John Norris, Polk County

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.
Polk County supervisor says board member tried to fight other officials, per report
More information has come out after a heated dispute last week between Polk County officials. KCCI confirmed the dispute took place last Friday, which stemmed from a discussion over County Administrator John Norris' employment status.
Polk County Administrator John Norris on administrative leave
Norris' leave comes as the Board of Supervisors recently named new leadership and welcomed new members to their ranks.
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.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says four deputies responded to a heated argument between a couple of Polk County supervisors on Friday around 2 p.m.
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.
Norris 'cannot comment' following administrative leave from his role with Polk County
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Pedestrian killed by car in Polk County; deputies investigating
The Polk County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a ...
Polk County considers big increase in impact fees for new warehouses and industrial buildings
The plan would raise the fee for warehouses from $539 to $2,192 per 1,000 square feet and from $539 to $1,539 per 1,000 ...
What to expect in 2025 from Polk County's population boom
Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of ...
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Georgia School Closings: Polk County announces schools to be closed Friday ahead of Winter Storm
At least one school district in North Georgia has announced a change to its schedule for Friday in anticipation of inclement ...
Trump offers Polk County native Morgan Ortagus role as envoy to Middle East
Morgan Ortagus, an Auburndale native and a graduate of Florida Southern College, served in the Bush, Obama and first Trump ...
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Polk County moves closer to goal of becoming a no-kill county in 2025
In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.
Frustrated Polk County commissioners seek control of development-related road closures
Polk County Commissioners Mike Scott and Bill Braswell said that development-related road closures should require ...
More lanes are coming to I-4 in Polk County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Additional lanes are in the works for a portion of Interstate 4 in Polk County. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the westernmost project of the Moving I-4 ...
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Crash On US 17 North Of Bowling Green: Polk County Sheriff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a vehicle on US 17 north of Bowling Green. The Polk ...