Fixing Iowa’s chronic absenteeism law: What changes are needed?
In December 2024, WHO 13 News reported that 15 parents were charged in Polk County for their student missing 20% of classes ...
Polk County approves $500,000 in emergency aid for refugees abandoned after Trump order
With nearly 500 refugees in need of assistance, Polk County will provide aid to plug the gap created by Trump's order ...
From segregation to the Polk County bench: Judge Timothy Coon's journey
Timothy Coon was Polk County's first Black judge, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, an avid golfer, a married man of 48 ...
The flu season is so severe that it's forcing schools to close across the country
Schools across the United States are closing temporarily due to surges of flu and other seasonal illnesses among students and staff. Here's what parents need to know.
Union says Polk County schools face a teacher exodus. Would a property tax for higher pay help?
The Polk Education Association president is urging the Polk County School Board to consider a property tax referendum to ...
Flu is so bad right now that schools across the country are closing
Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses which are sickening students and staff. Here's ...
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Foundation grant helps provide training, support for school counselors, social workers
In an era of mounting mental health challenges and academic pressures, Polk County’s school counselors and social workers are getting a boost thanks to a timely grant from the Polk County Community ...
Here are the Polk County athletes who signed on National Signing Day
Nine Polk County football players will play college football next season after signing with a college on Wednesday.
Polk County School District closed down schools for two days due to rise in norovirus, flu cases
The school district said the closures allowed for a deep cleaning after it reported on Thursday that 761 students and 63 ...
Norovirus, flu prompts school closures in Polk County
The Polk County School District said hundreds of students were sick with flu or Norovirus.
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Polk County issues 6,886 tickets to drivers illegally passing stopped school buses
Polk County has issued 6,886 citations to drivers in the first half of the school year, who were caught on camera failing to stop, when a school bus stop arm is out.