Four Bolivar Technical College students graduating in December 2022 are the first cohort to complete Citizens Memorial Hospital’s new LPN/RN apprenticeship program. more

Fresh out of a restaurant kitchen, I was the 29-year-old fledging news editor of the Bolivar Herald-Free Press. more

On Wednesday, Dec. 28., a retirement party was held for Judge Elizabeth V. Rohrs and Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Ashlock to commemorate their years of service to the Polk County Circuit Court. more

“In my own life, Aldrich was such a boon to me,” says author Ann Magaha. The retired Humanities professor has written numerous plays during her later life, but her book, Aldrich, Mo Pop. 199, is her first novel. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Two people from Goodson were hurt in a single-vehicle crash near the town of Polk at 3:25 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2. more

I like January. I think most mothers do. Sure, it’s the dead of winter and it gets dark more

DEATHS more

Those new to their offices assumed their duties on Jan. 1, 2023. more

Norma L. Allen more

Velbert and Mary Vest Walker will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Dec. 31, 2022. Starting their lives together on the family farm in Polk, they raised livestock, row crops, and were often found tending the garden together. more

Berry Kent Bolen more