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Dallas man sentenced to life for murdering brother
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (204+ words) Alonzo Rowell, of Dallas, was sentenced today to life in prison for the 2024 murder of his brother. Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso, who handed down the sentence to Rowell, 52, also required him to serve a minimum of 30 years in…...
Taken by the Sky finds the magic at River’s Edge
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (116+ words) Sunny. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 84F. WSW winds at less than 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.. Jessa Campbell and Lawrence Orlek, of Taken by the Sky, bring the music of Fleetwood Mac to…...
Mapleton man sentenced in Polk County for child sex abuse, weapons charges
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (380+ words) Polk County Itemizer-Observer A Mapleton man, Jesse Shelton, was sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in prison for convictions arising out of related incidents in Polk and Lane counties. Shelton, 45, was arrested in April of 2025 by Dallas police officers on suspicion…...
PCIO26-343 CITY OF MONMOUTH POLK COUNTY, OREGON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (413+ words) Polk County Itemizer-Observer Details for PCIO26-343 CITY OF MONMOUTH POLK COUNTY, OREGON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 3, 2026, an election will be held within the boundaries of the City of Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon. The election shall be conducted by…...
IPD conducts pedestrian safety enforcement operation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (245+ words) On July 9, Independence police officers conducted a six hour pedestrian safety operation focused on educating drivers and pedestrians while addressing violations that can create unsafe conditions for those walking throughout Independence. During the operation, officers conducted 49 enforcement stops, resulting in…...
Mad for Motorcycles | News | polkio.com
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (57+ words) Mad for Motorcycles Polk County Itemizer-Observer Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts were drawn July 18-19 to PacWest Motorcycle Show’s annual event that moved to downtown Dallas for the first time this year. Here’s a look at some of the images captured during…...
‘Not about improving elections’: Oregon secretary of state slams new Trump election threats
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (648+ words) Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read speaks at a press conference at Portland Community College on Monday, July 20, 2026. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read on Monday rebuked the Trump administration’s recent round of threats against state-run elections and urged Oregonians…...
Motorcycle show finds new home in downtown Dallas
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (826+ words) PacWest Motorcycle Show organizer Brad Columbus’ 2025 Harley Davidson Road Glide CVO ST awaits at the County Courthouse more than 2,000 other motorcycles expected at the two-day event July 18-19. On July 18-19, the streets around the Polk County Courthouse will be rumbling with…...
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde receives historic preservation grant | News | polkio.com
1+ week, 2+ day ago (228+ words) The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde was one of 20 organizations to receive grants totaling $300,000 for historic properties and archaeology projects from the Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The 13 grants in the Preserving Oregon category…...
Donors needed Red Cross blood supply shortage
1+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially…...