Wrong-way driver who led Polk County deputies on car chase evades officials
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A suspect who led deputies on a car chase Wednesday morning is still at large after authorities found ...
Iowa DOT closing I-80 westbound in Des Moines for overnight construction
The route instructs westbound drivers to drive around the closure by exiting at the U.S. Highway 65 bypass. Drivers will use ...
Why are the sirens going off today? Iowa marks Severe Weather Awareness Week
It is severe weather awareness week, so it only makes sense to get some practice in. Learn more about tornado sirens in Iowa.
Polk County awards solid waste franchise for proposed Rickreall facility
Polk County’s Commissioners voted Wednesday morning to grant a solid waste franchise to a company that has proposed building ...
The Polk County Election Office is leaving its downtown space. Where will voters go?
The Polk County Election Office is trading its decades-old downtown location for a new headquarters on Des Moines' north side ...
Scott County to be removed from bill that would suspend some state funding for most populous counties, legislator says
Originally, House Study Bill 310 would impact Polk, Linn, Scott and Johnson counties. A local legislator said that will ...
Iowa legislators consider bill suspending 4 most populous counties from some state funding
"The Quad Cities Chamber is registered against Iowa House Study Bill 310 and is working with local legislators to oppose it.
State of Iowa to give $50,000 to promote upcoming UFC Fight Night in Des Moines
The Iowa Economic Development Authority says the event by UFC, a Trump favorite, could generate more than $1 million in hotel stays ...
Polk County crews battle second blaze as Black Cove wildfire intensifies
Crews in Polk County were battling a second wildfire in the Piney Mountain Community on Thursday, as they continued to fight ...
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Bill proposes to cut state economic development funding to Iowa's four biggest counties
Polk, Linn, Scott and Johnson – would no longer receive state economic development funding under a bill advanced by House ...
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Ankeny man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle
THAT’S UP IN NORTHEASTERN IOWA. THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING AFTER A PEDESTRIAN WAS HIT BY A VEHICLE EARLY THIS MORNING. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 2 A.M. NEAR NORTHEAST 14TH ...