Former Polk County HR Chief Wins $4.26 Million in Landmark Libel Case Against County Officials

Adel, Iowa — A jury in Dallas County has awarded over $4.26 million to Jim Nahas, the former Human Resources chief of Polk County, in a libel case against the county. The verdict came after jurors found that Nahas was wrongfully dismissed from his position five years ago, with the intentional aim of undermining his reputation. During the trial, Nahas accused the former county administrator and two current supervisors of using his termination as a political strategy to target another county official. The jury’s decision underscores the serious implications of political maneuvering within local government. … Read more

Tragic Raging River Case Returns to Polk County for Trial After Change of Venue

DES MOINES, Iowa — After initially being relocated due to concerns over prejudicial pre-trial publicity, the lawsuit stemming from a tragic incident at Adventureland amusement park is set to return to Polk County. The legal proceedings concern the heart-wrenching case of 11-year-old Michael Jaramillo, who lost his life in July 2021 when a raft overturned on the Raging River ride. In 2023, the trial was moved to Scott County, but a judge has recently determined that enough time has elapsed to allow the trial to be brought back to the locality where the incident occurred. … Read more

Polk County Court to Hear Case on Adventureland Tragedy Lawsuit

Des Moines, Iowa – A judge has declared that the lawsuit stemming from a tragic accident at Adventureland Park, which resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy, can proceed in Polk County. The boy was fatally injured while riding the Raging River ride in July 2021. The family’s decision to pursue legal action in Polk County, close to the amusement park’s location, rather than in another jurisdiction, has been affirmed by this recent court decision. In the aftermath of the accident, which raised significant concerns about the safety protocols at Adventureland, there has been … Read more

Tension in Polk County: Dems Express Concern as Suspended Prosecutor Visits Courthouse Amid Speculation of DeSantis Interference

Polk County, FL — Tension is brewing in Florida as newly elected prosecutor Monique Worrell made an unexpected appearance at the Polk County courthouse. Worrell, who remained tight-lipped about the purpose of her visit, is the latest focus in a series of contentious exchanges between elected officials and Governor Ron DeSantis. In 2023, Governor DeSantis made the controversial decision to suspend Worrell from her position, prompting widespread debate and speculations about the motivations behind the suspension. The governor’s action has led to a broader discussion about the balance of power and the independence of elected … Read more