The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in more

The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. 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 20, 2024. 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 1, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Republican Caucus replaces the normal Presidential Primary, and is how the Missouri Republican Party sends Delegates and Alternates to the Republican National Convention. The caucus is how to make your voice heard in the nomination process for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States. more

The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. 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 20, 2024. 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 1, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

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The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. 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 20, 2024. 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 1, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Republican Caucus replaces the normal Presidential Primary, and is how the Missouri Republican Party sends Delegates and Alternates to the Republican National Convention. The caucus is how to make your voice heard in the nomination process for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States. more

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The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. 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 20, 2024. 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 1, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The Dunnegan Rural Fire Department will hold their annual meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Station #1, located in Dunnegan at the corner of Hwy 123 and A Hwy in Polk County. more

Runners are getting in shape for the 45th annual Polar Bear Run set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 17. Deadline to register is Feb. 7 to receive a commemorative sweatshirt. more

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The Dunnegan Rural Fire Department will hold their annual meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Station #1, located in Dunnegan at the corner of Hwy 123 and A Hwy in Polk County. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

The Dunnegan Rural Fire Department will hold their annual meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Station #1, located in Dunnegan at the corner of Hwy 123 and A Hwy in Polk County. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data Feb. 13, 2024. more

In the 01/03/24 and 01/05/24 issues, the Volume number and Issue numbers were incorrect as Volume 152 Issue No. 1 for 01/03/24 and Volume 152 Issue No. 2 for 01/05/24, should be Volume 151 Issue No. 97 for 01/03/24 and Volume 151 No. 98 for 01/05/24. more

Sheriff Danny Morrison has applied, and been approved, for two separate grants, allowing Polk County to update, repair, and improve the jail. more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in more

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. more

The Department of Natural Resources will conduct the third and final meeting regarding the denial of a license for Missouri Prime Beef to dump up to 350,000 gallons of wastewater per day into the Pomme de Terre River. more