Pioneers of Polk County is a compilation of Sketches of Pioneers of PolkCounty, Iowa, and Reminiscences of Early Days, printed in the Sunday Register and Leader during the years 1904-5-6, that they may be more tangible and accessible to those who desire to preserve them. --from the Introduction of Pioneers of Polk County.
This piece contains images and biographical information of Polk County pioneers. It can be viewed online at a fabulous repository called archive.org. Here, you can view it in an online reader or choose to download in one of many formats.  All file formats can be found on the left hand side of the screen. The print version is available for viewing at the Central, East, and North Des Moines Public Libraries.
