The Polk County Extension Council held their annual meeting on Monday, Feb. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to highlight notable programs and individuals from the past year. more

Memorial Health Care Foundation announces changes to its board of directors. Three new board members were added in 2021 and 2022, including James Ashworth, Trina Banner and Gary Fulbright. more

On February 2, 2023, a Polk County jury found defendant Raymond L. Hilliard guilty of one count of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Evidence was accepted by the Court to prove that Mr. Hilliard was a persistent DWI offender due to having two prior DWI convictions, from years 2000 and 2018. Due to the persistent offender status, this charge is a class E felony, and carries a range of up to four years in prison. Sentencing is set for April 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. more

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution or impact in the community? more

When I was growing up near Elkland in the Eisenhower and Kennedy years, most fair weather days would find old men in overalls sitting on a bench in front of the Elkland MFA Exchange, some for a few minutes, some for much of the morning. more

Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a murder-suicide investigation at a Bolivar residence on Friday, Feb. 3. more

DEATHS more

Deaths more

Barbara Jean Alley Glendenning more

Donna R. Segelberg more

Lendell Glen Voris more

Girls Basketball more