Auditions are now open for the annual Polk County’s Got Talent show, an event that recognizes local talent and raises funds for Community Outreach Ministries. more

Friday, May 10 more

The Ozarks Health Commission (OHC), a coalition of public health entities, hospital partners and community leaders across the Ozarks region, has come together again to better understand the health status, behaviors and needs of the residents in our region. more

MCE FFA will be hosting their Junior Livestock Show on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. more

James Edward Stringer more

The Southwest Baptist Bearcats competed in the GLVC Championship this past weekend, with the women finishing in second place and the men finishing in fouth place. Each team had significant improvement from the year prior, with the women earning their most points in GLVC history. The Bearcats owned the track portion of the Championship with the women winning gold in six out of the 12 track events. The whole team also swept the GLVC Track Athlete of the Year award, winning it on both the women's and men’s side. more

The Sew ‘n’ Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, May 17, at United Methodist Church, 105 E. Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the Fellowship Hall. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m. and the meeting to follow at 11 a.m. The program this month will be “The Perfect ¼ inch and The Perfect Prairie Points,” by Georgia Highley. All those interested in quilting are welcome. more

MCE FFA will be hosting their Junior Livestock Show on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

Polk County Democrats will meet Monday May 20, at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing several items on the agenda. Please bring a friend and join us for good food and fellowship. No guest speaker at this time. All fellow Democrats are encouraged to attend. more

Antioch Cemetery more

Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals will return on Thursday, June 27 as the Springfield Cardinals face the Arkansas Travelers at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more

Mother’s will be honored with a Mother’s Day Dinner at the Bolivar Elks Lodge, Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Enjoy a Southern fried chicken/tender dinner for $13. All mothers eat free. The Elks Lodge is located at 1999 W.Broadway Avenue, Bolivar, phone 417-77-4036. more

Saturday, May 4, the 11th Annual Citizens Memorial Heroes for Hospice Race had more than 400 participants, despite the threat of bad weather. The race is presented by Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance and sported a Star Wars theme this year.  more

The Bolivar City Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 200 block of West Buffalo Street at around 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 8. People inside the house, which is currently under renovation, called 911 to report the fire. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

“Let Your Light So Shine” will be the theme for Calvary’s Family Bible Week scheduled for June 3-7, at the church beginning at 6 p.m. each evening. The evening will include Bible lessons, crafts, activities, and music for everyone age six thru adults. The church is located at 123 Canton and for more information please contact Mike Calhoun at 417-399-4827 or Giana Andrews at 417-327-2777, or check the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Facebook page. more

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

The Downtown Bolivar Association is now accepting applications for vendors who would like to sign up for a booth space at Country Days. This annual event hosts a variety of organizations and vendors who offer food, entertainment, and other goods. This year, Country Days will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. more

The Marion C Early Class of 1964 will hold a 60th anniversary class reunion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, in the FEMA Building of the MCE Campus from 4 to 7 pm. more

Monday, May 13 — Celebration Day. Tator-Tot bake, broccoli, roll, orange Jell-O. more

That’s the sound of love more

Know anyone who loves vehicles of all kinds? Dreams of driving a police car, fire truck or dump truck someday? Just likes to learn about cool stuff? If so, the City of Bolivar has the perfect event for you! more

Folks have just a couple of days left to enjoy this year’s Missouri Beef Days in Bolivar. more

Monday, May 6, saw the Bolivar boys tennis team face Harrisonville for the district tennis championship. more