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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Iowa's Unbelievable History
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (109+ words) Polk County Iowa (.gov) Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Iowa's Unbelievable History Iowa author, Robert Kerr, illuminated some of Iowa’s Unbelievable History: Rev. Billy Sunday, T. Nelson Downs, and the state’s deadliest trainwreck in his novel, Completely Restored. During his program…...
Jury convicts Runnells man of sexually abusing child
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (173+ words) Published 8/10/2026 03:47:23 PM A Polk County jury convicted a Runnells man on Monday of multiple counts of sexually abusing a child. Jack Edward Penman Jr., 69, was guilty as charged of four counts of 2nd-degree sexual abuse, a B felony, and one…...
Women in the Woods with Wine - Deck the Halls
1+ week, 4+ day ago (130+ words) Polk County Iowa (.gov) Women in the Woods with Wine - Deck the Halls Get into the seasonal spirit and give back to our wild neighbors! Join us for a hands-on workshop to create all-natural, and edible holiday decorations for wildlife....
Volunteers Needed!
1+ week, 4+ day ago (14+ words) Polk County Iowa (.gov) Published 8/4/2026 02:05:29 PM...
PCAO releases 2026 status report
2+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) Published 7/31/2026 11:37:09 AM You can learn more about the office’s programs and performance in the 2026 status report. The report contains information on the office's Criminal, Juvenile, Civil divisions, its services for victims, its Restorative Justice programs, and profiles of a few…...
Special Election, City of Ankeny - September 8, 2026 - Voter Information
3+ week, 3+ day ago (138+ words) Published 7/22/2026 08:48:02 AM The City of Ankeny has called special election on Sept. 8, 2026 for residents to decide consider the adoption of a 1 cent Local Option Sales Tax. A full sample ballot will be posted when finalized. Public Measure Letter A SHALL…...
100th Anniversary of the Gold Star Memorial
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (26+ words) Polk County Iowa (.gov) 100th Anniversary of the Gold Star Memorial Published 7/15/2026 09:38:29 AM...
Polk County Health Department and Des Moines University Launch Academic Health Department Partnership
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (163+ words) Published 7/14/2026 08:50:35 AM POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) and Des Moines University of Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) have formally established an Academic Health Department partnership, creating a collaborative relationship that connects public health practice, education, research,…...
Des Moines man sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing friend on New Year's Day
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (526+ words) Published 7/10/2026 12:20:49 PM A Des Moines man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for the first homicide of 2026. Jordan Isaac Carmi, 31, admitted he caused the death of Tony Alexander Young, 30, of Des Moines in the early hours of Jan. 1. “I…...
Measles Case Confirmed in Polk County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) Published 7/8/2026 12:11:02 PM POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) has confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated Polk County resident who recently traveled internationally. This is the county’s first confirmed measles case in 2026. In the uncommon case…...