The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at Flat Creek Restaurant in Bolivar for their Oct. 21 meeting. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Matt Patterson, Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director. He was unable to attend our last meeting due to illness and is excited to join us for our October meeting. Matt will present the latest news of all Democratic candidates across the state and where they are in the campaigns and how to volunteer. more

The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee, and an address to where the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in order to be processed. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at Flat Creek Restaurant in Bolivar for their Oct. 21 meeting. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Matt Patterson, Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director. He was unable to attend our last meeting due to illness and is excited to join us for our October meeting. Matt will present the latest news of all Democratic candidates across the state and where they are in the campaigns and how to volunteer. more

The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee, and an address to where the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in order to be processed. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee, an address to where the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in order to be processed. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Permanently Disabled list is being processed and will be mailed to those voters. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at Flat Creek Restaurant in Bolivar for their Oct. 21 meeting. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Matt Patterson, Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director. He was unable to attend our last meeting due to illness and is excited to join us for our October meeting. Matt will present the latest news of all Democratic candidates across the state and where they are in the campaigns and how to volunteer. more

With the news at the Tuesday, Sept. 24, city council meeting that Mayor Chris Warwick will be resigning his position in January if he is formally elected this November to the Missouri State House of Representatives, Justin Ballard announced his intention to run for the Bolivar mayor position in the April 2025 municipal election. more

Polk County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Brenda’s Café at noon. Our guest speaker will be Senator Sandy Crawford. She will be giving us a legislative update and discuss the upcoming November election. We will be wrapping up our plans for Country Days. Please call your lunch orders in ahead of time to help the wait staff. more

The Polk County Democrats August meeting will be held on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Smith's Restaurant with dinner optional at 5:30 p.m. Our agenda will include discussion and review of the results from the August Primary at the local, state and federal level. Also, on the agenda we will be presenting the new slate of officers for 2024-2026. Voting and installing will follow the presentation.We will be finalizing plans for our Country Days Booth on Sept. 7. We are still looking for someone to head up this committee so let the chair know if you are interested. Also, you will hear updated opportunities to support Democrats across the county, state and federal level. The Missouri State Democratic Party is in need of volunteers to help with many candidate campaigns including our own Rich Horton candidate for MO State Representative of the 128th District. Let's get behind Rich and help him win this important seat. more

Polk County picks their contenders more

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, approximately 26% of eligible voters came to the polls and cast their lot for their preferred candidate and chose a different path for some of the contested offices. more

Polk County picks their contenders more

The Polk County Democrats August meeting will be held on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Smith's Restaurant with dinner optional at 5:30 p.m. Our agenda will include discussion and review of the results from the August Primary at the local, state and federal level. Also, on the agenda we will be presenting the new slate of officers for 2024-2026. Voting and installing will follow the presentation.We will be finalizing plans for our Country Days Booth on Sept. 7. We are still looking for someone to head up this committee so let the chair know if you are interested. Also, you will hear updated opportunities to support Democrats across the county, state and federal level. The Missouri State Democratic Party is in need of volunteers to help with many candidate campaigns including our own Rich Horton candidate for MO State Representative of the 128th District. Let's get behind Rich and help him win this important seat. more

Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

The Polk County Democrats August meeting will be held on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Smith's Restaurant with dinner optional at 5:30 p.m. Our agenda will include discussion and review of the results from the August Primary at the local, state and federal level. Also, on the agenda we will be presenting the new slate of officers for 2024-2026. Voting and installing will follow the presentation.We will be finalizing plans for our Country Days Booth on Sept. 7. We are still looking for someone to head up this committee so let the chair know if you are interested. Also, you will hear updated opportunities to support Democrats across the county, state and federal level. The Missouri State Democratic Party is in need of volunteers to help with many candidate campaigns including our own Rich Horton candidate for MO State Representative of the 128th District. Let's get behind Rich and help him win this important seat. more

Police department disbanded amid investigations into city administration more

The BH-FP, your source for local election information, will have the results in our Friday edition. more

Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

It has been brought to our attention that there was an inaccurate statement in the Candidate Profiles. Scott Pursselley, who is running for Public Administrator, is not a bus driver for senior citizens, as was stated by another candidate’s submission. Pursselley currently works for City Utilities of Springfield as a Field Service Technician, dealing with natural gas issues and carbon monoxide calls at peoples’ homes. He also works for the Polk County Coroner’s Office. more

Polk County Republicans would like to extend an invitation to attend a “Meet the Candidates” Ice Cream Social to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the first Pavilion in Dunnegan Park in Bolivar. This will be an opportunity to hear from local and state candidates before voting in the August 6th Primary. Everyone is welcome. more

Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

Public pre-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

Polk County Republicans would like to extend an invitation to attend a “Meet the Candidates” Ice Cream Social to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the first Pavilion in Dunnegan Park in Bolivar. This will be an opportunity to hear from local and state candidates before voting in the August 6th Primary. Everyone is welcome. more

Public pre-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more