Polk School Board appears open to 2026 referendum on special tax to support schools
Polk County's teachers union has long advocated for a dedicated property tax to make teacher pay more competitive with neighboring districts.
One Polk County department getting bigger raises than others, despite budget shortfall
Why are the Polk County assessor and others in his office getting big raises at a time when the county is facing a budget shortfall?
Polk tax collector to replace floor in historic art-deco Lakeland location
Polk tax collector to replace floor in historic art-deco Lakeland location. Urges residents to visit other locations or ...
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Building maintenance will reduce customers served at Polk tax collector in Lakeland
The Polk County Tax Collector's office in Lakeland is limiting the number of customers it will serve daily, so repairs can be ...
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Underwater: Polk County Has Nation’s Highest Foreclosure Rate
Polk County had the highest rate of foreclosure activity in the U.S. in 2024 — ranking No. 1 after being in the top 10 for ...
Dates to know for Central Iowa public hearings on proposed property taxes
Local governments are discussing proposed property tax levies for the upcoming fiscal year. Look through our list of central ...
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State lawmakers are making counties mislead you about property taxes
Iowa’s 99 counties are spending your money to mislead you about property taxes. But don’t blame the people at your county courthouse. The Iowa Legislature is forcing them do it. Over the past week, ...
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Emergency Management: Firefighter rescued after being trapped under tree in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A firefighter battling wildfires in North Carolina reportedly had to be taken to the hospital after being injured on Tuesday. According to North Carolina Emergency ...