Polk County is offering a vaccine lottery to help boost COVID-19 vaccination rates.  From June 15 through Aug. 22 individuals who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) can register at ImmunizePolk.org for a chance to win prizes.

If an individual’s name is drawn, they will receive a cash prize once they are fully vaccinated (2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson).  Participants must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Polk County.

Cash prize drawings will be held weekly starting June 25. Every Friday 10 $1,000 prizes will be drawn, and every other Friday one $50,000 prize and one $5,000 scholarship in addition to the 10 $1,000 prizes will be drawn.

For more details, go to ImmunizePolk.org.

As a reminder, all Iowans 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The University strongly encourages any member of the Drake community who qualifies for immunization to receive it as soon as possible.

Faculty and staff should submit documentation showing completion of their vaccination series to contacttracing@drake.edu. The University is monitoring vaccination rates on campus and in the surrounding community as it makes decisions related to COVID-19 policies for the summer and fall.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources