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No Visitation at Polk County Jail

No Visitation at Polk County Jail

No public visitation will be allowed with inmates at the Polk County Jail on Wednesday and Thursday April 4 and 5 due to routine maintenance.

Polk County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant Money

Polk County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant Money

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received $7,500 from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino through their 2011 Community Betterment Grant Program.

Ankeny Man Sentenced to 57 Months

Ankeny Man Sentenced to 57 Months

Ankeny businessman, Dinesh Sethi, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for Insurance Fraud.

Ankeny Student Charged with Harassment

Ankeny Student Charged with Harassment

16 year old Ankeny student Marcus Nelson was arrested Tuesday February 28 and charged with harassment in the first degree and making threats.

Polk County Conservation BB Gun Safety Course

Polk County Conservation BB Gun Safety Course

The Polk County Conservation will be offering a BB Gun Safety and Shooting course at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League on Saturday February 25.

Polk County Conservation Fishing Basics Course

Polk County Conservation Fishing Basics Course

Polk County Conservation will be hosting a fishing basics course on February 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Authorities Seeking Dionicio Martinez

Authorities Seeking Dionicio Martinez

Dionicio Martinez is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for sexual abuse of a minor in the 2nd degree.