AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Polk Missouri. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/polk-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/polk-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 30 May 2024 05:37:51 -0500 Jefferson City, MO – Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to visit mostateparks.com and view informational videos for https://www.americantowns.com/news/informational-video-updates-for-state-parks-and-historic-sites-will-be-posted-online-31357000-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/informational-video-updates-for-state-parks-and-historic-sites-will-be-posted-online-31357000-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 All upcoming events are free, but require advanced registration. Kirksville, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) https://www.americantowns.com/news/june-events-in-mdcs-northeast-region-to-focus-on-bees-jigmaking-and-spiders-31377435-kirksville-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/june-events-in-mdcs-northeast-region-to-focus-on-bees-jigmaking-and-spiders-31377435-kirksville-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jefferson City, MO – Visit Washington State Park on Saturday, June 4 and celebrate National Trails Day by participating in the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-washington-state-park-june-4-2022-31377438-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-washington-state-park-june-4-2022-31377438-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Beaches at Missouri state parks open as of Friday, May 27, 2022. Cuivre River State Park - Lake Lincoln Beach, 678 State Rt. 147, Troy Finger https://www.americantowns.com/news/beaches-at-missouri-state-parks-open-as-of-friday-may-27-2022-31377467-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/beaches-at-missouri-state-parks-open-as-of-friday-may-27-2022-31377467-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-enlightening-evening-with-fireflies-at-cape-nature-center-on-june-11-31377092-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-enlightening-evening-with-fireflies-at-cape-nature-center-on-june-11-31377092-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Free Fishing Days are coming in June. Roaring River State Park invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to come out and wet https://www.americantowns.com/news/free-fishing-weekend-at-roaring-river-state-park-set-for-june-1112-2022-31377101-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/free-fishing-weekend-at-roaring-river-state-park-set-for-june-1112-2022-31377101-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Learn more about native plants at this June 10 program. SPRINGFIELD, MO – “What plant is that” is a commonly heard question on https://www.americantowns.com/news/go-on-a-wild-plant-walk-at-mdcs-springfield-nature-center-31377095-springfield-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/go-on-a-wild-plant-walk-at-mdcs-springfield-nature-center-31377095-springfield-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Proclaims May as Beef Month On behalf of Missouri cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed May to https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-agriculture-updates-may-27-2022-31378319-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-agriculture-updates-may-27-2022-31378319-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Click Here to view the Missouri Conservationist Newsletter - June 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-conservationist-newsletter-june-2022-31378340-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-conservationist-newsletter-june-2022-31378340-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Shotgun area, archery range, and classroom will remain open. ASH GROVE, MO – Renovation work has begun on the rifle/pistol portion of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/renovation-of-riflepistol-area-at-mdcs-andy-dalton-range-underway-31377450-ash-grove-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/renovation-of-riflepistol-area-at-mdcs-andy-dalton-range-underway-31377450-ash-grove-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Help MDC gauge turkey production by reporting sightings in June, July, and August. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The public can help the Missouri https://www.americantowns.com/news/contribute-to-mdcs-wild-turkey-brood-survey-by-reporting-turkey-sightings-31377462-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/contribute-to-mdcs-wild-turkey-brood-survey-by-reporting-turkey-sightings-31377462-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Event open to anglers age 15 and under. BRANSON, Mo. – Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish at the Missouri Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-invites-young-anglers-to-kids-fishing-day-on-june-11-at-shepherd-of-the-hills-fish-hatchery-31377463-branson-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-invites-young-anglers-to-kids-fishing-day-on-june-11-at-shepherd-of-the-hills-fish-hatchery-31377463-branson-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-host-family-fishing-program-at-cape-nature-center-cape-county-park-north-on-june-3-2022-31377464-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-host-family-fishing-program-at-cape-nature-center-cape-county-park-north-on-june-3-2022-31377464-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Summer is almost here and the prairie is exploding with colors and sounds. Wildflowers are in bloom and birds can be found https://www.americantowns.com/news/guided-saunter-to-see-bison-at-prairie-state-park-on-june-4-2022-31377475-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/guided-saunter-to-see-bison-at-prairie-state-park-on-june-4-2022-31377475-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-shellebrate-missouri-turtles-virtually-inperson-on-june-4-2022-31377469-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-shellebrate-missouri-turtles-virtually-inperson-on-june-4-2022-31377469-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500