Mayor Christopher D. Warwick of Bolivar has thrown his hat into the ring for state representative. The district includes all of Polk County and a portion of Hickory County. A Republican, he will appear on the August 2024 primary ballot to face off against any fellow Republican candidates. Currently, Warwick is the first to publicly announce his campaign. more

Citizens of Polk County made their way to the polls for the general elections on Tuesday, April 4. more

The following Polk County candidates will face off in contested races in the Tuesday, April 4, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo and answer the following question: Why should voters cast their ballots for you instead of your opponent(s)? Responses were limited to 100 words, and some have been edited for length or clarity. more

The upcoming election on Tuesday, April 4 proposes some tax-related issues on the ballot. Proposition U — the “U” meaning “use,” as in “use tax” — will be voted upon in the City of Bolivar and in Polk County. more

Local elections in Polk County are set for Tuesday, April 4. Several boards and other races will be on the ballot. more

The names on Polk County’s August primary ballot are officially set in stone.  According to Polk County Clerk Rachel Lightfoot, filing for the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election ended … more

The general election cycle this spring seemed to be all about the school boards — particularly in the Bolivar R-1 school district.   An incumbent and board newcomer walked away … more

Following a hotly contested race, the Bolivar R-1 school board will see a familiar face return while welcoming a new one.  Incumbent Paula Hubbert and newcomer Mike Ryan secured their seats … more

Voters will determine the winners of several local races and decide on ballot issues in Polk County’s general municipal election on Tuesday, April 5. The BH-FP published candidate profiles … more

The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, for those wishing to cast absentee ballots for the Tuesday, April 5, general municipal election. The … more

The following candidates will face off in the race for two seats on the Marion C. Early R-5 school board in the Tuesday, April 5, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo … more

The following candidates will face off in the race for two seats on the Humansville R-4 school board in the Tuesday, April 5, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo and … more