The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. more

Monday, Jan. 16 — Closed — Martin Luther King Day. more

Polk County Democrats will have their meeting on Jan. 16, at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 6 p.m. with the meeting immediately following at 6:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend for great food, fellowship and discussion. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. more

Brighton Saddle Club will hold their annual Awards & Elections Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Smith’s Restaurant. more

Julie Lebowitz lives in St. Charles County but adopted her dog Freya, from the Polk County Humane Society or PCHS. Her husband had an alert set up through Petfinder, because he had always wanted a Husky or Malamute breed. more

Many people don’t often complain about a mild winter weather that ranges in the 50s and 60s, but as the daytime wanes, a chilly air begins to take hold and the unsheltered individuals of the community are forced to find a place to escape the bitter cold of the night. 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

Columbia College recently announced its dean's list for the Fall 2022 semester (August through December 2022). To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. more

State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate the December 2022 students from Polk County who achieved the Dean’s List during the 2022 fall semester. more

In honor of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, Community Outreach Ministries (COM) has taken the time to share some of the ways they are helping alleviate poverty in Polk County. more

The old tennis courts at Bolivar Middle School are in a pile of rubble as the construction crews have gotten underway preparing for the construction of the new FEMA building. more