Schools report 10% or more of students out due to illnesses, says Polk County Health Department
The Polk County Health Department is seeing what they’re calling a significant increase in schools reporting absences due to ...
What was the largest immigration raid in Iowa? Here's what to know about ICE in Iowa
Tensions rise in Iowa as rumors of ICE sightings spread and Trump declares illegal immigration a national emergency.
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Schools, health officials report surge in illness in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeing an increase in flu cases. And dozens of schools are also seeing 10 ...
Polk County supervisor allegedly tried to fight other board members, report says
On Friday calls were made to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about a dispute at the Polk County Administration building. This comes days after swearing in two new members, electing a new board chair ...
A 'home' for immigrants, refugees: What's in store for Polk County's Global Neighbors?
Crews are renovating the building at 1900 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines to make way for Global Neighbors, a resource hub for ...
Iowa Man, 33, Sentenced to 55 Years for Kidnapping Former Girlfriend
An Iowa man was sentenced to 55 years in prison over the kidnapping of a former girlfriend in September — a conviction comes ...
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Polk County Administrator John Norris placed on leave
(Red Oak) - A southwest Iowa native and stalwart of Iowa politics is near the center of controversy in Polk County.
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Deputy among 2 people hurt in Polk County house fire
Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.