11 a.m. Monday for Wednesday's issue more

The Polk County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, Jan. 5. The program will be “Who Am I? The Man with Two Lives” presented by PCGS member Leta Gass. This is the story of David Dickson/E.R. Graham, Gass shared during the Living History Tour last October. Other presentations from the tour will be scheduled for future meetings. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

This month’s winner is Mick Hood. more

The Polk County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, Jan. 5. The program will be “Who Am I? The Man with Two Lives” presented by PCGS member Leta Gass. This is the story of David Dickson/E.R. Graham, Gass shared during the Living History Tour last October. Other presentations from the tour will be scheduled for future meetings. more

Monday, Jan. 2 — Happy New Year. Closed. more

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Osceola Medical Center announce the appointment of L. Michelle Shoemaker, FNP-BC, family nurse practitioner, to the medical staff. She has more than 28 years of nursing experience and has worked for CMH for over four years. more

There is no place like home for the holidays, even for our favorite furry friends. That’s why the City of Bolivar Animal Pound is holding an adoption event for the entire month of December. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is partnering with Citizens Memorial Hospital to host a community blood drive at the CMH Community Rooms from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29. more

Weather report more