Both officers believed the suspect was firing at them, and fired back in response. However, authorities later learned the ...

Iowa will send letters showing a more than 11% increase in the tax rate for Polk County property owners — a figure county officials say is inaccurate.

Kyle Purdy, 34, was arrested after the Department of Human Services received a report he had inappropriately touched four camp counselors in 2022.

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Education completed mandatory ethics and boardsmanship training during its February 10 work ...

Polk County turned in an absolutely perfect performance Thursday. In cool and windy conditions, the Wolverines didn’t drop a ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office warns residents against walking onto ice in ponds and lakes as the weather warms up, and ...

Two Des Moines police officers who fired shots at and killed a suspect in January were justified in their actions, according to the Polk County Attorney's Office.

An undocumented man is behind bars after he was accused of sexually battering a for several years.The Polk County Sheriff's ...

Following months of negotiations and recent rallying cries from retired educators, Polk County Public Schools and the local ...

POLK COUNTY (WQOW) - Arrest warrants have been issued for a couple who used to live in Polk County after charges of child sex crimes were filed. Authorities believe there may be more victims. Amanda ...

The Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility in Lake Wales will soon supply alternative water to 11 different Polk County municipalities. Wells will pump water from 8,000 feet below the ...

Polk County will close facilities at Poinciana Community Park and East Central Park in early March for renovations. The basketball courts at Poinciana Community Park, located at 5109 Allegheny Road in ...