Iowa has reported seven cases of measles in 2025, making now the time to check your vaccination status or get the MMR vaccine ...

The Polk County legislative delegation will hold its annual meeting Aug. 12 starting at 1 at the Polk County Commission ...

Animal supporters in Polk County confront commissioners over the urgent need for spay/neuter programs as shelter conditions worsen.

On Monday, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced the seventh case of measles in the state.

Nineteen people have been charged in connection to gang activity in Tampa and Polk County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s ...

(Union County) A Des Moines man suffered injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Union County. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened at 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday on 150th Street ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said a death investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed by a CSX train in Auburndale early Tuesday morning.

Various board members, executives and public officials gathered at Gray's Lake on July 15 for a ceremonial groundbreaking of ICON's newest trailhead.

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

The 2024 chronic absenteeism law outlined a three tiered system to help keep kids returning to the classroomFirst, parents ...

Deputies say Steven Scott had a large amount of a "crystal-like substances" that tested positive for both methamphetamine and ...

Polk County leaders voted Tuesday to fund NCAA Tournament games in Des Moines in 2028. Back in October, city leaders announced they'd secured hosting rights for first- and second-round matchups. Polk ...