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Glenn Pennie disappeared under suspicious circumstances in October 2004.  He was last seen by a neighbor on October 3, 2004, at his home at 14970 Airlie Road in rural Polk County.  Mr. Pennie was planning to leave on October 4, 2004 for Oakland, CA, to attend a court hearing regarding his late father’s estate, where he would inherit more than one million dollars. 

The Polk County Cold Case Unit was created in 2007 by then Sheriff Bob Wolfe.  The unit is staffed by retired investigators and mental health professionals.  The Cold Case Unit examines cases that were fully investigated and closed due to lack of further investigative leads.  Team members will become familiar with cold cases and will explore new technology that was not available during the initial investigation, as well as re-interviewing witnesses to develop new leads.  Below are cases the Cold Case Unit is currently examining.  

Date of Birth:    9/1/89

Height:               5'04"

Weight:              115

Hair:                    Brown

Eyes:                   Brown

Charges:            Possess Heroin, Supplying Contraband

Date of Birth:    9/1/89

Height:               5'04"

Weight:              115

Hair:                    Brown

Eyes:                   Brown

Charges:            Possess Heroin, Supplying Contraband

Polk County 4-H Hocus Pocus Small Animal Show

CAVIES, RABBITS, POULTRY & PIGEONS

Conformation & Showmanship classes, Clover Bud classes, Costume Classes, Games, Lots of
Candy, Carrot Eating contests, goodies, & an AMAZING Silent Auction!
Including motels & golf AND much much more! Scavenger hunt Breed ID
Class during the morning! Great fun and food!

Polk County Livestock Association Annual Meeting

Taking place in Building B, formerly known as the Arts and Crafts Building

Meeting will begin at 6:30pm

On November 30th, 2015 at 10 a.m., Sheriff Mark Garton was sworn in as the 37th Polk County Sheriff.  Judge Sally Avera presided over the ceremony, which was held in the Polk County Courthouse.   Garton was appointed by the Polk County Board of Commissioners with a unanimous vote to replace retiring Sheriff Bob Wolfe. 

“I am honored to be your Sheriff and I will work tireless towards restoring this office to the highest level it can achieve,” Garton said.