Polk County supervisor Matt McCoy announces reelection bid for 2026

Current board chair Matt McCoy said he wants to continue fighting to improve water quality and invest in affordable housing ...
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Coup attempt, fistfight challenge: What's behind the drama in Polk County's government?

Think about it: Polk County government — with its handsome salaries and coffers flush with revenues from the county-owned Prairie Meadows casino — is a top-heavy organization with many egos and ...
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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 ...
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Transparency promised as new Polk County supervisors are sworn in, new chair appointed

Amid heavy snow and slush, newly elected representatives Jill Altringer and Mark Holm were sworn in to the Polk County Board of Supervisors on Thursday morning during the first board meeting of the ...
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Chair recounts Polk supervisors' battles as contentious trial gets underway

A civil trial has begun to determine if Polk County leaders defamed former HR chief James Nahas or if he was justly fired for dishonesty. Nahas alleges libel and extortion, claiming he was fired as ...
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Jury sides with former Polk County HR director in wrongful termination lawsuit

SUZANNE. THANK YOU. MORE BREAKING NEWS AT SIX. A JURY HAS SIDED WITH THE FORMER POLK COUNTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN A CIVIL LAWSUIT. JIM NAJAR SUED POLK COUNTY FOR WRONGFUL TERMINATION IN 2021.

Saluting Veterans at celebration

You can salute veterans at an event to honor the heroes who have served our country. Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino President and CEO Gary Palmer and Polk County Board Chair Matt McCoy ...