Lake Wales Mayor Hilligoss captured 61% of the vote to defeat challenger Curtis Gibson Jr., who received 39%. Hilligoss ...

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A suspect who led deputies on a car chase Wednesday morning is still at large after authorities found ...

As of the last update from Polk County around 8:20 p.m. March 28, the Deep Woods Fire sat at 3,797 acres with 32% containment. The fire has destroyed three outbuildings, one house and damaged ...

"It's not going to be the best for your families or our families in Polk County. I am saying that from first-hand experience, ...

Cheryl Hayes is a mediator for Polk County’s restorative dialogue program. She has been working with offenders, victims and ...

Why are the Polk County assessor and others in his office getting big raises at a time when the county is facing a budget shortfall?