The Bolivar CTA is hosting the annual School Board Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 16 in the Bolivar Board Room at the Central Office. more

The Bolivar School District named the winners for the Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year awards. Two recipients — one for the employee category and one for the teacher category — were selected from each of the Bolivar School buildings. Bolivar Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Asbill presented the awards to the recipients. more

The Bolivar Rotary Club held a meeting on Wednesday, February 22 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in the Community Room to celebrate the club’s 85th anniversary. more

The Polk County Cattlemen will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 in the Citizens Memorial Hospital Community Room. more

The deadline is approaching for students to apply for about $1.8 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Applications will close for most CFO scholarships on Sunday, March 12. 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

A man was hurt in a single-vehicle crash at 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 close to Bolivar. more

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Earlene Moore more

Rachel Boyce, newly elected Polk County Collector of Revenue, was sworn in on Feb. 28 by Judge Jill Porter. more

RBW Agricultural LLC is now a dealer for Rhino Ag tractor implements. more