Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids (SD4K) will partner with Home State Health and OACAC Polk County Community Center to host a Kids Dental & Family Resource Fair on Friday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, 105 E Division Street, Bolivar. more

For over a decade, Community Outreach Ministries (COM) has worked to build financial stability and stronger relationships in Polk County by sharing Christ’s love through practical help and hope. This summer, we’re inviting the community to join us in a night of laughter and generosity—all for a good cause. more

Pay increase to $120 per day more

Know what use tax is and what it means for taxpayers more

The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. more

New Hope Baptist church will be hosting a Meet & Greet starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. more

Michelle “Shelly” Ann Tweedie more

HI LOW CONDITIONS more

Work has begun on the South Albany Avenue project. The street is closed between South Springfield Avenue and East Walnut Street as the project focuses on street and sidewalk improvements and the addition of a box culvert in the area of South Springfield Avenue. The project is funded primarily by grants from the Missouri Department of Transportation TAP program and Missouri Department of Natural Resources ARPA funds. more

A friend of mine and his 12-year-old son went crappie fishing the other day. They were up before daylight and headed out to Dad’s favorite place to go crappie fishing. It was the first time he had taken his son fishing. Dad was always too busy or took his friends instead of his son. more

Heartland Center Round 1 Business Builder grant projects to proceed on shorter timeline more

INSIDE TODAY’S ISSUE more

DEATHS more

Joie Louise Fuller more

Penny Jean Haun more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Ozarks Community Health Center will host an open house at the newly constructed CMH Hickory County Ambulance Station on Friday, Aug. 22, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at 18572 1st St., in Hermitage. more

Wednesday, July 23 more

Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,900 jobs in June 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was steady at 4 percent. Private industry employment increased by 7,200 jobs and government employment increased by 700 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 25,600 jobs from June 2024 to June 2025, and the unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.8 percent in June 2024 to 4 percent in June 2025. more

POLICE REPORTS more

With Zack Snyder’s version of the DC Universe having officially fizzled out, Warner Bros. is trying a hard reboot of the multi-faceted superhero franchise under the direction of James Gunn. First up for Gunn is “Superman,” with actor David Corenswet stepping into the role of space alien Kal-El/mild- mannered reporter Clark Kent/blue-suited metahuman Superman. Corenswet is a good fit for the role, as he unflinchingly nails the character’s strength and stoicism, as well as his unrelenting moral dedication and occasionally-naïve optimism. His mere casting is the first good decision by Gunn, getting the movie (and thus, the series) off on the right foot. more

The thing that drives me up a wall more

Friday, July 18 more

The Polk County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24. The topic will be “Museum Treasures” presented by Jean Pufahl Vincent. more

The Whittenberg, Hawley, Latham, Blake, and Sell Reunion will be held at the Rose Hill Baptist Church Activities Building on Saturday, Aug. 2. Rose Hill Baptist Church is located at 9903 N State Hwy Z; approximately 5 miles northwest of Willard. more

The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. more