Polk County Itemizer-Observer

10/16/2026

On Sept. 30, three Polk County businesses were among those that The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) from across Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties for the 2026 SEDCOR Annual Awards & Membership Meeting. Held at the Salem Conv…

On Sept. 30, three Polk County businesses were among those that The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) from across Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties for the 2026 SEDCOR Annual Awards

10/15/2026

The Dallas Public Library hosts a free concert featuring classical guitarist Peter Fletcher at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Dallas Civic Center, located at 945 Jefferson Street.

10/15/2026

Following President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on vote-by-mail in the run-up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Oregon’s secretary of state, 36 county clerks and election officials in August conducted an experiment.

Following President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on vote-by-mail in the run-up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Oregon’s secretary of state, 36 county clerks and election officials in August conducted

10/15/2026

Oregon’s unemployment rate was little changed at 5.0% in September and 5.1% in August, according to the Oregon Employment Department.

10/15/2026

The Polk County Assessor's Office certified the 2026-27 Tax Roll to the County Clerk. This authorizes the County Tax Collector to start the process of mailing tax statements and collection of taxes.

The Polk County Assessor's Office certified the 2026-27 Tax Roll to the County Clerk. This authorizes the County Tax Collector to start the process of mailing tax statements and collection

10/15/2026

With just three months left to prepare before complex new Medicaid reporting and eligibility rules take effect, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is again leading a group of governors seeking an extended timeline.

With just three months left to prepare before complex new Medicaid reporting and eligibility rules take effect, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is again leading a group of governors seeking an

10/15/2026

The Dallas Rotary Club will collect food and funds for the Dallas Food Bank on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

The La Creole Node sewer replacement project finished Phase A last year through public property. The city of Dallas is taking steps to continue the next phase through private property by acquiring the land necessary by compensating the landowners fo…

The La Creole Node sewer replacement project finished Phase A last year through public property. The city of Dallas is taking steps to continue the next phase through private property

10/14/2026

To listen to the entire two-hour MICC Candidate Forum from Oct. 8 go to www.facebook.com/MIChamber.