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This is the story of how an idea for a local skatepark transformed into a plan for the largest skatepark in the nation. In Episode 5, host Jon Cahill sits down with Angela Connolly (2nd Dist. Supervisor) and Norm Sterzenbach of Skate DSM to discuss the evolution of Lauridsen Skatepark: an Olympic-grade, world-class park opening this May along the Des Moines River. We take a closer look at how this project came to be, what it means for the regional economy, and how skateboarding is becoming increasingly popular across demographic lines. “People of Polk” is the official podcast of the Polk County Board of Supervisors. Here, we take an inside look at the issues and stories that matter to the people of Polk County, Iowa—discussed by experts, officials and everyday Iowans. Candid, insightful and straight to the point. Hosted by Jon Cahill.