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Is design of Thompson Nursery Road safe? Residents tell Polk County Commission no
The approved plan includes bike lanes on the main road and simple sidewalks. Residents have clamored for a separated 8- to 10 ...
New Polk County ordinance restricts boats in designated swim areas, ‘vessel exclusion’ zones
In a move to improve safety on local lakes, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance repealing and ...
New Polk County program provides free home repairs to low-income seniors
Polk County is launching a program to help low-income seniors stay in their homes by providing free home repairs.
Polk County landfill fees will rise on Oct. 1: 26% for construction debris, 66% for yard waste
The fee for construction and demolition debris will rise 26%. For yard waste, it's 66%. Fees will rise 5% per year after that ...
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Polk County commission approves boat restriction zones and designated swim areas on lakes
On Tuesday, Polk County commissioners approved an ordinance, "Polk County Waterway Protection Code," to establish designated ...
Election results: Polk County voters rejecting fairgrounds levy in initial results
Polk County residents are deciding whether to approve a levy to fund operations and repairs at the Polk County Fairgrounds in ...
Of hundreds arrested in Polk County, 15% in U.S. illegally, majority were gotaways
A multi-agency operation in Polk County resulted in the arrest of 255 individuals allegedly involved in human trafficking, ...
Polk County sheriff accused of assaulting ex-partner's husband, summoned to court
COLUMBUS - The former partner of Polk County Sheriff Timothy Wright alleges that he assaulted her husband outside her home ...
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New lawsuit alleges retaliation, harassment of Polk County deputy administrator
Polk County Deputy Administrator Sarah Boese filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation, harassment, and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit claims Boese was unfairly passed over for the county ...