Polk County Itemizer-Observer

12/19/2025

On Dec. 6, the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Dallas and Independence police departments headed to the Dallas Walmart store for their annual Shop with a Sheriff/Shop with a Cop event. Each child gets to buy some gifts for their family members …

On Dec. 6, the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Dallas and Independence police departments headed to the Dallas Walmart store for their annual Shop with a Sheriff/Shop with a

12/19/2025

In recognition of outstanding dedication to student success, Steele Insurance Agency is proud to announce Anna Tally, mathematics teacher at Dallas High School, as the Farmers Insurance Classroom of the Month.

In recognition of outstanding dedication to student success, Steele Insurance Agency is proud to announce Anna Tally, mathematics teacher at Dallas High School, as the Farmers Insurance Classroom of the

12/18/2025

John Swanson has received a key endorsement in his bid to replace a retiring Craig Pope as County Commissioner. Pope himself recently announced the endorsement of Swanson to assume the Position 2 seat.

John Swanson has received a key endorsement in his bid to replace a retiring Craig Pope as County Commissioner. Pope himself recently announced the endorsement of Swanson to assume the

12/18/2025

For those who host gun shows or try to sell their wares within, numbers can be deceiving.

12/17/2025

Two Panther Kid wrestlers had a dance recital this weekend. Their families, also wrestlers, went to support them.

12/17/2025

Some eagle-eyed community members recently spotted a delivery truck offloading inventory to the new location for the Dallas Liquor Store.

12/17/2025

Warm & & Fuzzy clothing drive returns

12/17/2025

Wednesday, Dec. 17

12/17/2025

Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until …

Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected

12/17/2025

40 Years Ago

12/17/2025

A Salem man is in custody following a felony arson investigation connected to an October apartment fire that endangered multiple residents and resulted in the deaths of three pets.

12/17/2025

The Talmadge Cougars now have their own girls wrestling program.