Why I write about Iowa — because this state deserves honest, unfiltered voices. Rebecca Nicole Schweitzer, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. youtu.be/HQqflkKgPgw #Iowa #DesMoines #PolkCounty #IowaWomen
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I grew up on an Iowa farm. My father still farms. I live in Des Moines, Polk County now — but Iowa never really leaves you. Here's who I am and why I write. medium.com/p/df854bf47fec #Iowa #DesMoines #PolkCounty #IowaWomen
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Longtime Iowa state representative John Forbes launches bid for Polk County Board of Supervisors
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#Politics #USPolitics #Iowa #IowaPolitics #PolkCounty #Democrats #PolkCountyBoardofSupervisors #JohnForbes #Election2026 #2026Election
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Polk County just made major moves to enhance local infrastructure and housing—find out how federal funding and new contracts will shape East Grand Forks!
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#PolkCounty #MN #PolkCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #InfrastructureDevelopment #FiscalResponsibility
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Polk County is gearing up to compete for a slice of the $97 million disaster recovery fund, but residents are urging officials to prioritize crucial repairs to roads and drainage systems impacted by last year's storms.
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#PolkCounty #TX #InfrastructureImprovements #CitizenPortal
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The image is a black and white photograph depicting hop vines in the midst of harvest season. The focus is on a single vine with its leaves, flowers, and cones hanging down towards a wire support structure that extends off-camera to presumably other hops plants or trees out of view, creating an archway over what appears to be an outdoor area designated for growing these crops. A few smaller vines can be seen in the background as well. The hop plant has clusters of bountiful green cone-bearing structures indicative of harvest time. The foliage is dense and healthy-looking with a rich array of leaves varying from dark silvery-green at the tips down to deeper shades towards their bases, typical for this type of vine when it's ripe but before being picked by hand or machinery. The sky in the background seems clear without any clouds visible which suggests an open-air environment. The picture has no human subjects and is not associated with a specific person based on gender or race as it focuses entirely on the plant life. There are handwritten date markings, "2-8-30", possibly indicating when this photo was taken. The context provided mentions that these hops could be near Independence in Polk County, Oregon during picking time which suggests agricultural significance and activity around harvesting season at a specific geographic location within the United States.
Hop vine at picking time. Near Independence, Polk County, Oregon. See general caption number 45
#Independence #PolkCounty #Oregon #theUnitedStates #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773296/
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Polk County is set to transform local CDL training with a federal earmark exceeding $3 million, paving the way for new opportunities right at home!
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#PolkCounty #TX #FederalFunding #CitizenPortal #PolkCountyEducation #LocalEducation #WorkforceDevelopment
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Polk County has declared a 30-day burn ban after alarming fire conditions were reported, aiming to prevent any further disasters in unincorporated areas.
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#PolkCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PolkCountyBurnBan #PublicSafety #EnvironmentalProtection #EmergencyManagement
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The town council is tackling critical water utility issues, from replacing aging filters to adopting a high-tech mapping system for water and sewer lines!
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#PolkCounty #TN #CommunityEngagement #PolkCountyUtility #InfrastructurePlanning #CitizenPortal #WaterManagement
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I need to figure out how / who / what to early vote for tomorrow in #PolkCounty #Arkansas
Let me know if you have opinions. Normally, I'd write a short voter guide, but I'm a bit disconnected this primary season.
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Lore from the Asheville, NC area - the Whang Doodle: 828newsnow.com/news/228822-... #folklore #whangdoodle #asheville #northcarolina #polkcounty
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The image depicts a black and white photograph of people working in an agricultural setting, specifically what appears to be a hop yard. There are two individuals visible; one person is walking away from the camera down a narrow path flanked by tall plants with dense foliage, while another stands nearby attending to some work within the crop rows. The environment suggests rural Oregon during late spring or summer, as evidenced by the lush greenery and overall appearance of the crops. The sky above appears clear without any visible clouds. The photograph captures an intimate glimpse into manual labor in a horticultural context, with attention focused on the human activity amidst nature's abundance.
View of hop yard, pickers at work. Near Independence, Polk County, Oregon. See general caption number 45-1
#Independence #PolkCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773023/
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Polk and Red Lake County officials are locked in a heated debate over costly ditch redeterminations, raising concerns about fair assessments and landowner notifications.
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#PolkCounty #MN #PublicDrainage #CitizenPortal #LandownerNotice #CostTransparency
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Polk County is kicking off a second round of innovative road preservation projects, targeting crucial overlays and culvert replacements to enhance safety and durability.
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#PolkCounty #OR #EnvironmentalSustainability #InfrastructureImprovement #RoadSafety
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Polk County is stepping up its public health game with new mental health services, opioid disposal initiatives, and expanded TB testing options!
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#PolkCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthServices #PublicHealthMessaging #OpioidPrevention #PolkCountyPublicHealth
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If anybody on BlueSky is stuck in traffic on I-4 westbound near Exit 55 (between Walt Disney World and Polk County en route to Lakeland and Tampa), you may want to try and find another rural route or avoid the area entirely.
#Orlando #Lakekand #PolkCounty #Tampa #WDW #DisneyWorld
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![This black-and-white photograph depicts two individuals, likely a man and woman given their clothing style, working together in what appears to be an outdoor setting surrounded by plants. The person on the left is wearing rolled-up trousers with pockets, a jacket, and seems focused intently downwards at something not clearly visible within his vicinity.
The individual on the right is bending over, reaching into or picking up items from a large cylindrical container that looks like it could hold hops, given its context in Oregon. This person wears a loose-fitting blouse covering their head and body down to their knees with rolled-up sleeves revealing lighter-colored gloves underneath. Both individuals are standing amidst foliage which suggests they might be involved in agricultural work.
The presence of hop plants indicates this scene is likely related to the harvest or processing of hops, an important crop known for its use as a flavoring agent in beer brewing. The timestamp at the top reads "3-08d05," perhaps denoting a date or reference code associated with this image within a larger collection.
Additional information about this specific photograph can be found by referencing General Caption number 45-1, which is linked to an Oregon archive from Polk County near Independence. The context and location suggest that these individuals could be migratory hop pickers engag [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreic7fsm5ias2xtlkc72ltng3vm5eqpdmyqefjxu7ivqv2x4uaqay5u)
This black-and-white photograph depicts two individuals, likely a man and woman given their clothing style, working together in what appears to be an outdoor setting surrounded by plants. The person on the left is wearing rolled-up trousers with pockets, a jacket, and seems focused intently downwards at something not clearly visible within his vicinity. The individual on the right is bending over, reaching into or picking up items from a large cylindrical container that looks like it could hold hops, given its context in Oregon. This person wears a loose-fitting blouse covering their head and body down to their knees with rolled-up sleeves revealing lighter-colored gloves underneath. Both individuals are standing amidst foliage which suggests they might be involved in agricultural work. The presence of hop plants indicates this scene is likely related to the harvest or processing of hops, an important crop known for its use as a flavoring agent in beer brewing. The timestamp at the top reads "3-08d05," perhaps denoting a date or reference code associated with this image within a larger collection. Additional information about this specific photograph can be found by referencing General Caption number 45-1, which is linked to an Oregon archive from Polk County near Independence. The context and location suggest that these individuals could be migratory hop pickers engag [...]
Oregon. Polk County, near Independence. Migratory hop pickers, man and wife, work together. General caption number 45-1
#Oregon #PolkCounty #Independence #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773072/
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The image is a black and white photograph showing the head of a young woman. She appears to be outdoors, standing in front of dense vegetation that resembles hop plants commonly found on farms or hop fields. The person has shoulder-length hair partially covered by what seems like a scarf tied around her neck, giving off an air of practicality suitable for outdoor work. She wears a jacket with open sleeves and a checkered garment visible underneath it, which suggests casual attire possibly suited to farmwork or laborious activities. Her expression is neutral, neither smiling nor frowning, as she gazes directly at the camera, suggesting awareness of being photographed. The top part of the photo contains handwritten text "3-Prods" in large letters, indicating this might be a reference mark for productivity or production units during field work. Additionally, there's smaller print that reads “45-1” which could imply a cataloging system used by an organization such as Oregon Historical Society to identify and organize images within their collection. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes an era where agricultural labor was common, hinting at mid-20th-century rural life in America.
Oregon. Polk County, near Independence. Head of young woman, migratory hop picker. General caption number 45-1
#Oregon #PolkCounty #Independence #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773071/
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Polk County's latest report reveals a 17% drop in sales tax, yet a historic zero overdose deaths, and exciting updates on recycling and workforce training!
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#PolkCounty #WI #PolkCountyReports #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #FiscalTransparency
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The Department of Natural Resources has stepped up to lead the Stour Trail planning, potentially transforming the project timeline for Polk County and elevating its role as a key stakeholder.
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#PolkCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #EcologicalPlanning #CommunityDevelopment
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The Polk County Board is taking bold steps by lobbying for transportation funding and requesting a third circuit court judge to enhance local justice—what's next for the community?
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#PolkCounty #WI #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #PolkCountyJustice #TransportationFunding
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A woman is standing in a garden or farm, reaching up towards a plant with many small white flowers. She appears to be picking the flowers and placing them into a large basket held on wheels. The photo is black-and-white and has text at the top that reads "J-STROOS," which may indicate either the name of the woman or the subject matter related to her work.
Oregon, Polk County, near Independence. Young wife of ex-logger, migratory field worker, picking hops. General caption number 45-1
#Oregon #PolkCounty #Independence #J-STROOS #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773064/
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The image depicts a young child working in an outdoor setting, specifically within what appears to be a farm or garden area. The vegetation around the child is dense with leafy plants and bushes indicating that it could possibly be during harvest season. There's significant detail visible of foliage which seems matured and ripe. From this angle, we can see both halves of the child: they are wearing loose-fitting clothing made up from what appears to be a patchwork or mended pieces, suggesting resourcefulness in use of available materials for attire amidst challenging conditions. The child’s expression is pensive, possibly fatigued but attentive as he looks into the camera. The photograph is black and white which gives it an aged feel; judging by its quality and style, this could be a historical image from mid-20th century America or similar contexts where such work was common among children. The watermark text on top reads '3_rodos' followed by numbers that resemble the date 1945. The child's posture is somewhat weary yet determined; they are holding what seems like tools related to farming, suggesting active involvement in laborious tasks typical of farm life during a certain era or possibly still practiced in some developing regions. The ground is littered with leaves and organic matter indicative of an agricultural setting.
Children work in the hops in Oregon often all day and every day during the picking season. Oregon, Polk County, Independence. See general caption number 45-1
#Oregon #PolkCounty #Independence #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773049/
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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural scene. It features the front porch of a wooden house with steps leading up to it, adorned by climbing plants on one side. On this porch, two children are present; a boy in overalls carrying what appears to be milk cans or similar containers, and another child dressed in light clothing standing beside him. In the background stands an adult man wearing work clothes as he is seen working with some machinery connected to a pole extending upwards from the house's roof. The environment suggests agricultural activity, likely related to hop farming given the context provided by text overlay that reads "Hop farmer’s children, small owner, backyard of house." This indicates that these individuals are part of a family involved in hop farming. The setting is identified as Oregon, specifically Polk County near Independence based on additional information. The photograph captures an authentic moment from rural life during what could be the mid-20th century given its style and content.
Hop farmer's children, small owner, and backyard of house. Oregon, Polk County, near Independence
#Oregon #PolkCounty #Independence #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773041/
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Polk County is considering an advisory question for a local operating levy to save the Fairgrounds and Event Center, sparking passionate support from vendors and community members.
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#PolkCounty #OR #YouthPrograms #PolkCountyFairgrounds #EconomicImpact #PublicParticipation
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The image is a black and white photograph showing an individual working with hops. The person, presumably male due to the visible attire, stands on top of a wooden ladder or stand amidst hop plants in what appears to be a sunny outdoor setting. He is engaged in picking or inspecting the hop cones which are hanging from the vines above him. The worker wears casual clothing consisting of a light-colored shirt and darker pants, suggesting practical workwear suited for agricultural tasks. His focus is directed towards one particular part of the plant where he reaches out with his right hand to manipulate or pick something. Behind him, multiple hop plants laden with cones are visible against a clear sky backdrop. The structure supporting these plants extends into the upper edges of the frame and includes what seems like wires possibly used for additional support or training purposes in hops cultivation. The photograph is labeled "TOP38-E" at the bottom right corner, which could indicate its cataloging number within an archive. Additionally, there's a mention that this image was taken near Independence, Polk County, Oregon as per caption information linked to it on an external source website.
Hop vine and hop picker. Near Independence, Polk County, Oregon. See general caption number 45-1
#Independence #PolkCounty #Oregon #TOP38-E #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773030/
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The image shows a black and white photograph depicting what appears to be the campsite of migrant hop pickers on the bank of the Willamette River, in Polk County, Oregon. The scene captures several individuals gathered around makeshift tents or covered structures next to parked vehicles which suggest the presence of families with transportation likely for moving between work sites. Surrounding vegetation is dense and trees are prominent in the background indicating a wooded area near water bodies. This setting highlights aspects of migratory laborers' transient living conditions, reflecting historical socio-economic contexts where such populations were often subject to hardship and lack of stable accommodation due to seasonal agricultural employment patterns.
Camp of migrant hop pickers on bank of Williamette River. Polk County, Oregon
#WilliametteRiver #PolkCounty #Oregon #theWillametteRiver #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773146/
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![The image depicts a black-and-white photograph featuring two individuals on a porch. The scene appears to be set in an old house with wooden siding and lattice work, indicative of rural or farm-like surroundings. One individual is standing behind the other who is bent over at a makeshift table, seemingly engaged in some task that involves handling objects placed atop it.
The setting features lush foliage cascading from above, hinting at a garden or vineyard nearby. Various items such as bottles and possibly agricultural tools are visible on the porch surface, suggesting domestic life intertwined with work-related activities. The attire of both individuals suggests practical, utilitarian clothing typical for farm labor during an earlier era.
The photograph's grainy texture and monochrome palette contribute to its historical atmosphere, potentially dating it from a period in which such imagery was prevalent. Given the visual cues - rural setting, domestic scene, old-fashioned dress code – this image likely captures daily life within a farming family or community associated with agriculture during an earlier time.
This photograph is part of Oregon's rich agricultural history and represents a slice-of-life that offers insight into the lived experiences of individuals connected to hop farming. The image carries historical significance as it encapsulates elements from rural [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreic7dz4mnmufwo6bmgq4ithbdalkudkirsueyrujgsxskx2ozry2ga)
The image depicts a black-and-white photograph featuring two individuals on a porch. The scene appears to be set in an old house with wooden siding and lattice work, indicative of rural or farm-like surroundings. One individual is standing behind the other who is bent over at a makeshift table, seemingly engaged in some task that involves handling objects placed atop it. The setting features lush foliage cascading from above, hinting at a garden or vineyard nearby. Various items such as bottles and possibly agricultural tools are visible on the porch surface, suggesting domestic life intertwined with work-related activities. The attire of both individuals suggests practical, utilitarian clothing typical for farm labor during an earlier era. The photograph's grainy texture and monochrome palette contribute to its historical atmosphere, potentially dating it from a period in which such imagery was prevalent. Given the visual cues - rural setting, domestic scene, old-fashioned dress code – this image likely captures daily life within a farming family or community associated with agriculture during an earlier time. This photograph is part of Oregon's rich agricultural history and represents a slice-of-life that offers insight into the lived experiences of individuals connected to hop farming. The image carries historical significance as it encapsulates elements from rural [...]
Oregon. Independence, Polk County. Hop farmer's sons, washing for noon meal on back porch. They supervise the migratory workers in the field and tend to the weighing of hops
#Oregon #Independence #PolkCounty #America #undefined #photography […]
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Polk County's District Attorney reveals a staggering 22% rise in arrests while tackling a significant backlog of cases, and is calling for innovative strategies to retain staff.
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#PolkCounty #TX #CriminalCaseManagement #CitizenPortal #StaffRetentionStrategies
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Polk County is launching a groundbreaking "Wetland Wave" program aimed at restoring wetlands to filter nitrates, reduce flooding, and ultimately improve water quality for the entire state of Iowa.
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#PolkCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRestoration #WaterSafety
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