After having temperatures in the 60s the day before, a cold front moved through early Thursday, Jan. 12. For a couple of hours a heavy, wet snow fell over the Ozarks and covered the ground and roads. more

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LAND TRANSFERS more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. more

Monday, Jan. 16 — Closed — Martin Luther King Day. more

Polk County Democrats will have their meeting on Jan. 16, at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 6 p.m. with the meeting immediately following at 6:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend for great food, fellowship and discussion. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. 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

In honor of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, Community Outreach Ministries (COM) has taken the time to share some of the ways they are helping alleviate poverty in Polk County. more

The old tennis courts at Bolivar Middle School are in a pile of rubble as the construction crews have gotten underway preparing for the construction of the new FEMA building. more

Sharon Lavon Siman Barnes more

Daniel “Danny” Ray Cameron more