The Bolivar School District has called for an election on Nov. 7, 2023, for the residents within their boundaries. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 26. 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. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Bolivar School District has called for an election on Nov. 7, 2023, for the residents within their boundaries. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 26. 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. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Central Polk County Fire Protection District has called for a special tax levy election on Aug. 8, for the residents within their boundaries. more

Mayor Christopher D. Warwick of Bolivar has thrown his hat into the ring for state representative. The district includes all of Polk County and a portion of Hickory County. A Republican, he will appear on the August 2024 primary ballot to face off against any fellow Republican candidates. Currently, Warwick is the first to publicly announce his campaign. more

The Central Polk County Fire Protection District has called for a special tax levy election on Aug. 8, for the residents within their boundaries. more

The Central Polk County Fire Protection District has called for a special tax levy election on August 8 for the residents within their boundaries. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Smith's Restaurant. more

Citizens of Polk County made their way to the polls for the general elections on Tuesday, April 4. more

Before this latest freeze, I thought I felt a touch of spring in the air. more

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