Polk County Itemizer-Observer

09/16/2026

At a Central High School assembly on Sept. 11 Polk Fire District 1 remembered the 412 emergency responders who died in the terrorists’ attack 25 years ago. Of those, 343 were firefighters and 60 were police officers. Fire chiefs began reading their …

At a Central High School assembly on Sept. 11 Polk Fire District 1 remembered the 412 emergency responders who died in the terrorists’ attack 25 years ago. Of those, 343

09/16/2026

Many ideas and businesses experienced the same fate when the calendar year turned over into 2020. They were some of unintentional victims of the global pandemic, many postponed or never to see the light of day.

Many ideas and businesses experienced the same fate when the calendar year turned over into 2020. They were some of unintentional victims of the global pandemic, many postponed or never

09/16/2026

Christopher Current, of McMinnville, was sentenced Sept. 16 by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso to serve 28 months in prison (2 years, 4 months) after being convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicants and assault in the third deg…

Christopher Current, of McMinnville, was sentenced Sept. 16 by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso to serve 28 months in prison (2 years, 4 months) after being convicted of

09/16/2026

Dallas School District Superintendent Steve Spencer cuts the ribbon, held by other school district dignitaries, Sept. 11 ushering in a new era of the renovated stadium grandstands, which were originally built in 1966.

Dallas School District Superintendent Steve Spencer cuts the ribbon, held by other school district dignitaries, Sept. 11 ushering in a new era of the renovated stadium grandstands, which were originally

09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

Wednesday, Sept. 16

09/16/2026

Many longtime vendors who participate at events at the Polk County Fairgrounds Event Center are reading the tea leaves and fear for the future of the home for their livelihoods.

09/16/2026

Joel Everett’s return to the sideline gave Central an emotional lift Friday night.

09/16/2026

Officials in Page, Arizona, a small city near the Glen Canyon Dam, passed a land sale agreement last fall that establishes a framework for future construction of a data center.The sale of the 500-acre parcel about a mile away from the Colorado River…

Officials in Page, Arizona, a small city near the Glen Canyon Dam, passed a land sale agreement last fall that establishes a framework for future construction of a data center.The

09/15/2026

Editor’s note: This story discusses psychosis and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting “988” or chatting online at http://988lifelin…

Editor’s note: This story discusses psychosis and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by