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Election News
Polk County Iowa - City/School Election - November 7, 2023
City/School Election - Polk County Iowa Polling Locations/Sample Ballots
County Sheriff News
Update Contact Phone Number For Scams
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has added an option to our phone tree number to report ANY scams that our citizens in the community may be currently dealing with. We urge the community to call 515-286-3333 and then press 5 to speak with a Communications Specialist.
Conservation News
A Day at Carney Marsh
Listening to the sounds of nature one might hear while enjoying the beauty of Carney Marsh.
County Attorney News
Des Moines man convicted of murder in first homicide of 2022
Trishay Marsean Thompson, 24, of Des Moines, was found Jan. 9 with gunshot wounds in his car at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Health Department News
Polk County Health Department Partners with Des Moines Public Library on Gun Safety
Polk County Health Department (PCHD) is excited to announce its partnership with Des Moines Public Library on promoting gun safety in our community. Gun trigger locks are available and FREE to pick up at all Des Moines Public Library locations.
County Attorney News
Judge convicts Des Moines man for murdering Randi Light
Randi Light and Clarence Reed had been in a relationship for two years and lived together at the time of the murder.
Veteran Affairs News
Coat Drive Donations
Donations being accepted now for NEW winter coats, hats, gloves, and socks.
County Attorney News
National Hispanic Bar Association honors assistant county attorney
Morales, who has been in the office since November 2015, was chosen as one of 17 attorneys nationally for the Latina Leadership Academy.
County Attorney News
Graham: Shooting by Pleasant Hill officer was justified under Iowa law
‘Please talk about the need for a red flag law,' father says
Board of Supervisors News
Immigrants, Refugees and New Residents Invited to Free Meal, Resource Fair for Welcoming Week
Polk County, in partnership with Des Moines Water Works, will host a free meal and resources fair in honor of central Iowa’s immigrant and refugee communities during Welcoming Week.
County Recorder News
Holiday Hours
The Office will be closed on the following days: Veterans Day - November 10th, 2023 | Thanksgiving - November 23rd and 24th, 2023 | Christmas - December 22nd and 25th, 2023
County Attorney News
Des Moines man sentenced for sex abuse
As a condition of probation, Coby Hemphill must reside at the Fort Des Moines Correctional facility.
County Attorney News
Johnston homicide was self-defense, County Attorney Graham rules
The shooting of Steven Miller occurred on May 9, 2023.
Board of Supervisors News
Polk County Seeks Public Comments Regarding Bond Authorization for Des Moines Airport Authority
Polk County Seeks Public Comments Regarding Bond Authorization for Des Moines Airport Authority Ballot Initiative Requested to Issue Sale of Bonds to Support Airport Terminal Expansion
County Attorney News
Four more teens sentenced in East High shootings
Three defendants remain to be sentenced in the fatal shootings.
Treasurer News
Polk County Property Tax Statements Arrive in Mailboxes This Week
2023/2024 Property tax statements are now available online and will be delivered to property owners the week of 8/21/2023.
County Attorney News
Des Moines man gets life sentence for Sonic stabbing
On Dec. 7, a jury convicted Pierce of all counts: first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree burglary, and going armed with intent.
County Attorney News
Jury finds Urbandale man guilty of first-degree murder
A Polk County jury convicted Dustin Lee Sample, 38, previously of Urbandale, of Murder in the First Degree Wednesday in the beating death of his wife, Mary.
Board of Supervisors News
Polk County Continues to Fund Emergency Contraception for Victims of Sexual Assault
The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved unanimously to continue to provide funding and crisis and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and rape. The measure follows a State of Iowa attempt to remove critical care healthcare services from those who need it most.
County Sheriff News
NEW Polk County Jail Inmate Phone and Video Visitation System
The Polk County Jail has recently transitioned to a new inmate phone system and soon will be transitioning to a new video visitation system. There will be NO video visitation on Monday-Tuesday, August 21st & 22nd 2023. Please click here for more details.
County Attorney News
10th teen pleads guilty in East High shootings
Of the 10 defendants in the shootings, three pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, and four pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
County Recorder News
Appointments are Required To Get a Passport
Need to apply for a Passport? Then you need to make an appointment with our office. Call 515-286-3160 and we can help you out. We do not accept walk-ins. Appointments are also available thru your local Post Office if we don't have anything available.