Polk County, Supervisors

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.
Polk County Board of Supervisors engaged in verbal dispute, sheriff's office report says
The dispute allegedly broke out after the Polk County Board of Supervisors decided to terminate Polk County Administration John Norris from his position.
Polk County supervisor says board member tried to fight other officials, per report
More details have emerged regarding a dispute between Polk County officials last week, including allegations that a supervisor attempted to fight other board members over another official being asked to resign.
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.
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.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a heated dispute broke out between some Polk County supervisors.KCCI's Laura Terrell learned deputies were called to the Polk County Administration building to break it up.
Norris 'cannot comment' following administrative leave from his role with Polk County
WHO 13's Zach Fisher reports
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Transparency promised as new Polk County supervisors are sworn in, new chair appointed
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Iowa invests in industry-favored farm pollution fix that doesn’t fix much
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Polk County leaders ask for patience amid post-hurricane debris collection delays
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Polk County Administrator John Norris placed on leave
Polk County’s top administrator has been placed on administrative leave. Polk County Community Relations Specialist Jon ...