Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make ...

A look at what the governing body of the state's largest county does.

A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...

A 22-year-old was allegedly driving a stolen car with a gun, drugs, money and ammunition inside in Polk County when he fled ...

A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

A Lakeland man injured multiple people when he crashed into two vehicles while fleeing Florida Highway Patrol troopers on ...

When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several ...

In addition to overseeing the county and its budget, the board makes key decisions that impact regional economic development, establish tax levies, enact ordinances, appoint individuals who serve on ...

A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.

(Red Oak) - A southwest Iowa native and stalwart of Iowa politics is near the center of controversy in Polk County.