I have never liked parades - there I said it. I know they are a staple of small town, Midwest America and it is one of the aspects that make me a bit of an outsider around here; this town loves a good parade. I admit, I have avoided them, forgotten about them, gone out of town when they occurred, locked myself in my house, and done just about anything to stay away from the crowded streets filled with gaudy decorated vehicles and people walking by waving at strangers. I guess it is one of the Grinch-like, bah-humbug aspects of my personality, all the cheer and inconvenience of blocked roads just were not my thing! In all fairness, I blame my equally bah-humbug mother. She thought parades were boring so I never went to them and in turn inherited her disdain for watching people walk in straight lines in front of me. So naturally, I decided to participate in one.
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Nicole Emmons
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12/8/23
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Bolivar City Fire Department firefighters, Bolivar police officers and other area first responders had their hands full Wednesday evening, Dec. 6, as they handled multiple calls for service at the same time.
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12/7/23
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Morrisville Christmas parade will start at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Line up begins at 1:30 p.m.
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12/7/23
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School Board candidate filing
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12/7/23
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For your home:
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12/7/23
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Show us what you love about Polk County!
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12/7/23
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Karen Stillings in Polk/Dallas Counties reminds producers that FSA continues to accept applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses due to drought. The deadline to apply for 2023 LFP assistance is Jan. 30, 2024.
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12/7/23
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The Lady Liberators after beating Ash Grove in the opening round of the 52nd Annual Morrisville Basketball Tournament played the Marion C. Early team.
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By Bob Campbell
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12/7/23
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Christmas is a time for giving, and with the upcoming holiday season upon us, organizations are seeking gift donations. This year, the community can donate stocking stuffers to the specialized care program at Good Samaritan Boys Ranch.
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12/7/23
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Filing began at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 and the deadline to file is 5 p.m. Dec. 26. File at the central office during regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m, (final day for filing we are open until 5 p.m.) The order of filing will be the order on the ballot. Voting is for two spots on the school board.
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12/7/23
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