The City of Polk City, IA
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The city of Polk City is located in the state of Iowa in Polk County and has a population of 3,257 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Polk City is Des Moines, approximately 10 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Polk City, including Waters Edge, Tournament Club of Iowa, Papa's Pizzeria, Casey's Carry Out Pizza and Subway Sandwiches and Salads. For a larger selection of Polk City restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Polk City Golf Courses, Museums and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Otter Creek Golf Course, Briarwood Golf Course, East/West Course at Beaver Creek Golf Course, Executive Course at Jester Park Golf Club and Tournament Club of Iowa. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Polk City please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Polk City:
- Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)
Polk City, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Polk City
In the month of December, Polk City experiences an average high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 14 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.03 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Polk City with daytime temperatures averaging 82 degrees in the summer, and 31 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Polk City to receive an average of 0.9 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.88 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -34 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Polk City should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 38.
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Polk City, Iowa Attractions
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Des Moines Art Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Des Moines Botanical Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Botanical Center is a botanical garden in central Iowa, located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa in the US, on the east bank of the Des Moines River.
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East/West Course at Beaver Creek Golf Course - Grimes, The East/West Course at Beaver Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1991, this Grimes course designed by Jerry Reible is open apr 1 to oct 31. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-986-3221. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 11200 NW Towner Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
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Executive Course at Jester Park Golf Club - Granger, The Executive Course at Jester Park Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Dallas County Iowa. Built in 1971, this Granger course designed by Dick Phelps is open apr 1 to nov 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-999-2903. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 1, Granger, IA 50109
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Forest Park Museum and Arboretum - Perry, Forest Park Museum and Arboretum 17 acres is a museum and arboretum located near Perry, Iowa. It is open seasonally May 1 to October 31 during daylight hours. There is no admission fee.
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Grand View Golf Course - Des Moines, The Grand View Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1900, this Des Moines course is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-262-8414. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2401 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Hilton Coliseum - Iowa State University - Ames, James H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,356-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa. The arena opened in 1971. It is home to the Iowa State University Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
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Homewood Golf Course - Ames, The Homewood Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Story County Iowa. Built in 1928, this Ames course is open apr 1 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-239-5363. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1500 20th St & Duff, Ames, IA 50010
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Iowa Arboretum - Madrid, The Iowa Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum located at 1875 Peach Avenue, Madrid, Iowa. It is open daily sunrise to sunset.
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Iowa Veterans Memorial Auditorium - Des Moines, Veterans Memorial Auditorium is an arena in Des Moines, Iowa, that is part of the Iowa Events Center complex. It opened on February 1, 1955, and was named to honor the World War II veterans of Polk County. It has 7,227 permanent seats, with the capacity to add an additional 4,000 seats for concerts and an additional 7,500 bleacher seats for basketball games. Vets also features 44,972 square feet of exhibition space at its main arena and an additional 50,806 square feet at its exhibition hall.
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Polk City, Iowa Hotels
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Marriott Execustay Apartments 10th Street Lofts Downtown Des Moines110 And 112 10th Street
Des Moines, IA
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Motel 6 North Des Moines4940 Ne 14th St I-80/i-35 At Ne 14th Street/us 69 Exit #136
Des Moines, IA
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Polk City, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Polk City Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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