Going above and beyond expectations is the reason why one 911 operator was selected for the August 2024 Employee of the Month for Polk County. The County Commission celebrated Cody Hughes from E-911 for his hard work for the department, and in appreciation of ensuring that times when operators are needed he is available to…
Polk County is on the third day of early voting for the 2026 Special Election underway to fill the unexpired term of the 14th District Congressional seat, but so far the ballot totals are trending on the low side. Despite having more than a dozen Republican candidates, three Democrats, a Libertarian and an Independent in…










