Measles outbreak in the South raises concerns in Iowa
Iowa health experts warn of a potential measles outbreak due to falling vaccination rates and spring break travel.
Central Iowa shelter ends weather amnesty amid rising costs
"In just a 10-day period in January under weather amnesty, the expense was $100,500 and that extra cost was not only due to the rate of having additional staff to make sure we had a safe work ...
While Polk salaries scrutinized, supervisors mum on their own Chicago-dwarfing pay
A budget shortfall and proposed tax overhaul put pressure on Polk County supervisors — themselves highly paid — to act on ...
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Polk County administrator's ousting cost $500K
Polk County supervisors agreed to pay nearly $520,000 in salary and other expenses Tuesday in exchange for administrator John ...
Polk County Administrator agrees to step down, will receive $500K in legal settlement
The settlement comes two months after the board placed Polk County Administrator John Norris on paid administrative leave.
Polk County Supervisors approve John Norris resignation deal, payout
The Polk County Board of Supervisors has approved a six-figure payout to a longtime administrator. All five Polk County ...
What to know about Polk County's proposed $365 million budget, including a levy decrease
Polk County's interim administrator says the county will be able to balance its fiscal year 2026 budget despite facing a $7.2 ...
Polk County unveils new data dashboard for arrests, jail inmates
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is giving the public a whole new look at the county's justice system. The sheriff announced Thursday the office has a new data analytics dashboard. It provides the ...