Des Moines Register Opinion staff awards its weekly rose to Drake University's Elizabeth Talbert for leading research on Des ...

A man and woman were arrested in Davenport after being found in possession of stolen power tools and methamphetamine. The ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal car crash involving a livestock trailer that killed a woman on ...

"Three of the biggest threats of aging are isolation, hunger and loss of independence. So the second part of our mission is ...

It’s not uncommon for there not to be a trainer on hand at a high school athletic event in Polk County. In fact, it’s the ...

LAKELAND — There are a lot of new faces on the Polk County high school basketball scene — especially at the top. Of the 18 ...

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run Health and Human Services has said he wants to end the practice. And Winter Haven ...

Temperatures will likely drop to the upper 30s by early Tuesday morning as two cold fronts Friday and Sunday bring frigid air ...

Eight teams entered the FHSAA playoffs two weeks ago, four remained after the first week and three teams are sill alive.

The competitive spirit helps bring at least one Polk County family the holiday spirit after they were affected by a tragic ...

Polk County Sheriff James Tadman told the Herald he believes the backup unit will be a great asset for the county.