For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns—even though there's no drought ...

Nitrate pollution is likely to force more water-use restrictions. Iowa’s problems are uniquely severe: It has plenty of water ...

While Iowa's problems are uniquely severe, nitrate levels are a rising concern in other regions, from California to the Chesapeake Bay.

Polk County looks to keep the millage rate the same, meaning most property owners will pay more. Fire, trash and utility ...

The Polk County Board of Supervisors released the Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment (CISWRA) at its meeting ...

Mike Delaney, conservation director for the Izaak Walton League of Iowa, gave public comment during the Polk County Supervisors' meeting on July 1, 2025.

THE IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH OBTAINED A COPY AND KCCI SPOKE WITH POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR MATT MCCOY ABOUT ITS FINDINGS.

Storms are pushing into eastern Iowa Thursday night after bringing heavy rain and damaging winds, plus at least one tornado.

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.

Polk County's median home was 1,816 square feet, listed at $193 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 3% from May 2024.

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

The 227-page “Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment” (CISWRA) was formally released by Polk County, Iowa, officials on July 1 after months of what multiple sources said were ...