A man and woman from Bolivar face charges for allegedly neglecting a child, resulting in the child’s death. more

A man is now in the custody of Polk County Jail after a manhunt was conducted by The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Dec. 19. more

A man considered “armed and dangerous” is now in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office following a manhunt Monday morning, Dec. 19.Polk County Sheriff Danny Morrison said … more

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man considered armed and dangerous in the southwest part of Polk County. more

Chad Baker, charged with allegedly killing his 12-year-old son in Bolivar back in August 2020, has recently been placed in the custody of the Fulton State Hospital for an undetermined amount of time after a plea hearing on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Cedar County Circuit Court. more

A crowd gathered Friday, Dec. 1, at Woods Supermarket parking lot for a community vigil, praying for answers regarding the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old, Kaitlynn Dooley. Family, friends and co-workers are praying for Kaitlynn’s safe return. To report any information about Kaitlynn, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 417-777-9020. more

A 25-year-old man from Bolivar faces a felony child molestation charge after allegedly inappropriately touching a minor between August 23, 2022 and September 2, 2022. more

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A woman attempted to outrun Polk County authorities in a high-speed chase on Mo. 13 on Thursday, Oct. 27. more

A 48-year-old man from Bolivar faces felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a family member. more

A former employee at Bolivar R-1 Schools faces felony charges for allegedly having sexual contact with a student.According to online court records, Scott R. Bryson, 25, was arrested on Monday, Oct. … more

CIVIL ACTIONS The following civil suits have been disposed in Polk County Circuit Court with Associate Circuit Judge Elizabeth V. Rohrs (unless otherwise noted) presiding: Capital One Bank USA … more