How well do you know Polk County? more

Hey, kids! Do you have a message or a wish list you would like to send to Santa? Write him a letter! more

Mason McCurry, the 6'2'', 200 pound linebacker for the Bolivar Liberators has been selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at AT&T stadium in Dallas, Texas on. Dec. 18. more

David and Donna Sikes of Bolivar celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 8. They were married on Dec. 8, 1984 in Polk. They have three children, Stacey and Connie Sikes of Bolivar, Jason and Robyn Sikes of Monett and Dr. Brian and Mindy Hackleman of Collins. They have 13 grandchildren, April, Nikki and Brianna; Molly, Heidi, Emily, Elijah, Ella, Mabry and Lila; and Abigail, Madalynn and Grace. And five great-grandchildren, Ivan and Jordan; Henry and Hazel and James. more

Morris and Sharon Westfall, Halfway, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Halfway Baptist Church, State Highway 32, Halfway. Hosts are the couple’s friends and family. more

On Sunday, Nov. 8, at 6:19 p.m., the highway patrol responded to an accident involving a pedestrian on Highway 32, one mile east of Fair Play near 43rd Road. more

11/12: National Gingerbread House Day and Poinsettia Day more

Public announcemnet more

I looked beyond the manger bed, more

Wandalea Fern Sconce more

Ric Lee Lawson more

Gary Short is stepping down after over 30 years at the helm of Ken’s Heating and Cooling, passing the torch to Trevor O’Brian. This once-employee is making the business his own, which is just fine with Short, “They’re in a different climate so to speak - it’s their business now.” more

Nasya Hannah Hoegh more

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DEATHS more

Brian Whalen more

POLICE REPORTS more

Two words we need to say and hear more of more

Andrew Zumwalt with the University of Missouri’s personal financial planning program provides some ideas for money-saving approaches to help you get through the holidays. more

The Missouri Clinical Quality Awards were presented during the Missouri Primary Care Association Annual Conference awards luncheon on October 25, 2024. This event celebrates the achievements of Missouri Community Health Centers (CHCs) in meeting their quality goals for 2024. These awards recognize the dedication of CHCs, with criteria based on clinical targets set by Missouri CHC Chief Medical Officers. more

The First Annual Fair Play Christmas Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Fair Play high school cafeteria. more

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations: more

The First Christian Church is hosting the annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.14. Homemade vegetable soup, chili, sandwiches and pie are served starting at 11 a.m. There will be baked goods, candies, and gift items for sale. Money from the sales is used to help support various community charities. more

Please join us at Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God on Sunday evening, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. for our Christmas play, “The Sky is Falling!” Written & directed by Gwendolyn Miller. more

The 40th Share Your Christmas distribution sponsored by Polk County Christian Social Ministries will be held next Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 11 and 12. Distribution will once again be a drive through event to be held at the Bolivar First Assembly of God Church on S. Springfield Ave. in Bolivar. The volunteers loading the items in the cars are asking that the vehicles be clutter free. This makes it easier to load all the items. more