New Polk County supervisors plan to work at their full-time jobs while governing
Newly elected Supervisors Mark Holm and Jill Altringer will work their full-time jobs as well as their $150,000 full-time jobs as supervisors.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a heated dispute broke out between some Polk County supervisors.KCCI's Laura Terrell learned deputies were called to the Polk County Administration building to break it up.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigates dispute between supervisors
Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith threatened to fight other supervisors after Administrator John Norris was asked to resign last week, according to an incident report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County supervisor allegedly threatened colleagues over Norris' firing, report says
A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.
Polk County supervisor says board member tried to fight other officials, per report
More information has come out after a heated dispute last week between Polk County officials. KCCI confirmed the dispute took place last Friday, which stemmed from a discussion over County Administrator John Norris' employment status.
Polk County Fairgrounds levy headed to May ballot. How much would it cost property owners?
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Coup attempt, fistfight challenge: What's behind the drama in Polk County's government?
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John Velebir of Winter Haven begins two-year term as chair of Polk County Republicans
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Polk County judge dismisses WMC lawsuit against local factory farm ordinances
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Fleeing sex offender steals Polk County deputy’s gun, leading to manhunt: sheriff
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Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting deputy caught hiding in Lake Bonnet
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...
Deputies: Bicyclist hit and killed by car in Polk County
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Polk County moves closer to goal of becoming a no-kill county in 2025
In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.
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Polk County assault case against Fargo dentist dismissed by request of injured party, prosecutor says
Daniel Lawrence Mengedoth appears to be owner and dentist at Mengedoth Dental in Fargo. He was accused of stabbing a man ...
State is zeroing in on a route for a high-speed alternative to US 27 in eastern Polk County
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