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This approach allows Iowa's agricultural industries to remain competitive, while stemming eminent domain abuse. We must ...
In documents provided by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s Office, as of June, two projects were approved for the 2024 tax roll under Live Local Act tax breaks for developments.
A federal judge in Iowa dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday that threatened millions of acres of wetlands, ecosystems that mitigate flooding, reduce water pollution and support biodiversity. While the ...
Polk County's population — estimated last year around 850,000 — is expected to top 900,000 in the next five years and one million in the next 15, according to medium-growth modeling by the University ...
The lawsuit over the death of an eastern Iowa boy at Adventureland is moving back to Polk County.
Residential property values in Polk County, Iowa, saw an average increase of nearly 10% this year. This increase, while significant, is less than half the 22% average increase seen in 2023.
As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River. Firefighters from across the nation are responding.
Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make upgrades to the buildings.
One Sunnybrook Mobile Home Community resident is ready to move after the latest in a series of issues.
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — As efforts continue to clear debris from Hurricane Milton around Tampa Bay, Polk County has launched a debris collection map for residents to monitor the cleanup status.
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — It’s been in view for 170 years. “I think it’s a local landmark for a lot of people,” says Anna Moeckly of her family’s stunning red barn between Polk City and Ankeny. While the ...
PHill escaped his owner as he was about to get shot and slaughtered, he was captured and sent to a sanctuary in the Des Moines, Iowa area.