The Polk County Assessor’s office will be mailing out value change notices of assessed value for real estate on May 9, 2025. Questions, call 417-326-4643. Thank you, Rita Lemmon, Polk County Assessor. more

Mohamed Bade Ali, a 19-year-old green card holder from Sudan, has been charged with kidnapping and two counts of sodomy for incidents that took place in a Bolivar residential facility. more

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Public pre-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Polk County Road and Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

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The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee and an address to which the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, April 7, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee and an address to which the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, April 7, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

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Drake Alexander Koch-Jenkins, 27, of Bolivar, was arrested on Jan. 3 for sexual abuse of a child. He is already in the court system for similar charges stemming from a 2022 incident. more

On Saturday, Jan. 11, there will be a birthday celebration for William Pool who turns 100 on Jan. 13. Friends and family are invited to attend the come-and-go party between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Parkview Residential Care Home, located at 119 W. Forrest Street in Bolivar. Upon arrival, guests should go to the library for the festivities. The family asks that attendees do not bring gifts, but cards are encouraged. more

On Christmas Eve around 9:40 p.m., Corporal J.R. Rorie responded to a crash on Mo. 64, seven miles south of Pittsburg. more

The low water bridge located on E 435th Road between D Hwy and S 150 is being replaced. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18 be prepared to detour as the road will be closed while this is being built. The expected time for this project is at least 90-days. The county appreciates your patience while we make these much needed repairs. more

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On Monday, Dec. 3, Faith Leann Ryan, 31, of Flemington, was sentenced on eight counts related to endangering the welfare of her children resulting in the death of one. more

After being closed for the past month, S 132nd Road (Sandy Lane) is now open for traffic. There is ongoing work to get it finished, but traffic is allowed through now. The county wants to thank everyone for their patience with this project.  more

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The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. more

Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns veterans that scammers may impersonate government programs. more

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In August 2024, the BH-FP published an article discussing the benefits of the JROTC program at Bolivar High School. more