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Polk County supervisors, who make more than Iowa's governor, give themselves another raise
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 4 months agoDespite dissenting votes, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has decided to give itself another...
Iowa Supreme Court rules against mother in suit over daughter's death investigation records
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Iowa Supreme Court says a Polk County judge erred in ordering a sheriff’s office to release...
Polk County approves a $358 million budget with no change to the property tax levy
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPolk County this week approved a $358 million budget for the new fiscal year, which starts July 1....
Despite objections, Polk supervisors name justice center after county attorney John Sarcone
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRetiring Polk County Attorney John Sarcone thanked county supervisors Tuesday for naming the Polk...
Polk County election results: Supervisor Steve Van Oort loses primary race to Ankeny mayor
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 week agoPolk County will see two new supervisors next year after Republican incumbent Steve Van Oort lost in...
A Polk County manager refused a sobriety test after her OWI arrest. Then she was let go.
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe swift release this month of a top Polk County manager arrested on a charge of drunken driving...
Polk County to pay $86,500 after jail let man attempt suicide twice in three days
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 10 months agoPolk County is paying $86,000 to the family of a detainee who died by suicide in the county jail...
Iowa county jails are failing to comply with law on inmate medical billing, ombudsman says
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe Iowa ombudsman issued a report in an effort to end what he says has been years of noncompliance...
Here's who is running for Polk County supervisor in two competitive races in 2024
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThree candidates seek retiring Polk County supervisor Robert Brownell's seat, while another two are...
Iowa sex trafficking victim Pieper Lewis in jail, charged with escape
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa sex trafficking victim who killed her rapist was booked into the Polk...