Members of Polk County Iowa ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. When details are available, more event information will be posted on the Events Information page.

Public Service Event Guidelines
Please read the guidelines below.

Polk County ARES Public Service Event Guidelines. (93k PDF)

If you want to volunteer or need more information,
Please contact:

Dan Miller AC0OF
Iowa Section Emergency Coordinator
Email AC0OF
(515) 285-7981 (home)
(515) 491-0186 (cellular)

Events:

2010 Schedule:
801 Grand Power Climb February 28
MS Walk May 8
Jordan Creek Duathalon May 16
Dam to Dam June 5
Copper Creek Triathlon June 6
Flatland Youth Festival July 10
NDMS Drill Table Top only
Big Creek Triathlon August 8
State Fair Parade August 12
MS150 August 28 & 29
Boy Scout 100th Birthday Event September 17, 18 & 19
Asthma Walk September 18
Head of Des Moines Rowing Regatta September 25
Get Your Rear In Gear 5K run October 9
Des Moines Marathon October 17
Living History Farms Cross Country Race November 20

Must Read! ARES Prohibited Practices: (68k PDF)

Public Service Event hints: (60k PDF)
Tactical Call Signs: (96k PDF)
Tactical Callsigns Standard Operating Procedure. (60k PDF)