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Polk County Director Steps Down Amid Harassment Lawsuits | Des Moines News
Polk County’s top administrator, Scott Ourth, is stepping down amid explosive sexual harassment lawsuits — accused of unwanted physical contact and retaliation — with a trial looming next year. Meanwhile, another former employee, Tom Alessio Jr., was fired after multiple substantiated misconduct claims, and the county is now fighting to keep cellphone records sealed, claiming they don’t have his official phone but hold private messages sent to staff via personal devices. The fallout continues as legal battles and investigations unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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