us > Iowa > Polk > Latest & Local News
Polk news
Polk County racks up $260K in lawsuits from deputy administrator - Axios
Polk County racks up $260K in lawsuits from deputy administrator Axios
Published on 28 July 2025 | 11:20 am
5 storylines for Polk high school football as practice for 2025 season begins - Lakeland Ledger
5 storylines for Polk high school football as practice for 2025 season begins Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 July 2025 | 8:10 am
Man missing after fall into Des Moines River, joins previous Polk County summer water emergencies - weareiowa.com
Man missing after fall into Des Moines River, joins previous Polk County summer water emergencies weareiowa.com
Published on 28 July 2025 | 3:08 am
Iowa weather: Polk County's Extreme Temperature Plan in effect at 8 a.m. Monday - KCCI
Iowa weather: Polk County's Extreme Temperature Plan in effect at 8 a.m. Monday KCCI
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:32 pm
Polk County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” is the Chris & Sarah Klawitter Family of Crookston - KROX
Polk County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” is the Chris & Sarah Klawitter Family of Crookston KROX
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:09 pm
Federal funding hangs in the balance for Boys & Girls Club of Polk County - ABC Action News
Federal funding hangs in the balance for Boys & Girls Club of Polk County ABC Action News
Published on 27 July 2025 | 4:39 pm
Youth delegates represent Polk County at 78th Tennessee 4-H Congress - Cleveland Daily Banner
Youth delegates represent Polk County at 78th Tennessee 4-H Congress Cleveland Daily Banner
Published on 26 July 2025 | 6:30 pm
Summer appeal: River Ranch Resort in eastern Polk County opens water park - Lakeland Ledger
Summer appeal: River Ranch Resort in eastern Polk County opens water park Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 July 2025 | 9:10 am
HSRZ Preview: Polk County Wolverines - WSPA 7NEWS
HSRZ Preview: Polk County Wolverines WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 26 July 2025 | 4:30 am
Addiction recovery group saves driver's life after Polk County crash - KCCI
Addiction recovery group saves driver's life after Polk County crash KCCI
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:13 pm
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel reacts to Ja'Lynn Polk missing multiple practices - Patriots Wire
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel reacts to Ja'Lynn Polk missing multiple practices Patriots Wire
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:12 pm
Polk County schools might be years away from using newly created college accreditor - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County schools might be years away from using newly created college accreditor Lakeland Ledger
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:00 pm
Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is in a roster battle, and through three days of training camp he has yet to practice - The Boston Globe
Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is in a roster battle, and through three days of training camp he has yet to practice The Boston Globe
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:59 pm
Pastor rallies churches to 'saturate' Polk County with the gospel - The Rome News-Tribune
Pastor rallies churches to 'saturate' Polk County with the gospel The Rome News-Tribune
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
UPDATE: Co-defendants receive prison sentences for attempted murder, kidnapping - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
UPDATE: Co-defendants receive prison sentences for attempted murder, kidnapping Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk should take Vrabel’s comments as a message to keep pace - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Ja’Lynn Polk should take Vrabel’s comments as a message to keep pace 98.5 The Sports Hub
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:11 pm
How much is Ja’Lynn Polk’s absence hurting his chances to make the team? - MassLive
How much is Ja’Lynn Polk’s absence hurting his chances to make the team? MassLive
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:59 pm
Patriots WR Polk Sits Out Third-Straight Session Friday - PatsFans.com
Patriots WR Polk Sits Out Third-Straight Session Friday PatsFans.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:02 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Friday July 25 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Friday July 25 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:57 pm
Polk School Board Eyes Property Tax Rate Hike; August Hearing Set for Public Input - Coosa Valley News
Polk School Board Eyes Property Tax Rate Hike; August Hearing Set for Public Input Coosa Valley News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:35 pm
Florida DOGE hits Polk County, cities with demand for finances in its hunt for waste - Lakeland Ledger
Florida DOGE hits Polk County, cities with demand for finances in its hunt for waste Lakeland Ledger
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:30 am
Iowa high school softball: Matchups, schedule, scores and more for 2025 state softball tournament - KCCI
Iowa high school softball: Matchups, schedule, scores and more for 2025 state softball tournament KCCI
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Pella defeats North Polk to win Iowa high school softball state title - The Des Moines Register
Pella defeats North Polk to win Iowa high school softball state title The Des Moines Register
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:57 am
Check out photos of Pella vs North Polk in the Class 4A softball state championship game - The Des Moines Register
Check out photos of Pella vs North Polk in the Class 4A softball state championship game The Des Moines Register
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:27 am
Class 4A — Pella Dutch vs. North Polk Comets - Iowa PBS
Class 4A — Pella Dutch vs. North Polk Comets Iowa PBS
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:10 pm
Polk sheriff: 9 drivers arrested for ‘dangerous excessive speeding’ since July 1 - WFLA
Polk sheriff: 9 drivers arrested for ‘dangerous excessive speeding’ since July 1 WFLA
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:10 pm
Polk County Legislative Delegation Public Meeting Announcement - Polk County Government
Polk County Legislative Delegation Public Meeting Announcement Polk County Government
Published on 24 July 2025 | 8:41 pm
31-year-old Polk County man arrested, accused of trying to meet teen girl for sex - Click2Houston
31-year-old Polk County man arrested, accused of trying to meet teen girl for sex Click2Houston
Published on 24 July 2025 | 8:33 pm
Polk County organizations receive Pacific Power Foundation Education, stem grants - Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Polk County organizations receive Pacific Power Foundation Education, stem grants Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Published on 24 July 2025 | 8:00 pm
Polk County: Goodrich man arrested, accused of meeting minors for sex - FOX 26 Houston
Polk County: Goodrich man arrested, accused of meeting minors for sex FOX 26 Houston
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:58 pm
Polk State places record 21 student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Team - Polk State College
Polk State places record 21 student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Team Polk State College
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:26 pm
Teen Arrested for Rape in Polk County - Coosa Valley News
Teen Arrested for Rape in Polk County Coosa Valley News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:25 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday July 24 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday July 24 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 5:57 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk’s mystery absence from Patriots training camp explained - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Ja’Lynn Polk’s mystery absence from Patriots training camp explained 98.5 The Sports Hub
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:48 pm
Polk State student and employee’s passion for The Arts brings department together - Polk State College
Polk State student and employee’s passion for The Arts brings department together Polk State College
Published on 24 July 2025 | 1:43 pm
Several road projects expected to unsnarl Polk County: U.S. Hwy 27 near Interstate 4 - Lakeland Ledger
Several road projects expected to unsnarl Polk County: U.S. Hwy 27 near Interstate 4 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
White House unfreezes $1.3 billion in grants; Polk County organizations brace for future - Bay News 9
White House unfreezes $1.3 billion in grants; Polk County organizations brace for future Bay News 9
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:37 am
Driver arrested in deadly Polk County crash in the U.S. illegally: Deputies - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Driver arrested in deadly Polk County crash in the U.S. illegally: Deputies FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 23 July 2025 | 9:29 pm
2 arrested after high-speed chase through Lakeland ends in crash: FHP - WFLA
2 arrested after high-speed chase through Lakeland ends in crash: FHP WFLA
Published on 23 July 2025 | 8:22 pm
Madelyn Klever on North Polk's state softball win over North Scott - The Des Moines Register
Madelyn Klever on North Polk's state softball win over North Scott The Des Moines Register
Published on 23 July 2025 | 8:18 pm
8 people arrested, over $8M recovered in bank fraud investigation targeting elderly: Sheriff Grady Judd - ABC Action News
8 people arrested, over $8M recovered in bank fraud investigation targeting elderly: Sheriff Grady Judd ABC Action News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:16 pm
3 Lakeland residents arrested under $8.8M bank fraud and racketeering scheme, PCSO says - Lakeland Ledger
3 Lakeland residents arrested under $8.8M bank fraud and racketeering scheme, PCSO says Lakeland Ledger
Published on 23 July 2025 | 5:10 pm
James Uthmeier, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announce massive bust of bank fraud ring - Florida Politics
James Uthmeier, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announce massive bust of bank fraud ring Florida Politics
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:53 pm
8 charged in $8.8 million fraud scheme, Polk County Sheriff's Office says - Bay News 9
8 charged in $8.8 million fraud scheme, Polk County Sheriff's Office says Bay News 9
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:39 pm
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme - FOX 35 Orlando
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:24 pm
Grady Judd: 8 arrested in cross-country multi-million-dollar fraud investigation - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Grady Judd: 8 arrested in cross-country multi-million-dollar fraud investigation FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 23 July 2025 | 3:27 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday July 23 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday July 23 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 2:01 pm
'Weak and pathetic': Florida AG, Polk sheriff detail 8 arrests in multi-million dollar fraud scheme - wtsp.com
'Weak and pathetic': Florida AG, Polk sheriff detail 8 arrests in multi-million dollar fraud scheme wtsp.com
Published on 23 July 2025 | 1:10 pm
8 arrested in $8.8M scheme targeting hundreds across US, Florida sheriff says - WKMG
8 arrested in $8.8M scheme targeting hundreds across US, Florida sheriff says WKMG
Published on 23 July 2025 | 11:30 am
Polk County Boys and Girls Club receiving federal funding this year, but worried about future - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County Boys and Girls Club receiving federal funding this year, but worried about future FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 22 July 2025 | 10:14 pm
NWS cancels tornado warning for northeastern Polk County, southeastern Story County - The Des Moines Register
NWS cancels tornado warning for northeastern Polk County, southeastern Story County The Des Moines Register
Published on 22 July 2025 | 9:29 pm
Army blames showers left ‘wet after use’ for mold in barracks - Task & Purpose
Army blames showers left ‘wet after use’ for mold in barracks Task & Purpose
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:19 pm
2 arrested following manhunt in Polk County, 1 remains at large - Click2Houston
2 arrested following manhunt in Polk County, 1 remains at large Click2Houston
Published on 22 July 2025 | 5:24 pm
Professor Tom Witek elevates Polk State Music with real-world expertise - Polk State College
Professor Tom Witek elevates Polk State Music with real-world expertise Polk State College
Published on 22 July 2025 | 12:17 pm
1 dead after fatal car crash in Polk County: PCSO - ABC Action News
1 dead after fatal car crash in Polk County: PCSO ABC Action News
Published on 22 July 2025 | 11:35 am
1 killed in crash at Polk County intersection - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
1 killed in crash at Polk County intersection FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 22 July 2025 | 11:18 am
ADM, North Polk advance in Iowa high school softball state tournament 4A quarterfinals - The Des Moines Register
ADM, North Polk advance in Iowa high school softball state tournament 4A quarterfinals The Des Moines Register
Published on 22 July 2025 | 12:22 am
Was that Davis Polk Associate Asking for It? - Substack
Was that Davis Polk Associate Asking for It? Substack
Published on 21 July 2025 | 6:09 pm
Polk County School Board Meeting Schedule for July 2025 - Polk County Public Schools
Polk County School Board Meeting Schedule for July 2025 Polk County Public Schools
Published on 21 July 2025 | 3:12 pm
Polk State partners with The Mission of Winter Haven to empower students and underserved community through occupational therapy - Polk State College
Polk State partners with The Mission of Winter Haven to empower students and underserved community through occupational therapy Polk State College
Published on 21 July 2025 | 12:15 pm
Another Chick-fil-A is in the planning stages for Polk County. See where - Lakeland Ledger
Another Chick-fil-A is in the planning stages for Polk County. See where Lakeland Ledger
Published on 21 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Polk County Fire Rescue Fight House Fire in Lake Wales; Two Transported to Local Hospital - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue Fight House Fire in Lake Wales; Two Transported to Local Hospital Polk County Government
Published on 19 July 2025 | 1:07 am
Driver killed in two-vehicle crash involving dump truck in Polk County, officials say - wtsp.com
Driver killed in two-vehicle crash involving dump truck in Polk County, officials say wtsp.com
Published on 19 July 2025 | 12:33 am
57 jobs cut at Polk County manufacturing plant - Business Observer
57 jobs cut at Polk County manufacturing plant Business Observer
Published on 18 July 2025 | 6:47 pm
Polk State College introduces block scheduling, expanded class offerings at JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales - Polk State College
Polk State College introduces block scheduling, expanded class offerings at JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales Polk State College
Published on 18 July 2025 | 3:05 pm
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour – July 2025 - Polk County Government
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour – July 2025 Polk County Government
Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:49 pm
New Citrus Connection bus stop in front of Polk State Advanced Technology Center expands access to workforce training - Polk State College
New Citrus Connection bus stop in front of Polk State Advanced Technology Center expands access to workforce training Polk State College
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:20 pm
Board of Education - Southeast Polk Community School District
Board of Education Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Urges Hurricane Preparedness for 2025 Season - Polk County Government
Polk County Urges Hurricane Preparedness for 2025 Season Polk County Government
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Public Schools Improves District Grade, Earns a B - Polk County Public Schools
Polk County Public Schools Improves District Grade, Earns a B Polk County Public Schools
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Fire Rescue to Promote Two Deputy Chiefs - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue to Promote Two Deputy Chiefs Polk County Government
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
ADRC Disability Access Point - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
ADRC Disability Access Point Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 8:35 pm
2-Year Water Quality Study Received by Polk County Supervisors - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
2-Year Water Quality Study Received by Polk County Supervisors Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Water Quality Initiatives - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Water Quality Initiatives Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
3 Things to Know when Purchasing Personalized or Specialty Plates - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
3 Things to Know when Purchasing Personalized or Specialty Plates Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Senior Sites Menu - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Senior Sites Menu Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus - Polk State College
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus Polk State College
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Carolyn Louise Polk Obituary June 21, 2025 - robertsfuneralhome.com
Carolyn Louise Polk Obituary June 21, 2025 robertsfuneralhome.com
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Southeast Polk Junior High School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk Junior High School Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training - Polk State College
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training Polk State College
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Nitrates - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Nitrates Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Launches Website for Behavioral Health Resources - Polk County Government
Polk County Launches Website for Behavioral Health Resources Polk County Government
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Seeks Resident to Serve on Planning Commission - Polk County Government
Polk County Seeks Resident to Serve on Planning Commission Polk County Government
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk Healthcare Plan Updates Eligibility Requirements 2025 - Polk County Government
Polk Healthcare Plan Updates Eligibility Requirements 2025 Polk County Government
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2025 Semester at Polk State College - Polk State College
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2025 Semester at Polk State College Polk State College
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Approves New Ordinance |Three Polk County Lakes - Polk County Government
Polk County Approves New Ordinance |Three Polk County Lakes Polk County Government
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Property Tax Sale is June 16 - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Property Tax Sale is June 16 Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Launches Program to Keep Aging Seniors in Their Homes - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Launches Program to Keep Aging Seniors in Their Homes Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Repeals Burn Ban - Polk County Government
Polk County Repeals Burn Ban Polk County Government
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Invasive Buy Back Program - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Invasive Buy Back Program Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Vending machine offering free health and safety tools launched at Polk County Health Department - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Vending machine offering free health and safety tools launched at Polk County Health Department Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State College will celebrate 132nd commencement with two ceremonies May 1 - Polk State College
Polk State College will celebrate 132nd commencement with two ceremonies May 1 Polk State College
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bunnyville Bash - Polk County Government
Bunnyville Bash Polk County Government
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Burn Ban Expands to Surrounding Municipalities - Polk County Government
Polk County Burn Ban Expands to Surrounding Municipalities Polk County Government
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
News | Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban Effective April 15 - Polk County Government
News | Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban Effective April 15 Polk County Government
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk - Polk County Government
Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk Polk County Government
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College - Polk State College
Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College Polk State College
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State to host pair of open house events during Spring 2025 Semester - Polk State College
Polk State to host pair of open house events during Spring 2025 Semester Polk State College
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
2025 Budget Information - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
2025 Budget Information Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 13 January 2025 | 3:45 pm