School absences from sickness soar in Polk County as vaccination rates keep falling
Polk County health officials say they've seen a "significant increase" in schools with at least 10% of their student body ...
When is Groundhog Day? Here's when you can visit Polk County Paula and see her prediction.
Like Punxsutawney Phil, Polk County Paula will search for her shadow Feb. 2 and predict if more cold weather is on the way.
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Polk County cuts ties with medical examiners, pays $327K severance
Polk County supervisors approved severance packages for three doctors in its medical examiner's office this month that ...
ICE arrests 1 person at courthouse, rumors of multiple arrests untrue, Polk County says
A rumor has been floating around that ICE agents swept up multiple people at the courthouse Thursday. The Polk County sheriff ...
Down with the sickness: Polk County Health Department warns of illness uptick in schools
"We are seeing a marked uptick in illness among students and staff in schools across Polk County," said Juliann Van Liew, ...
Polk County Sheriff's Office find missing man
ANKENY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office was asking the public for help locating a missing man who was last seen in ...
Schools report 10% or more of students out due to illnesses, says Polk County Health Department
The Polk County Health Department is seeing what they’re calling a significant increase in schools reporting absences due to ...