Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God will be hosting a chili supper to help raise funds for a church van. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Missouri’s premier fly fishing and fly tying show will be held at the Benson Center in Clinton from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11. This annual Tri-Lakes Flyfishers club-sponsored event has attracted fly fishing enthusiasts since 1997, and this year’s event appears to be the best yet. Admission, parking, and all workshops are free to the public. more

Monday, March 6 — Chicken strips, potato wedges, green beans, biscuit, applesauce cake. more

LAND TRANSFERS more

Pvt. Spencer Chance, son of Jesse and Melanie Chance of Fair Play, graduated from AIT in Fort Leonard Wood on February 24 with honors. Chance was the only male in his class to qualify for the prestigious award known as the Iron Soldier Award. more

According to my Missouri Department of Conservation’s Natural Events Calendar, Monday, March 20 is the first day of spring, and it seems that most of us think we are ready for it! I’m not a big fan of the severe weather that often comes with it, but there sure are a lot of great things about this upcoming season. more

A man from Stockton died as a result of a recent single-vehicle crash about three miles northwest of Aldrich on Saturday, Feb. 25. more

Southwest Baptist University will honor one male and one female student at the annual Mr. and Miss Southwest pageant, which takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Pike Auditorium on the Bolivar campus. more

The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., located at the Bolivar City Hall, 345 S Main Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613. This meeting is to gather public input on the transportation needs of seniors and individuals who have disabilities or who are impoverished. more

Jerald Andrews, the President Emeritus of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, has been appointed to the State Fair Commission by Gov. Mike Parson. 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