Field Day’s over… the State Fair is over… now it’s time for the IOWA QSO PARTY!!! The event will be held on Saturday 10/17 from 1400Z (9am CDT) to 2300Z (6pm CDT). The goal is to for Iowa stations to contact as many stations as possible. The goal for non-Iowa stations is to contact as many Iowa stations as possible. Read the post for more details…

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. If you want to volunteer or need more information, Please contact Craig Long at kc0ynn@gmail.com.

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. If you want to volunteer or need more information, Please contact Craig Long at kc0ynn@gmail.com.

The 11th Annual Hamfest of the Boyer Valley ARC in Mondamin, IA is definitely worth checking out.  More info can be found at: http://www.bvarc.net/ Talk-In: 145.130 Contact: John Pixley, AB0VX PO Box 181 Logan, IA 51546 Phone: 402-636-2001 Email: ab0vx@arrl.net

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. If you want to volunteer or need more information, Please contact Craig Long at kc0ynn@gmail.com.

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. If you want to volunteer or need more information, Please contact Craig Long at kc0ynn@gmail.com.

This coming Saturday, May 30th,2009, in Orient, Iowa will be a tailgate where you can sell some of that stuff you got at the Hamfest! 2 miles from Orient and 7 miles south of Greenfield,Ia on highway 25 (3026 highway 25) Coffee and donuts and rest room. There’s a lot of room so bring it [...]

The Polk County ARES needs your help for the Dam to Dam. This is the 30th year anniversary run, and there will be a lot more people participating. That means a lot more chances for something to go wrong. They really need out help. Contact Craig Long at kc0ynn@gmail.com.

Calling all DMRAA members! During the May 26th General Meeting we need YOU to come and vote for the 2009-10 Officers and Board of Directors. Click on the title above to take a look at the current ballot.

Thanks to everyone who supported the 2009 DMRAA Hamfest.  While the numbers are not settled yet, it looks like we had about 400 people in atetndance for our return to the Iowa State Fair grounds. Both Radio City and WBØW were pleased with their locations and patronage and are both looking forward to returning next [...]