Bentlee Graham was crowned the 2023 National American Little Miss Missouri Covergirl Princess, on July 7. Bentlee became a princess that night, with no way of knowing that only three weeks later she would become a ‘heroic princess,’ by saving herself and her mom, Casey Graham, from a fire in their home. more

Weather report more

Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, found students heading back to school! Excitement was in the air, along with very high humidity, on probably one of the hottest days ever for returning to school.  more

Join the Bolivar Police Department for the Hook 'Em & Book 'Em Fishin' Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the North Mutton Creek Ramp at Stockton Lake. more

Give blood for local patients and receive two free admissions to Dickerson Park Zoo. more

Show us what you love about Polk County! more

Thursday, Aug. 24 more

One man had moderate injuries in a crash in Polk County at around 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. more

Betty Jo Day Stokes more

How well do you know Polk County? more

At the University of Missouri Extension 2023 State 4-H Horse Public Speaking and Demonstration and Youth Equine Fine Arts and Poster contests, July 26, youths demonstrated speaking, presentation and artistic abilities while sharing their equine knowledge. more

Small pockets of Missouri pastures may have gone unscathed more