The girls softball program at Marion C. Early High School is not foreign to ending up at the Final Four Championship games. Their trophy case at the high school is filled with trophies earned by the Lady Panthers over the years. more

When Coy Cooper Jr. a disabled U.S. Navy veteran passed away his son, Jeff Cooper, daughters Kathy Afton and Lesa Crain, along with daughter-in-law Della Cooper, found themselves and their families about to become the owners of a low mileage Chrysler specialty van with a handicapped lift. After discussions with the extended family the decision was made to “pass the van forward” to another disabled veteran. more

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Just in time for his 100th birthday on Nov. 10, Bolivar resident Gineth Hudson will celebrate this Veterans Day weekend by reflecting on his years of service in the 21st Infantry, 24th Division of the U.S. Army as a World War II veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart while stationed in the Philippines. more

On Sept. 6, Mayor Chris Warwick exercised his mayoral veto in objection to a bill to change the zoning classification of a property located north of the 4300 block of Highway 13.If the bill passed, … more

Schools and other organizations in Polk County are honoring all area veterans at their upcoming Veterans Day events.On Friday, Nov. 11, special meals and presentations will take place to celebrate … more

The Bolivar High School Class of 1963 met Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Following a delightful luncheon at Brenda’s Cafe, they adjourned to the Meeting Room in the Polk County Museum. more

In its ongoing search to determine the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is once again offering hunters voluntary deer head drop-off sites at select locations around the state, including at a number of sites in southwest Missouri. more

Polk County Senior Center menu for the week of Nov. 7 more

Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) in Springfield recently granted $10,000 to Community Outreach Ministries (COM) in order to assist individuals in Polk County with career-related transportation needs. more

Public works crews have been working on a project to update the exterior of City Hall for the past few weeks. In order to prevent water damage to the building’s foundation and basement, they have excavated the dirt around the building and put in new drains and concrete. This will help water flow away from the building. Also, they have added a patio area in the front of the building. more

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