Iowa 2018-2019 Resource & Relocation Guide
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CONTENTS 7 Welcome Published By: In association with 8-9 Newcomer Information 10 Help Hotlines 11 12 Health & Hospitals Local Education 16-17 Entertainment & Fun 18-19 Polk County Map 20-21 Des Moines City Map Sales Coordinator: Dustin Doerr Ad Designer: Teri Burkitt Book Designer: Asha Bohannon 22-25 Home Buyer Information 27 Buyers Mistakes 29 32-33 How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home 34 Packing Tips www.skylinepub.net 35 Moving Checklist 36 Homefinder Notepad 4 5
Welcome Welcome to the Neighborhood Polk County is located in the state of Iowa and is Iowa's most populous county, with over 14% of the state's residents. The county seat is the city of Des Moines,which is also the capital city of Iowa. The county was named after the United States President James K. Polk, who served from 1845 to 1849. Polk County is also included the Des Moines West Metropolitan Statistical Area. There is plenty to see and do here in the Polk County and Des Moines Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you re looking for, you re sure to find something here in beautiful Polk County! Online Resources: www.polkcountyiowa.gov www.dmgov.org www.catchdesmoines.com 6 How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow This Guide format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. 7
Newcomer Info Newcomer Info Newcomer Information Police Departments Polk County Courthouse 500 Mulberry St. (515) 286-3772 Polk County Sheriff 1985 N.E. 51st Pl. (515) 286-3800 Altoona Police 700 1st Ave. Altoona, IA (515) 967-5132 Des Moines Police 25 E 1st St. (515) 283-4811 Mitchellville Police 110 2nd St. N.E. Mitchellville, IA (515) 967-9289 Urbandale Police 3740 86th St. Urbandale, IA (515) 222-3321 Ankeny Police 411 S.W. Ordnance Rd. (515) 289-5240 Pleasant Hill Police 5151 Maple Dr. # 1 Pleasant Hill, IA (515) 265-1444 Polk County Justice Center 222 Fifth Ave. (515) 286-3737 Fire Departments Altoona Fire 950 Venbury Dr. Altoona, IA (515) 967-2216 Des Moines Fire 2458 Easton Blvd. (515) 248-6003 Urbandale Fire 7100 Douglas Ave. Urbandale, IA (515) 278-3924 Post Offices Ankeny Fire 120 N.W. Ash Dr. (515) 965-6469 Pleasant Hill Fire 5151 Maple Dr. Pleasant Hill, IA (515) 262-9360 Windsor Heights Fire 1133 66th St. Windsor Heights, IA (515) 279-3663 US Post Office 300 8th St. S.E. Altoona, IA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 1300 N.E. 56th St. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 302 N. 3rd St. Polk City, IA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 430 E. Mckinley Ave. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 1011 N. Ankeny Blvd. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 2135 NW 108th St. Clive, IA (800) 275-8777 Area Utilities Des Moines Water Works (515) 283-8700 Central Iowa Power Co-Op (515) 362-7643 AT&T (515) 331-1625 Polk County Public Works (515) 286-3705 Ferrellgas (515) 266-1175 Sprint (515) 263-3490 Polk County Rural Water District (515) 289-2643 Mid American Energy (888) 427-5632 Verizon (515) 256-1133 8 9
Health Health Excellent health care Close to home. Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Health & Hospitals Polk County Health Department 1907 Carpenter Ave. (515) 286-3798 Blank Children's Hospital 1200 Pleasant St. (515) 241-5437 Broadlawns Medical Center 1801 Hickman Rd. (515) 282-2200 Iowa Lutheran Hospital 700 E. University Ave. (515) 263-5612 Iowa Methodist Medical Center 1200 Pleasant St. (515) 241-6212 Mercy Medical Center 1111 6th Ave. (515) 247-3121 Dial 911 for Emergencies 10 11
Education Where Learning Begins Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Local School Districts Ankeny CSD (515) 965-9600 Bondurant-Farrar CSD (515) 967-7819 Carlisle CSD (515) 989-3589 Dallas Center-Grimes CSD (515) 992-3866 Des Moines Independent CSD (515) 242-7911 Johnston CSD (515) 278-0470 North Polk CSD (515) 984-3400 Saydel CSD (515) 264-0866 Southeast Polk CSD (515) 967-4294 Urbandale CSD (515) 457-5000 West Des Moines CSD (515) 633-5000 Area Colleges & Universities Des Moines University 3200 Grand Ave (515) 271-1400 DMACC Ankeny Campus 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. (515) 964-6200 Drake University 2507 University Ave. (515) 271-2011 Faith Baptist Bible College 1900 NW 4th St (515) 964-0601 Grandview College 1200 Grandview Ave (515) 263-2800 Mercy College 928 6th Ave (515) 643-3180 Simpson College 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy. (515) 965-9355 Upper Iowa University 5000 Westown Pkwy. #200 West (515) 225-1800 Vatterott College 7000 Fleur Dr. (515) 309-9000 12 13
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Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun Wander. Explore. Discover. From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Polk County and Des Moines Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Adventureland Campground 2600 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA (515) 265-7321 Adventureland Park 3200 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA (515) 266-2121 Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 S.W. 3rd St. (515) 964-5007 Beaver Creek Golf Course 11200 N.W. Towner Dr. Grimes, IA (515) 986-3221 Blank Park Zoo 7401 S.W. 9th St. (515) 285-4722 16 Bowlerama Lanes 1313 E. Diehl Ave. (515) 285-2811 Brenton Skating Plaza 520 Robert D. Ray Dr. (515) 284-1000 Bright Grandview Golf Course 2401 E. 29th St. (515) 248-6301 Cascade Falls Aquatic Center 2350 S.W. Prairie Trail Pkwy. (515) 963-3569 Clive Park 1900 N.W. 114th St. Clive, IA (515) 223-5246 Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Ave. (515) 277-4405 Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut St. (515) 246-2300 Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St. (515) 277-6261 Des Moines Symphony 1011 Locust St. #200 (515) 280-4000 Easter Lake Park 2830 Easter Lake Dr. (515) 285-7612 Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center 75 E. Army Post Rd. (515) 282-8060 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr. (515) 323-6290 Heritage Carousel-Des Moines 1801 Pennsylvania Ave. (515) 323-8200 Iowa Events Center 730 3rd St. (515) 564-8000 Iowa Gold Star Military Museum 7105 N.W. 70th Ave. Johnston, IA (515) 252-4531 Iowa Hall of Pride 330 Park St. (515) 280-8969 Iowa Historical Building 600 E. Locust St. (515) 281-5111 Iowa State Capitol Tours 1007 E. Grand Ave. (515) 281-5591 Jester Park 11407 N.W. Jester Park Dr. Granger, IA (515) 323-5300 Merle Hay Lanes 3800 Merle Hay Rd. # 505 (515) 253-3901 Merle Hay Mall 3800 Merle Hay Rd. (515) 276-8551 Otter Creek Golf Course 4100 N.E. Otter Creek Dr. (515) 965-6464 Pappajohn Sculpture Park 1330 Grand Ave. (515) 237-1386 Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr. Altoona, IA (515) 967-1000 Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center 1220 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr. (515) 963-3569 Salisbury House & Gardens 4025 Tonawanda Dr. (515) 274-1777 Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (515) 274-6868 Springwood 9 Theaters 2829 S. Ankeny Blvd. (515) 964-7887 State Historical Museum of Iowa 600 E. Locust St. (515) 281-5111 Thomas Mitchell Park 4250 NE 108th St. Mitchellville, IA (515) 967-4889 Val Lanes Recreation Center 100 Ashworth Rd. West (515) 274-0493 Wells Fargo Arena 233 Center St. (515) 564-8000 Woodland Hills Golf Course 620 N.E. 66th Ave. (515) 289-1326 For more information and additional listings please visit: www.catchdesmoines.com 17
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