POLK CITY

One of the more recent towns near Des Moines to feel the ever-growing expansion of Central Iowa, Polk City is highlighted by its accessibility to one of Iowa's summertime hot spots, Saylorville Lake. Nearby Jester and Big Creek State Park, both offer plenty of outdoor sights and activities. Within the North Polk Community School District, this town of 5,000 sits minutes up the road from nearby Ankeny.