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The city of Monmouth is offering grants up to $10,000 to locally owned, small businesses in Monmouth as part of its newly created Small Business Resiliency Grant Program. The grant

Historic Commission hosts legacy essay contest

Polk County Republicans meet Jan. 11

Darr family hosts Warm & Fuzzy clothing drive

Barring further opposition, Monmouth residents and visitors will soon be able to eat at a new 8-cart food pod on Pacific Avenue (Highway 99W) at the corner of Madrona Street.

Get ready for some summertime blues … and a whole lot more.

Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — Monmouth’s planning commissioners discussed updating the city’s rules for development at their on Dec. 2 meeting. City officials are seeking ways to reduce barriers to desirable development that may exist in local rules and procedures, said Community and Economic Development Director Suzanne Dufner. “One way to do this is to comprehensively evaluate and update the city’s zoning code,” she said. To help in the process, Dufner’s depa...