After hunting for 63 years, Byron Stevens took home his biggest one ever on Friday, Nov. 24 when he took down a 13-point buck. Stevens was hunting in northern Polk County and used a 308 rifle. more

One of the favorite meeting topics for Polk County Genealogical Society is share time, or show and tell, as some people call it. This is the topic of the Dec. 7 meeting. Not only do we bring an item or story to share, we also bring goodies to share. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the square. A short business meeting will begin the evening. more

Ronald Lee Cooper more

Morrisville Christmas parade will start at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Line up begins at 1:30 p.m. more

‘Help for the Holidays’ program to feature local projects, help for help givers. more

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. more

"Let it snow" was the theme, but the moisture that arrived just in time for the annual Christmas parade wasn't frozen, making for a wet parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. But that didn't dampen the Christmas spirit, the streets were lined with kids of all ages as hundreds of people and floats made their way through the streets of Bolivar. It may have been cold and wet but spirits were warm and inviting to all the sights of Christmas coming to Bolivar. more

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

How well do you know Polk County? more

The community enjoyed a Candy Land Christmas at Pleasant Hope on Saturday, Dec. 2. Along with Grand Marshall Rick Davis the community seeing the Christmas spirit come to the community. more

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God will present their Christmas play, “Somebody Testify!” written by Gwendolyn Miller. The play will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 17. The public is invited to join in to celebrate the JOY of Christmas! more

Bolivar First Christian Church will be hosting their annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 9. The bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more