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Identifying leadership any place, whether it is in a large capital city, like Salem, or a small town, like Independence, can be a difficult task. Though winning votes in an

INDEPENDENCE -- In a rare move, the Independence Planning Commission voted Monday night to reject the results of a traffic study by the city and to accept the findings of

Itemizer-Observer POLK COUNTY — The year 2020 has been slow, frustrating and painful. Our country, county and cities felt the grip of a pandemic; witnessed the passion — and occasional violence — of a continued fight for racial justice; and endured unprecedented devastation due to wildfire. That, plus a contentious presidential election, all in one year. That 2020 is reaching its end is a relief to all who have lived through this time that has tested our limits financially and me...