There’s only a few days left for the public to submit nominations of Polk County pillars for the Bolivar Herald-Free Press’ Pride and Progress special section. more

Weather report more

How well do you know Polk County? more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. more

The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. more

Penelope Harris more

Butterfield Park Medical Center nurse practitioner, Kyli Stump, NP-C, is now accepting new patients of all ages. more

At just 23 years of age, Bolivar resident Dustin Coffin is on his way to running his own restaurant, having already mastered the successful food truck business Dusty Bob’s. more

The Sew ‘n Sew Quilt Guild will host their monthly meeting on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Open Hearts United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall (east entrance). more

LAND TRANSFERS more

Polk County 4-H will host a soup supper and dessert auction from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. Dessert auction will take place at 6:45 p.m. more