Josie Choate, an 8th grade student at Halfway R-3 Schools, has taken the first step to become an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Halfway Lions Club. more

While there are mixed emotions from the public both positive and negative, the Fair Play R-II school board approved a four-day school week starting in the fall of 2023. more

A firefighter with the Central Polk County Fire Protection District was hurt in a single-vehicle wreck at around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 after he responded to a house fire. more

Bolivar Schools initiated pre-construction plans with Paragon and R.E. Smith Construction for their Bolivar R-1 FEMA shelter, which will be located at the Bolivar Middle School campus. more

Bolivar Primary School winners more

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man considered armed and dangerous in the southwest part of Polk County. more

Many years in the making, The Walnut Street Theatre is finally getting its roof replaced. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, workers were marching along the steep slopes of the former church building to strip away the old shingles. more

Countless hours of searching and praying have finally paid off as the case of the missing 16-year-old Kaitlynn Dooley has finally come to a close. more

On Monday, Dec. 12, Citizens Memorial Hospital staff and administration met with Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson to give him a tour of inpatient departments and to share information about the upcoming expansion and improvements to the Bolivar hospital facility. more

With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season. more

The Bolivar Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event at Bolivar’s Walmart Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 6-8. more

Merry and bright, children of all ages lined the streets for an evening of Christmas cheer. more