With 52 acres of shallow water that draws a variety of bird species, aquatic life and plants, Brenton Slough is one of about ...

DART will provide free rides to cooling centers while the Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.

Enjoy the cool weather while you can. Temperatures reaching 96 degrees are coming up, prompting Polk County to prepare its ...

A first-time candidate defeated a longtime elected official by just 42 votes in last week’s primary election, and now both Democrats are preparing for their next political steps.

Need relief from the heat? Find nearby cooling centers in the Des Moines metro. Plus, enjoy free DART rides to sites. Check ...

ALL RIGHT JASON THANKS SO MUCH. WE’LL. POLK COUNTY LEADERS ANNOUNCED TODAY A NEW PLAN TO HELP FUND IOWA’S WATER QUALITY MONITORS TO MAKE SURE OUR DRINKING WATER IS SAFE. MANY OF THE RIVER MONITORS ...

POLK COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) - Polk County Board Chair Matt McCoy says accurate water quality data isn’t just important; it’s essential. That’s why Polk County pledged to allocate $200,000 to Iowa’s Water ...

Here's a guide to the cast of characters involved in the ongoing trial of a lawsuit against Polk County leaders that continues Monday, Sept. 15. Marasco, then employed in the county sheriff's office, ...

POLK COUNTY, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Polk County pledged Thursday to allocate $1 million to local food organizations during the lapse in funding for federal nutrition programs. Due to a lawsuit ...

The state will send letters showing a more than 11% increase in the tax rate for Polk County property owners — a figure county officials say is inaccurate. Polk County Budget Manager Deb Anderson said ...

The Polk County Health Department identified the state's ninth case of measles this year in an infant who is too young to be vaccinated. Officials said Thursday that the child recently traveled to an ...