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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

Polk County Amateur Radio Emergency Service will be receiving a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Chester J. Culver during a special ceremony on Monday, July 27 at 2:00 pm at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

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 [email protected].

Numerous central Iowa hams are featured in this month’s edition of The Iowan. The article highlights the relevance of amateur radio as both a public service and a hobby. Click here to read the story.

As part of ongoing improvements to the D-Star system we have implemented (what we hope to be) the final major change effecting users of the Grimes D-Star system. Click on the title for more information.

The Iowa Section Youth Amateur Operator Award is intended to recognize a young ham who has demonstrated his or her tremendous dedication to Amateur Radio through his or her activities. Nominations are due on or before August 31, 2009. Click on the title for more info.

Members of Polk County Iowa ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situation.

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 [email protected].

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 […]