The Salvation Army of Bolivar-Polk County invites members of the public to participate in its annual Red Kettle Campaign this Christmas season. more

South Associate Commissioner Melinda Robertson was elected to the Missouri Association of Counties Workers Compensation Board at the Annual Missouri Association of Counties Conference held last week. more

The Warming Center is a ministry associated with Polk County Cares (PCC), a nonprofit faith-based organization whose main focus is connecting people and empowering them to transform their lives through caring relationships. more

Christmas is a time for giving, and with the upcoming holiday season upon us, organizations are seeking gift donations. This year, the community can donate stocking stuffers to the specialized care program at Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. more

The Bolivar Elks were happy to be able to donate backpacks, hoodies, art and other school supplies to two Polk County schools after receiving a $6,000 grant from the Elks National Foundation. The $6,000 was split between Fair Play R-II school and Humansville R-IV school. more

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Governor Mike Parson announced that a forthcoming book about his life titled No Turnin' Back will be released March 2024. The commemorative biography will detail the life of Michael L. Parson, Missouri's 57th Governor nicknamed "G57." More information can be found at https://www.safeordering.com/G57. more

Polk County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Brenda’s Café at noon. We will collect Share Your Christmas gifts for teenage girls. Please bring an unwrapped item with you to the meeting. We will be welcoming our new slate of officers for the 2024 year. Please call your lunch orders in ahead of time to help the wait staff. more

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