The results of the Aug. 2026 polls have Missouri voting in a large majority on several amendments. Missouri voted no on amendment 4, receiving 80 percent of the vote. This means future proposed … more

The Polk County Democrats are hosting a petition signing event on Tuesday December 2, at the Polk County Library, 1690 W Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri. It will be located in the McDaniel room. There will be representatives from Polk, Dade, Cedar and Hickory counties to help you with the process. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, at Basil and Bourbon restaurant. Come early for dinner and fellowship at 5-6:15 p.m. if you wish. The meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. more

Voters were asked whether to approve a franchise agreement between the city of Bolivar and Southwest Electric Cooperative. The agreement was approved by voters with the following results: more

Public pre-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Nov. 4, 2025 Special Election will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Nov. 4, 2025 Special Election will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting on Oct. 20, at Basil and Bourbon restaurant 113 S. Main Street in Bolivar. For those who want to come early for dinner that time is 5-6:15 p.m. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. more

The Polk County Democrats will be holding their monthly meeting on September 15th at Basil & Bourbon Restaurant, 113 S Main. Anyone who would like to meet for an early dinner before the meeting is welcome to come between 5-6:15 p.m. to enjoy friends and fellowship. The meeting will be at 6:30.p.m. more

The City of Bolivar has called for a Special Election on Nov. 4, 2025. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 23, 2025. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open throughout the lunch hour for absentee voting. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The City of Bolivar has called for a Special Election on Nov. 4, 2025. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 23, 2025. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open throughout the lunch hour for absentee voting. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Polk County Democrats will be holding their monthly meeting on September 15th at Basil & Bourbon Restaurant, 113 S Main. Anyone who would like to meet for an early dinner before the meeting is welcome to come between 5-6:15 p.m. to enjoy friends and fellowship. The meeting will be at 6:30.p.m. more

The Polk County Democrats will be holding their monthly meeting on September 15th at Basil & Bourbon Restaurant, 113 S Main. Anyone who would like to meet for an early dinner before the meeting is welcome to come between 5-6:15 p.m. to enjoy friends and fellowship. The meeting will be at 6:30.p.m. more

​The annual Country Days event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Downtown Bolivar Association, along with a large number of volunteers, is proud to bring this event to the community each year. more

The Polk County Democrats will meet Aug. 18 at Basil & Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. Optional dinner time is from 5-6:15 p.m. if you want to come early for a nice dinner and mingle with friends. The agenda will include discussion about Country Days, area events, Jeff City updates and other items. more

The Polk County Democrats will meet Aug. 18 at Basil & Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. Optional dinner time is from 5-6:15 p.m. if you want to come early for a nice dinner and mingle with friends. The agenda will include discussion about Country Days, area events, Jeff City updates and other items. more

Polk County Use Tax more

Know what use tax is and what it means for taxpayers more

On July 14, Governor Mike Kehoe signed two bills into law that support farmers and rural communities. more

Skopec honored for his years of service more

It was brought to the BH-FP’s attention that last week’s Pleasant Hope election was not covered in the election results segment. We apologize for the oversight - here are the results from the Pleasant Hope elections of April 8, 2025. more

On Saturday, April 12, at 8:46 p.m., the Missouri Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian/vehicle accident on Highway D in Polk. more

The first of the 2025 elections is over, and the results are in. New mayors were chosen, aldermen elected, and school boards established in this round. more

He states it will secure Missouri’s energy future and economic growth more

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. more

Christina Bravada - Ward 4 more

Tricia Price - Ward 1 more