The Polk County Republican Central Committee will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day Banquet on Thursday, April 3, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge in Bolivar. This event is an opportunity to visit with Polk County and state officeholders.
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3/26/25
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Christina Bravada - Ward 4
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Tricia Price - Ward 1
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Steve Skopek - Ward 1
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Justin Ballard
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Mike Stephens
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Paula Hubbert
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Lynn Coffey
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Mike Ryan
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Brian Thompson
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Mike Sheffer
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Tiffany Phillips
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Cynthia Cooper
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Sheila Naylor
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Profiles were contributed by the candidates. Only candidates in contested races were aske to submit profiles therefor, not all candidates running in the April election are in this section. Some profiles had to be edited for space.
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3/26/25
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The April elections are around the corner and Polk County towns are getting ready to choose their next aldermen, mayor, or school board members. If you are still on the fence for who you want representing you, watch for the candidate profiles, coming March 26.
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3/19/25
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The Bolivar CTA is hosting the annual School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 25, in the Bolivar board room at the Central Office. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. with
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3/7/25
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Public pre-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Polk County Road and Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar.
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3/7/25
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Public pre-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Polk County Road and Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar.
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2/26/25
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The Bolivar CTA is hosting the annual School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 25, in the Bolivar board room at the Central Office. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. with general questions, break for a meet and greet with the candidates then, conclude with submitted questions and closing comments.
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2/26/25
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The Polk County Democrats will host their meeting on Feb. 17 at Basil & Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional for those who want to eat and fellowship before the meeting at 5:15 p.m. The agenda will include updates on legislative activities, local charitable activities, and setting our goals for the year.
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2/12/25
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The Polk County Democrats will host their meeting on Feb. 17 at Basil & Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional for those who want to eat and fellowship before the meeting at 5:15 p.m. The agenda will include updates on legislative activities, local charitable activities, and setting our goals for the year.
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2/5/25
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The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m to 5 p.m., Monday-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 which 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 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025. 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, April 7, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 8 a.m. to noon.
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2/5/25
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The Pleasant Hope School District is excited to announce that Pleasant Hope High School Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Timothy McBride, is one of only 91 educators across Missouri selected to participate in the inaugural class of the Personalized Competency-Based Master
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2/5/25
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Bolivar High School is proud to announce the Tools for Tomorrow scholarship, a new initiative aimed at supporting BHS graduates pursuing careers in Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for the tools and equipment necessary for students entering professions such as nursing, welding, teaching, automotive repair, and more.
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