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

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

Frances Pearl Jump more

The 34th annual Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Medical Excellence Golf Classic, presented by SGC Foodservice, is set for Thursday, June 6. The event will be held at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Barbara Ann Hammons George more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Hope Francka was in court on Monday, May 6, to learn her fate for the charge of felony child abuse against her now six-year-old daughter nearly two years ago. Francka was originally charged with Abandonment of a Child in the 2nd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the 1st degree, and Abuse and Neglect of a Child. In March, Francka entered a deal with the District Attorney that resulted in a plea of guilty to Abuse and Neglect of a Child, a Class D felony, which carries a sentence of 1-7 years. more

After a disappointing loss on the road to Logan Rogersville Monday night, April 29, the Lady Liberators recovered with a solid win at home against School of the Osage on Tuesday, April 30. more

Wednesday, May 8 more

Writer puts a name to a fuzzy face more

SBU softball Freshman Angelina Micone makes Bearcat history by winning more

Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-05, extending Missouri’s drought alert to Sept. 1, 2024. The action directs continued coordination of resources and combined response efforts across state government until conditions improve in drought-impacted areas. more

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

Saturday, May 4 more

The Mitchell Campground/Cemetery will hold its annual business meeting on Sunday, May 26. A service will begin at 2 p.m. and the business meeting will follow. For more information, contact Sherrie Mosher at 417-298-0396. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 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

Melissa Hegle was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the April I-Spy game, correctly guessing Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center. Melissa is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. 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

How well do you know Polk County? more