Community Profile

Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Polk City

Polk City, IA

Steve Karsjen

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Polk City is a growing community located in central Iowa, northwest of the Des Moines metro, with a population of 6500. Polk City is uniquely located between Big Creek State Park and Saylorville Lake, two thriving outdoor destinations with a variety of flora and fauna. Priding itself on outdoor recreation and natural areas, Polk City is excited to take the Mayors' Monarch Pledge once again for 2026. Mayor Karsjen of Polk City, IA is ready to help the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by public engagement, awareness, and providing more pollinator habitat.

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Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Steve Karsjen	2026	4/30/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Steve Karsjen	2025	4/30/2025	Signatories	View Pledge