Polk County Health Department warns of illness uptick in area schools
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Polk County schools are seeing a surge in illnesses according to the Polk County Health Department. In a ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Hundreds gather on Iowa Capitol's steps for rally in opposition to mass deportations
Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump's plan for mass ...
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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.