation, temperatures.

County map, list of cities.

Shows major highways, county boundary, and some cities. Interactive.

Genealogy and local history.