Des Moines police academy upgrades
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- Nov 3, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At its November 3, 2026 meeting, Polk County approved a Community Development Grant Award of $50,000 to the City of Des Moines for upgrades at the Des Moines Regional Police Training Academy. The application called for exterior lighting, observation cameras, access control equipment, and interior lighting at 401 E. Army Post Road.
The county said the grant would be paid from available gaming revenue funds, not tax revenues, and the chair was authorized to sign the agreement. The grant application listed budget expenses of $50,000.
- Meeting date
- November 3, 2026
- Agency
- Drainage Districts
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