INSIDE TODAY’S ISSUE more

It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. more

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Community Christmas Concert more

HI LOW CONDITIONS more

On Saturday evening, Nov. 8, Clover Kids and 4-H members from Polk County were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 4-H year. more

The Woodlawn 4-H club had their second meeting of the new program year with a whopping 28 members attending. The meeting was held on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. Club President, Ellie Samek, called the meeting to order and discussed the 4-H Paper Clover Campaign. When checking out at Tractor Supply you have the opportunity to purchase a paper clover in which 100% of the money goes to 4-H. Woodlawn also has the opportunity to participate in Light the Park at Dunnegan Memorial Park from 5-6 pm on December 12th. The Eudora 4-H club will be ringing on the same day but from 6-7 pm. The Polk County 4-H Club will hold their next meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Fairgrounds. For more information contact Velynda Cameron at the Missouri Extension Office at 417-326-4916. The Woodlawn Club hopes to see you at the next meeting! more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

As of Tuesday, Dec. 9, Martha and I have been married 30 years. more

I recently received a mailer, as I am sure most of you did, outlining the accomplishments of Chris Warwick, our State Legislator. One of the things he mentioned was “Supported and passed legislation to expand MO Scholars giving low-income families more options in education.” Let me add some clarity to that statement. It means he and the more

Kris, a friend of mine who is also a fishing guide on local lakes, called me the other day and invited me to go crappie fishing with him. That was not unusual. We usually go together a couple of times every winter when his guiding business is slow. more

After a six-year hiatus, Southwest Baptist Athletics is excited to announce the restart of the SBU men’s golf program, making an exciting new chapter for student-athletes. more

Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. the Polk County Retired School Personnel unit will meet at Jodie Young‘s house for a Christmas luncheon. We will have a potluck and a silent auction. Please plan to join us and invite other retired school personnel along. There are no membership requirements and participation in the silent auction is optional. For more information and to RSVP, please text/call Jodie at 417-327-3094. more

Bolivar Schools and Community Outreach Ministries (COM) are celebrating a successful districtwide food drive that collected 1,365 pounds of non-perishable food between November 10th and 21st. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff, families, and community members, these donations will make a meaningful impact for local families as they enter a time of increased need. more

We need your recipes! more

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the only supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at all Northwest Arkansas hospitals, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life by donating at the blood drive in Bolivar on Thursday, Dec. 18. Donors will receive a limited-edition cozy fleece blanket, while supplies last. Blood drive is sponsored by Citizens Memorial Hospital. more

A multi-year behavioral health initiative funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health is reshaping how Polk County responds to residents experiencing a behavioral health crises. What began as a two-year project has now grown into a broader, community-wide effort—one that local leaders hope will reduce stigma, improve access to services, and prevent people from entering crisis in the first place. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has named Racheal Smith, M.D., as its new medical director of emergency services. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Due to the rising costs of postage, ink, and newsprint and in lieu of implementing a subscription rate increase to cover these rising expenses, the Bolivar Herald-Free Press will cease publishing the Friday edition effective Dec. 31. The BHFP will continue to deliver a printed newspaper every Wednesday. more

One car accident on Route H more

Hey, kids! Do you have a message or a wish list you would like to send to Santa? Write him a letter! more

At the Dec. 2 Board of Aldermen meeting, most of the discussion centered around budget planning, even if it didn’t fall directly into that agenda item. more

Get your donations in by the end of the day this Friday! more