This is the latest change in monthslong drama regarding the position, which involved a former administrator being placed on leave and a lawsuit from the deputy administrator who was passed up for the ...

Despite dissenting votes, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has decided to give itself another pay raise — just like it has every year for at least the past 16 years. The 4% raise also will ...

The supervisors' pay has been well in excess of those for county board members in similar-sized Midwestern counties. Their pay also eclipses that of Gov. Kim Reynolds, who makes $130,000 a year.

DES MOINES, Iowa — On Friday calls were made to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about a dispute at the Polk County Administration building. This comes days after swearing in two new members, electing ...

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is injecting millions of dollars of federal money into projects ranging from water trails to health care. The board on Tuesday approved a spending plan for $36 ...

Three candidates are competing to take over the District 2 seat on the Polk County Board of Supervisors from retiring representative Robert Brownell.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors committed over $15 million to affordable housing projects on Tuesday. Supervisors unanimously approved a $15.1 million investment in affordable housing.

The Polk County School Board District 3 race already has three candidates. Incumbent Rick Nolte is on medical leave and has ...

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Tuesday "Overdose Awareness Day." The founder of Steps of Hope Iowa was at the meeting on Tuesday.

Republican Jill Altringer and Democrat John Forbes are vying for a seat on the Polk County Board of Supervisors representing District 2 to replace outgoing supervisor Robert Brownell.

Republican Jill Altringer and Democrat John Forbes are vying for a seat on the Polk County Board of Supervisors representing District 2 to replace outgoing supervisor Robert Brownell.