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Polk County Sheriff's Office identifies 26-year-old Des Moines woman killed in crash
Frommelt, the only person in the car, was pronounced dead on the scene. Authorities identified Frommelt, who lived in Des Moines, on Monday afternoon.In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa.
One killed in Sunday morning crash, Polk County Sheriff investigates
One person is dead following a Sunday morning crash on Highway 141, southeast of Granger. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, just before 9 a.m. deputies were called to the 12100 block of Highway 141 on reports of a single-car accident.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal crash on Highway 141
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal single-car accident that killed one person Sunday morning. Deputies were called to the 12100 block of Highway 141 just before 9 a.m. where the accident was reported. Once on the scene, officials found a vehicle in a west ditch where they said it had hit a tree.
Authorities identify woman killed in Polk County crash
Authorities say a woman was killed when her southbound vehicle left Highway 141 and crashed into a tree Sunday morning.
Victim killed in Polk County crash identified as Des Moines woman
A woman who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 141 over the weekend has been identified. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a crash near the 12100 block of Highway 141.
Iowa Attorney General Bird warns of recent jury duty phone scams
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning of a jury duty phone scam on Friday, she stated in a release.
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