Jodie Roberts, Clerk Magistrate and Ex Officio Clerk of the District Court in Polk County and Assistant Clerk Mykaela Dishong took on numerous additional responsibilities during a recent period of staffing transitions in the 5th Judicial District.  

Roberts and Dishong partnered to assist other counties within the 5th Judicial District during the recent tumult of rapid staff changes. Dishong’s usual assignment is to spend half her time in her home court in Polk County and half time helping other courts in the district.  In 2022, Dishong has spent months traveling daily to support other courts, while Roberts worked evenings and weekends to keep operations running smoothly in both county and district court in Polk County.  Roberts also made herself available to new magistrates and ex officio clerks of district court to answer questions and provide support, both in person and over the phone

Thank you to Jodie, for your guidance and support to assist in smoothing transitions, and to Mykaela for your extra effort during difficult times.