Judd has an extensive educational background in criminal justice, with an associate's degree in police science from Polk ...

Incumbent sheriff Mark Garton ran unopposed for reelection in 2020 but was challenged this election by Steve Warden, a former ...

The Polk County Commission approved the purchase two years after local voters revived a land-conservation program whose ...

One of the campaign stops by the candidates was at Florida Southern College in Lakeland for a ... have lived in this ...

It has been eight years since Urbandale Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Sgt. Anthony Beminio were ambushed and killed.

A comp plan helps guide policy on infrastructure such as sewers and stormwater; recreation and parks; conservation; and ...

Residents in Iowa counties weighed in on different bond referendums that would improve school and government facilities.

The Floyd Central graduate is a redshirt junior on the football team. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback completed 20 of 29 ...

Early voting in Polk County is available at the auditor's office, 120 Second Ave., Des Mines from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office also will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday ...

Voters in Polk County are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the general election as they make their choices ...

Polk & Paddle is a cozy downtown restaurant and private club serving American cuisine with an occasional Vietnamese flair.