Sweet Home Oregon Population Surges 232% in 1950

Sweet Home has experienced a remarkable population growth of 232% from 1940 to 1950, becoming the municipality with the highest percentage increase in the state. The city is actively pursuing community events like the Frontier Days horse show and is considering purchasing property adjacent to Sankey Park, which includes control of a dam head. Milt Moran, the newly selected District 55 School Board Chairman, aims to continue improving parent involvement and test scores while focusing on passing a bond levy for infrastructure projects. Additionally, a group of students traveling to Japan encountered an unexpected emergency when their flight lost an engine and had to make an emergency landing. Meanwhile, the Class of 2025 faces significant employment challenges, with unemployment rates for recent college graduates reaching a 30-year high, exacerbated by skill and experience gaps, leading to widespread underemployment and difficulty securing jobs. Lastly, Advent Partners celebrated successful exits in 2024 from several high-growth SaaS companies, delivering strong returns to investors and signaling optimism for continued investment opportunities in 2025.