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 ...
‘We need help’: Big Brothers Big Sisters sees volunteer shortage in Polk County
There is a big problem when it comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers, according to a school board member who is ...
ICE arrests 1 person at courthouse, rumors of multiple arrests untrue, Polk County says
A rumor has been floating around that ICE agents swept up multiple people at the courthouse Thursday. The Polk County sheriff ...
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 ...
Polk County takes legal action to shut down waste recycler BS Ranch. Trial set for May
BS Ranch, a source of odor complaints for years, no longer has required permits to operate the soil manufacturing facility, ...
Polk County Legislative Delegation moves public meeting to Feb. 27. Here's how to sign up to speak
The annual meeting is an opportunity for citizens to address the delegation before the legislative session. But speaking ...
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ICE makes arrest at Polk County Courthouse
Amid concerns of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across the U.S., the Polk County Sheriff’s office says ICE ...
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 ...
As historic winter storm races across North Florida, what's in store for Polk County?
This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic ...
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Former Polk County substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office addresses rumors of ICE agents at courthouse
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is addressing the misinformation surrounding reports about Immigration and Customs ...
Former substitute teacher arrested in Polk County for inappropriate relationship with student
The 16-year-old student, who was 15 then, said their communication began over email and then progressed to text messages, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord.