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POLK CITY POLICE OFFICER DELIVERS BABY GIRL
On June 2, Officer Matt Aicher and Officer Alex Delaney were called to assist the Polk City Fire Department for a medical call at the Sandpiper Apartments for a woman experiencing pregnancy issues. Officer Matt Aicher arrived just a few minutes after the call was dispatched and discovered that the delivery of the baby was imminent. Officer Aicher then assisted the mother with delivery of a healthy baby girl inside the apartment. The Polk City Fire Department arrived soon after to provide care and transportation to the hospital for mom and baby Everlee. Recently, Officers Aicher and
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Delaney were invited back to the apartment to visit baby Everlee.
SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY
The Polk City Police Department and Polk City Police Officers Association host this evening of fun June 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Polk City Town Square. The event features interactive activities for kids, raffles, emergency vehicle displays, an opportunity to meet Polk City police officers, food and more. Appearances will be made by Iowa League of Heroes, DNR Water Patrol, DNR, Iowa Storm Chasers Network, Korriban Squad-Star Wars and the Iowa Barnstormers Storm Chasers. SUNDAY HIGH 89 | LOW 63 FRIDAY HIGH 91 | LOW 60
Partly sunny and less humid
SATURDAY HIGH 88 | LOW 64 Mostly sunny
Clouds and sun with a t-storm
MONDAY HIGH 76 | LOW 52 Not as warm
TUESDAY HIGH 81 | LOW 63
Mainly cloudy and comfortable
Chrissy Bristle, firefighter and now Emergency Medical Technician, passed the National Registry EMT certification exam.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Lakeside’s VBS “Concrete and Cranes: Building on the Love of Jesus” is Sunday, June 27 through Thursday, July 1, 6-8:30 p.m. Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and much more are planned. Online registration is open. All kids who are entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall are invited to attend. Register at lakesidefellowship.com.
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PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
The public is invited to the Polk City Community Center either Sunday, July 25, 2-4 p.m. or Wednesday, July 28, 6:30-8 p.m. for a community discussion centered around the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma.” Sunday’s discussion will include two panelists. Dr. Michael Bugeja is a journalism professor at Iowa State University and author of “Media Ethics: Across Platforms.”
POLK CITY CITIZENS ACADEMY COMING FALL 2021
The Citizens Academy is a program that allows a group of residents to learn more about Polk City local government. The focus is to maximize the learning component within a small focus group of local residents. Join the Citizen Academy this fall for a four-part series to learn and become more engaged. Find more information at https://www.polkcityia.gov/home/news/polk-city-citizens-academy-coming-fall-2021.
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FLYING THE STARS AND STRIPES When I was an elementary school child, Sister Joy taught our music class to sing many patriotic songs. “America The Beautiful.” “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” “The Star Spangled Banner.” The list goes on. We not only learned the words, but we were taught the meanings. Most importantly, we were taught to respect those meanings, those words and the American flag. Admittedly, that was a different time. It was 1976, and most every American was celebrating our country’s bi-centennial by paying tribute to the historical events that led up to the creation of the United States of America. Even so, what we learned about our nation — and the need to respect it — stuck with me. I get goosebumps each time I hear the words “our flag was still there” in our national anthem. I don’t know why. I just do. Our country is not perfect. Our ancestors made mistakes. We will, too. But there is nowhere else I would rather live. I fly the American flag in front of
my home. Not because I belong to a certain political party (I don’t) or served in the military (I didn’t) or want to push a personal agenda (I won’t). It is because I am thankful for my rights. I appreciate that I have freedom of speech, and freedom of the press, and the right to peaceably assemble, and to be able to petition our government. I cherish that I can openly practice my religion, and that others can, too. I value that I have the right to keep and bear arms, even though I choose not to. I revere the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures. I hope that I don’t ever have to justify these rights or the many others I am afforded as a United States citizen, but I rest peacefully knowing that I can. As a continual reminder of these rights, and many others, I will continue to fly the stars and stripes, and I look forward to my next round of goosebumps. Shane Goodman President and Publisher
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POLICE CARDS: COLLECT ALL EIGHT
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NORTH POLK SCHEDULES Fri., June 18............ 5 p.m. ........ Baseball Varsity @ Winterset
Sat., June 19 ........... 7:30 p.m. .... Baseball Varsity Tournament @ Abraham Lincoln Mon., June 21 ......... 7:15 p.m. ..... Softball Varsity @ Carroll
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Joe and Regena Butler sponsored the Polk City Police Department Cops Cards. Officers will carry them, and the public is encouraged to try to collect all eight this summer. Pictured are Officer Matt Aicher, Chief Jeremy Siepker, Joe Butler, Regena Butler, Officer Matt Untrauer and Officer Alex Delaney.
SPONSORS NEEDED FOR POLK CITY MINIFEST
Four Seasons MiniFest 2021 is a go Saturday, July 17. The kidfriendly activities will be on the Town Square, 2-6 p.m. The live music will be from 8-11 p.m. at the American Legion (outdoors on a stage). For updates, check https:// www.gopolkcity.com/four-seasonsminifest. Sponsors are needed. The following levels are available: • PLATINUM $1,000 - $1,999: Company Listed on Website, Company Logo on Banner, Company Name on Event Shirt,
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• Thursdays through July 29 — Farmers Market: The Polk City Farmers Market runs from 4-7 p.m. For more information, visit www. gopolkcity.com/farmer-s-market. • Tuesdays in July — Adult Yoga: Monthly sessions of Adult Yoga are taking place at the Community Center in Polk City. Each session consists of four Tuesday evening (7-8 p.m.) classes for $60. Online registration can be completed at www.polkcityia.gov/parks-andrecreation/pages/online-registration. • Friday, June 18 — Live Music - BitterSweet: Starting at 6 p.m. at Tournament Club of Iowa. Sponsored by Cullen & Associates Inc. Insurance Services. • Friday, July 16 — The Polk City
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Classic: Registration at 10 a.m. and tee times starting at 11 a.m. at The Tournament Club of Iowa, Polk City. Contact Go Polk City Chamber and Economic Development about sponsorships and registration. • Friday, July 16 — Live Music - Sister Sara: Starting at 6 p.m. at Tournament Club of Iowa. Sponsored by Cullen & Associates Inc. Insurance Services. • Saturday, July 17 — Polk City MiniFest: The kid-friendly activities will be on the Town Square, 2-6 p.m. The live music will be from 8-11 p.m. at the American Legion (outdoors on a stage). For updates, check https:// www.gopolkcity.com/four-seasonsminifest.
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