Polk County Itemizer-Observer

11/08/2025

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund (SMCF) awarded 32 grants totaling $622,332 in their third quarter funding cycle. Grant funds were awarded during a recent check presentation at the Grand Ronde Governance Center.

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund (SMCF) awarded 32 grants totaling $622,332 in their third quarter funding cycle. Grant funds were awarded during a recent check presentation at the Grand Ronde

11/08/2025

Just in time for the holidays, Pentacle Theatre closes its 2025 season with the hilarious, festive romp "In-laws, Out-laws, & Other People That Should Be Shot" that is sure to warm hearts and split sides. Directed by Karen McCarty and written by…

Just in time for the holidays, Pentacle Theatre closes its 2025 season with the hilarious, festive romp "In-laws, Out-laws, & Other People That Should Be Shot" that is sure to

11/07/2025

Farmers Insurance – Steele Insurance Agency has named Tom Shinn of LaCreole Middle School as its Classroom of the Month recipient, recognizing his decades of dedication as an educator, mentor and coach who has shaped the lives of Dallas students bot…

Farmers Insurance – Steele Insurance Agency has named Tom Shinn of LaCreole Middle School as its Classroom of the Month recipient, recognizing his decades of dedication as an educator, mentor

11/07/2025

Discover downtown Willamina and the spirit of the holidays, as it celebrates its 32nd annual Coastal Hills Art Tour and Quilt Show. The walking tour is free and held in designated store fronts on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-8.

Discover downtown Willamina and the spirit of the holidays, as it celebrates its 32nd annual Coastal Hills Art Tour and Quilt Show. The walking tour is free and held in

11/07/2025

For a team without a single senior, the Pirates have already exceeded expectations – capturing a league title and earning a trip to the state playoffs.

11/06/2025

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11/06/2025

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and resulting delays in SNAP benefit distribution, Cherriots is implementing temporary transportation support to help community members access essential food resources.

11/06/2025

Nobody could keep pace with Kesley Rodli once she turned on her jets.

11/06/2025

After a year off, the Dallas High School’s Theater program has brought back the musical. It’s your atypical high school love story of the bad boy who loses the girl, turns into a zombie and tries to win back her heart with the help of a scandal-seek…

After a year off, the Dallas High School’s Theater program has brought back the musical. It’s your atypical high school love story of the bad boy who loses the girl,

11/05/2025

Republican Women's Group hosts meeting Nov. 6The Polk County Republican Women's Group meets at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at Kingwood Bible Church, located at 1125 Elm St. NW, in West Salem. For a Box Lunch order through Little Lois Cafe Order #53410. The gue…

Republican Women's Group hosts meeting Nov. 6The Polk County Republican Women's Group meets at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at Kingwood Bible Church, located at 1125 Elm St. NW, in West

11/05/2025

A Monmouth construction site was the apparent victim of a bomb hoax today (Nov. 5).

11/05/2025

In response to the November delay in federal food assistance payments to families in need, Dallas Food Bank is seeing rising numbers of families seeking assistance. To stretch the available food supply, Dallas Food Bank is appealing to our community…

In response to the November delay in federal food assistance payments to families in need, Dallas Food Bank is seeing rising numbers of families seeking assistance. To stretch the available