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New program helps Iowa residents avoid eviction

By Elle Johnson | Oct 21, 2020

Polk County has implemented a new eviction prevention program to keep residents in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Polk County MHDS awards over $504,000 to 10 organizations to support mental health

By Elle Johnson | Oct 14, 2020

Ten agencies have been awarded a total of $504,642.52 from the Polk County Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Region and Governing Board, which will be used to support mental health and disabilities in the community that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, We Are Iowa reported.

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Des Moines Public Schools continue with online learning after judge denies injunction to start classes 100% online

By Elle Johnson | Sep 22, 2020

Des Moines Public Schools have started online classes, but it was the same day an injunction to start classes 100% online was denied by a Polk County judge.

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Iowa residents continue to struggle in aftermath of derecho

By Elle Johnson | Aug 18, 2020

Iowa continues to struggle from the derecho aftermath that damaged farmlands across the state last Monday, with 100 mile per hour winds, and cut power for over 98,000 residents.

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Sheriff's deputy receives lawsuit for holding back footage of a man's death

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

A family is alleging that a Polk County sheriff's deputy who killed a member of their family is covering up the death of the man by refusing to release the records of the death.

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Des Moines partners with restaurants, CISS to supply free meals to residents in need

By Elle Johnson | Jul 1, 2020

Des Moines residents are being supplied with free meals from the city, which has partnered with Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) and restaurants to put $350 toward the free meals.

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Iowa halts most court proceedings, but county clerk offices remain open

By Elle Johnson | Apr 1, 2020

County clerk of court offices are still operating to handle emergencies in Iowa regardless of the majority of court proceedings put on hold to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Undesign the Redline teaches the community about the impact of discrimination

By Elle Johnson | Mar 5, 2020

Undesign the Redline, run by Polk County Housing Trust Fund, is an interactive exhibit designed to educate residents on discrimination and segregation and the connection they have to today's political and social issues.