Southwest Baptist University’s basketball teams are scheduled to face off against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Meyer Wellness Center. 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

Many Christmas traditions and events are coming to the people of Polk County. Embrace the magic of the season as Santa Claus makes his way to the local area, and enjoy craft shows, plays, and other activities to make some holiday memories. more

Southwest Baptist University Forensics team competed at the I-65 Swing in Sedalia, Missouri on November 12-13. more

The Pomme de Terre Chamber of Commerce in Hickory County is hosting their 2nd annual Light Up The Lake at the Pomme de Terre Damsite Park. more

DEATHS more

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What could I write about this week other than this fateful date in 1941, the Sunday morning Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor, the date President Franklin D. Roosevelt called a “Day of Infamy,” the date the United States of America was plunged into a world war? more

Governor Michael Parson recently appointed and commissioned Curtis P. Schreiber, M.D., to the Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force. Dr. Schreiber is a board certified neurologist and headache medicine specialist in practice at CMH Neurology & Headache Center and CMH Missouri Memory Center in Bolivar. more

Willis Gabriel more

Barbara Gene Johnson Vest more

Monday, Dec. 12 — BBQ beef on a bun, chips, side salad, tapioca, celebration cake. more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. more

LAND TRANSFERS more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The Warming Center is a ministry associated with Polk County Cares, a nonprofit faith-based organization whose main focus is connecting people and empowering them to transform their lives through caring relationships. more

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently accepted a check for $2,000 from Southwest Electric Cooperative for the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH. Donations to the cancer center support services and needs area cancer patients may experience during their treatment including dental care, gas, groceries, nutritional supplements and meals during treatment. more

Every now and then, I run across a seemingly random fact that takes up residence in my head – like elephants can’t jump. (It’s physically impossible for them.) Or the fact that certain types of trees won’t let the tips of their highest branches touch the trees next to them – a phenomenon called “crown shyness.” And this week I’ve added another odd fact to my growing collection: A new study finds that octopuses are one of a small group of animals that can purposefully throw things at targets. more

The Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center recently published the 2022 Missouri Statewide Student Growth Report and the 2022 Beating the Odds Report: Student Growth in Missouri’s Highest Poverty Schools. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its annual Light the Park event on Friday, Nov. 25. Local residents are invited to drive through the Dunnegan Memorial Park to take a look at all of the Christmas light displays representing various businesses and organizations in the Bolivar community. more

Choirs and instrumentalists took the stage at Southwest Baptist University’s Pike Auditorium during their 42nd annual Festival of Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 4. more

OATS Transit services will be unavailable on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 and Monday, January 22, 2023 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. more

On Saturday, Nov. 12, Woods Supermarket celebrated their 75th anniversary by issuing a $1,000 check to the Bolivar Athletic Booster Club. 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

The Pitchfork Restaurant’s second annual Holiday Market is set to take place at 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. more