Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith will not face charges for a January altercation with other county supervisors.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is considering naming a new county administrator. Frank Marasco has been the interim administrator since John Norris was placed on administrative leave.

More: After Polk Co. administrator John Norris' departure, when could the role be filled? Connolly, participating by phone at Tuesday's meeting, criticized the appointment, calling the process flawed.

The Warren County Attorney's Office says no charges will be filed against Tom Hockensmith in a heated dispute between Polk ...

Ex-Polk County HR chief Jim Nahas' claim of extortion by Polk County leaders, dismissed in 2023, is reinstated as the case heads for trial.

Controversy over Norris' removal rocked supervisors Polk County Supervisor Matt McCoy speaks during the opening of the Casey's Center on July 1, 2025, in downtown Des Moines.