Here's which beaches Iowa DNR and Polk County Conservation recommend avoiding this week due to water quality issues.

After a cooler wave and some flash flooding in the middle of July; Polk County and other organizations are preparing for a ...

Officials say one person was taken to the hospital by air ambulance and four others were transported via ground ambulance.

Michelle Ackelson is accused of animal neglect. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the animals were taken from a mobile ...

Russian lawmaker issues nuclear warning to US Obamas break silence, address divorce rumors Daughter of Dentist Who Allegedly Poisoned Wife Says He Asked Her To Make A Fake Video of Her Mom After 50 ...

The Harkin Institute and Polk County have announced the first official presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source ...

Despite it being hot during the summer, the Polk County Health Department said this vending machine is temperature-controlled, meaning the Narcan inside is good and effective.

Central Iowa residents woke up to tornado warnings Saturday morning. Find out how much rain fell and if more storms are on ...

Positive incentives may be the best answer in many situations. Still, Iowa taxpayers should not have to pay "rent" incentives ...

The 2024 chronic absenteeism law outlined a three tiered system to help keep kids returning to the classroomFirst, parents ...

Last week, the Iowa DNR did not recommend swimming at 14 Iowa beaches. Additionally, Polk County Conservation does not ...

The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will go into effect Tuesday, July 22, due to high temperatures. Due to the heat, many Polk County libraries and community centers are identified as cooling ...