The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department says two jail inmates died in August at a time when the state has been keeping a close eye on the lockup as it hovers close to capacity. A 66-year-old died ...

ADEL, Iowa — The Dallas County Sheriff's Office has launched a new smartphone app aimed at connecting the sheriff's office with residents and visitors and providing important information.

Dallas County is on pace to spend a record amount to house inmates at the Polk County Jail this year. Through Feb. 17 the county had already totaled $16,900 for 338 days of incarceration for the ...

The Dallas County Jail did its best to keep Santa Claus on track Tuesday. The jail's website lists Ethan Toothstain Grinch, of Whoville, as one of its newest inmates.The Grinch, of course, was ...