DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A woman has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from several businesses in Polk County. Polk County court records say 65-year-old Janet Cole is charged with six counts of theft, three of forgery, two of fraudulent practices and one of money laundering.  Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 18. Court documents say since 2012 she wrote unauthorized checks to herself and forged signatures on checks written to the companies. The records say she lives in Altoona.