The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 30, for those wishing to cast absentee ballots for Tuesday’s Aug. 2, primary election. The deadline for … more

The names on Polk County’s August primary ballot are officially set in stone.  According to Polk County Clerk Rachel Lightfoot, filing for the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election ended … more

The general election cycle this spring seemed to be all about the school boards — particularly in the Bolivar R-1 school district.   An incumbent and board newcomer walked away … more

Following a hotly contested race, the Bolivar R-1 school board will see a familiar face return while welcoming a new one.  Incumbent Paula Hubbert and newcomer Mike Ryan secured their seats … more

Voters will determine the winners of several local races and decide on ballot issues in Polk County’s general municipal election on Tuesday, April 5. The BH-FP published candidate profiles … more

The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, for those wishing to cast absentee ballots for the Tuesday, April 5, general municipal election. The … more

The following candidates will face off in the race for two seats on the Marion C. Early R-5 school board in the Tuesday, April 5, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo … more

The following candidates will face off in the race for two seats on the Humansville R-4 school board in the Tuesday, April 5, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo and … more

The following candidates will face off in the race for two seats on the Pleasant Hope R-6 school board in the Tuesday, April 5, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo … more

The following candidates will face off in the race for two seats on the Halfway R-3 school board in the Tuesday, April 5, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo and … more