Hello Spotters and Emergency Managers,   The Summer 2013 Spotter Briefing has been created and is available for viewing.  The following topics are included. 2013 Iowa Tornadoes Nationwide Tornado Numbers Down Wall Clouds vs Shelf Clouds (video) Spotter Quiz More Spotters Needed Flooding and Heavy Rain Reports (video) Spotter Do’s and Don’ts Reporting Methods Updating Spotter Information Sources of […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

IOWA GOV. TERRY BRANSTAD DECLARES JUNE 16-22 AS AMATEUR RADIO WEEK IN IOWA  DES MOINES, Iowa – Today, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad declared June 16-22 as Amateur Radio Week in Iowa to celebrate the efforts of radio amateurs across the state and around the nation. (Proclamation text included at end of release.) Radio amateurs are […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

The following are candidates for the 2013-2014 selection of DMRAA Officers and Board. The election will be held at the May general meeting on May 28. You must be a DMRAA member in good standing to be able to vote. Nominations can also be taken from the floor at the meeting. President (1 year term) […]

Kenwood TM-V71A dual-band mobile radio Rick Wagner N0PBO, Indianola $50 ARRL gift certificate and Cen-Tech 7-function multi-tester Walter Chivers WD0FYJ, Urbandale Baofeng UV-5R dual-band portable radio Bob Powers N0YKX, Boone $50 ARRL gift certificate and Cen-Tech 7-function multi-tester Lanny Benishek KB0TTJ, Urbandale Baofeng UV-5R dual-band portable radio Mike Weaver K0BGP, Shellsburg $25 ARRL gift certificate […]