Polk County, SUPERVISORS

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 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 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 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.
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.
Norris ‘cannot comment’ after Polk County placed him on administrative leave
The Polk County Board of Supervisors confirmed with WHO 13 News that Polk County Administrator John Norris was placed on administrative leave on Friday. Jonathan Cahill, a
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