Polk County
Recent News About Polk County
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Polk County officials blame community spread for surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Health care and county officials in Polk County said they know what's caused a surge in COVID-19 cases, and they have a plan to knock it down.
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New program helps Iowa residents avoid eviction
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 bars reopen with new proclamation
Last week, some bars, restaurants and other businesses were reopened by Gov. Kim Reynolds, according to We Are Iowa.
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Polk County officials hold Reynolds responsible as COVID-19 cases escalate
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Polk County, leaders have laid the blame at the feet of Gov. Kim Reynolds for failure to enact preventive measures.
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Sheriff's deputy receives lawsuit for holding back footage of a man's death
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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Polk County Supervisors push for Reynolds to enforce mask mandate
Polk County Supervisors are looking for Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue them the authority to enforce a mask order, KCCI reported.
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Polk County closes facilities to the public
In an attempt to lessen the spread of COVID-19, Polk County facilities remain closed to the public.
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Polk County residents have opportunity for free financial coaching
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the country and in Iowa, including Polk County.
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Iowa Republicans propose amendment to stop absentee ballots
Iowa Republican legislators have proposed an amendment that would stop the Secretary of State Paul Pate from dispersing mail-in absentee ballots.
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Polk County sees increases in COVID-19 cases as businesses reopen
The Polk County Department of Health reported that a spike in COVID-19 cases accompanied the reopening of businesses.
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Polk County Jail sees surge in COVID-19 cases
Almost 50 Polk County Jail inmates tested positive for COVID-19 last week, which was more than twice the number previously reported.
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Polk County boosts traffic enforcement after increase in speeding citations
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it is dealing with drivers who think the COVID-19 pandemic gives them a license to exceed the speed limits, according to KCCI Channel 8.
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Polk County Health Department endorses masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
The Polk County Health Department recommends that all people wear facemasks in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Free COVID-19 legal assistance now an option for Iowans
Iowans in need of legal assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic can get help for free.
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Iowa State Fairgrounds to be used as coronavirus homeless shelter
The Youth Inn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds will be used as a shelter for homeless individuals who test positive for coronavirus.According to a press release on the department’s website, shelter occupants will have access to beds, food, supportive medical care, laundry services and other county resources.
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Polk County discusses changes due to the coronavirus
Polk County recently introduced its plans to protect the public as the number of coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket throughout the nation.
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Bond referendum for new school backed by the voters of North Polk
The North Polk school district turned to voters during a special election on March 3.
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Undesign the Redline teaches the community about the impact of discrimination
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.
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Polk County supervisors change their minds about $150,000 grant to Rock In Prevention
Polk County supervisors earlier this month awarded a $150,000 grant to a small nonprofit that provides music programs for children and then changed their minds three days later, a Des Moines-area newspaper recently reported.