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Polk County supervisor allegedly threatened colleagues over Norris' firing, report says
A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.
Polk County supervisor says board member tried to fight other officials, per report
More information has come out after a heated dispute last week between Polk County officials. KCCI confirmed the dispute took place last Friday, which stemmed from a discussion over County Administrator John Norris' employment status.
Norris ‘cannot comment’ after Polk County placed him on administrative leave
The Polk County Board of Supervisors confirmed with WHO 13 News that Polk County Administrator John Norris was placed on administrative leave on Friday. Jonathan Cahill, a communications specialist with the board said he couldn’t comment further due to it being a personnel matter.
Polk County Administrator John Norris placed on leave after years of county acrimony
Norris, a former head of Iowa's Democratic Party, said two new Republican supervisors asked for his resignation within 24 hours of being sworn in.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
John Norris placed on administrative leave, county confirms
Norris' leave comes as the Board of Supervisors recently named new leadership and welcomed new members to their ranks.
Pedestrian killed by car in Polk County; deputies investigating
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a ...
Polk County considers big increase in impact fees for new warehouses and industrial buildings
The plan would raise the fee for warehouses from $539 to $2,192 per 1,000 square feet and from $539 to $1,539 per 1,000 ...
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Crash On US 17 North Of Bowling Green: Polk County Sheriff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a vehicle on US 17 north of Bowling Green. The Polk ...
What to expect in 2025 from Polk County's population boom
Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of ...
Trump offers Polk County native Morgan Ortagus role as envoy to Middle East
Morgan Ortagus, an Auburndale native and a graduate of Florida Southern College, served in the Bush, Obama and first Trump ...
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Polk County moves closer to goal of becoming a no-kill county in 2025
In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.
Chair of Polk County Board of Supervisors discusses employee placed on leave, police response to county building
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman appeared on an episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show” where the former Fox News host played ...
Frustrated Polk County commissioners seek control of development-related road closures
Polk County Commissioners Mike Scott and Bill Braswell said that development-related road closures should require ...
Transparency promised as new Polk County supervisors are sworn in, new chair appointed
Newly elected representatives Jill Altringer and Mark Holm were sworn in to the Polk County Board of Supervisors on Thursday ...
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Georgia School Closings: Polk County announces schools to be closed Friday ahead of Winter Storm
At least one school district in North Georgia has announced a change to its schedule for Friday in anticipation of inclement ...