The OACAC Foster Grandparent Program is looking for seniors who are 55 years old or over and are interested in volunteering at schools, child care centers, daycares and/or youth centers in the community. more

The emerald ash borer is a small insect that’s causing big problems for Missouri’s ash trees. more

Ralph Smith and Dixie Pursley were married on Aug.25, 1973, in Bolivar, by Rev. Lloyd Morgan at the Christian Church. They have six children who will be hosting a celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Community Room One. more

Paul and Shirley Cofer will celebrate their 50th anniversary together on Aug. 18, 2023. The couple first met in a chemistry class at Southwest Baptist University, where they were lab partners. They were later married on Aug. 18, 1973, at Calvary Baptist Church in Republic, by Rev. Max Stark. more

A peek in Polk County’s past more

MaKayle Ross happily poses with her gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the I-Spy game. MaKayle is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Jamie LaSalle, a seasoned veteran of 21-years of football coaching, starts his first season with the Bolivar Liberators. Spending his career with some quality programs while coaching at his hometown Miller, Greenfield, Fair Grove, Sarcoxie, Marionville and East Newton. more

I read a Twitter post a few years ago that said, “This is Dave’s wife. Yesterday evening Dave had a massive heart attack and did not survive. I am so sorry to have to tell you this. This will be his final tweet. He appreciated you – keep up the good fight.” more

With most schools starting later this month, I personally know some children that aren’t looking all that forward to getting back in the groove of learning. It is probably a good thing they don’t realize yet that the learning never really ends! more

Summertime, when I was a boy, began the moment Fair Grove school bus No. 10 dropped us off for the last time in spring and lay before us like a prairie too wide to see across. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more