Polk County News

Thursday is a big day for the Argosy Casino. A judge in Des Moines, Iowa is expected to decide whether the Sioux City riverboat can continue operating until the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel opens on August 1. Late last month, lawyers for Argosy operator Belle of Sioux City made their arguments to Polk County Judge Eliza Ovrom in an emergency request ... (more)

A 16-month battle over Pleasant Hill's plan to move forward with a 71-acre warehouse project off Highway 163 is racking up legal bills for taxpayers.

The mother of a 17-year-old who overdosed on methadone in June of 2013, wonders what took authorities more than a year to make an arrest.

Aaliyah West, 17, died last June while partying with friends. Patrick Glade, 25, of Grimes, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case.

West Des Moines police is asking for the public's helping in identifying a suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card.

A Des Moines man who is three weeks away from standing trial on suspicion of vehicular homicide is behind bars again.

Homeless residents, advocates and their legal team made their case before a Polk County judge Monday about why they should be able to keep living, with their possessions, at camp sites near the rivers in Des Moines.

Altoona auteur filmmaker Connor Bott is at it again. The 2104 Southeast Polk graduate and his revolving cast of actors are busy shooting several films simultaneously this summer around eastern Polk County.

A Des Moines teenager charged with the deadly beating of an elderly man during a home invasion went before a Polk County judge this morning.

No charges will be filed against Mitchellville Mayor Jeremy Filbert following a state investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct with children.

FOR RELEASE SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014, AT 12:01 A.M. CDT.- Lisa Hein of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation stands on an old rail line over Four Mile Creek in Berwick which will be developed as a biking path.

When I read about an app that increases inequality on the street by letting people auction off public parking spaces to the highest bidder, I was reminded of a way that several countries have actually equalized the burden of traffic tickets and other civil penalties by charging "day fines."

One year ago a group of four Democrats and four Republicans came up with what they thought would be the grand compromise on immigration.

The National Weather Service said a flash flood warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m. for NW Warren County, Eastern Dallas County, NE Madison County and Western Polk County.

Gunfire exchange between a group of bounty hunters and a wanted Polk County man are what police are calling a chaotic series of events.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has denied the request to keep the Argosy casino open, and has been ordered to close July 1, 2014.

The Altoona library has a new three-year plan designed to increase circulation and access to services.

Homeless people are speaking out about the Des Moines order to move their tents and belongings out of parks and city property.

Altoona Floral and Gifts helps customers in eastern Polk County celebrate milestones like birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.

The Des Moines Register reports that more than half a dozen area fire departments have been fighting the blaze since about 9 a.m. Saturday at the warehouse, which houses a paint company and two automotive suppliers.