From his activity in the Kiwanis to his time as a public servant in the County Clerk’s Office, among his many other roles, Bill Bob Kallenbach has been known far and wide throughout Polk County and the surrounding area.
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INTERVIEW BY QUINCY YOUNG
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3/23/23
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Running from May 6-13, Missouri Beef Days 2023 will feature a whole slate of fun activities for everyone throughout the week, in addition to regular events designed to educate the public about Missouri’s contributions to the beef industry and appreciate those who work in it.
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3/23/23
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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3/22/23
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Local McDonald’s restaurants are now accepting nominations for a new McDonald’s Agriculture Awards Program. Now through March 22, members of the community can nominate students studying agriculture to be considered for one of ten $500 scholarships. Nominations can be submitted online at surveymonkey.com/r/mcdagawards.
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3/17/23
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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3/15/23
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Featuring a variety of fashionable western wear from casual rodeo styles to fancy cowboy bling, the new Missouri Beef Days Fashion Show will showcase plenty of options from local merchants to help patrons prepare for all MBD events. The added event, presented by Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance, is set for Thursday, March 30 at the Bolivar Elks Lodge, 1999 W. Broadway. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7.80 online at missouribeefdays.com and include small bites, drinks, and a gift bag.
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3/13/23
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Last month, Bolivar High School student Caleb Simpson, son of Sandy and Alan Simpson, competed and won first place in the Missouri Young Farmer/Young Farm Wives state-level speech contest in Osage Beach.
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By Quincy Young
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3/9/23
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Local 4-H members have been recognized for their achievements and long-standing commitment to the organization.
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By Quincy Young
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3/9/23
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The annual Polk County Livestock and Forages Conference will be held, Monday, March 20. It will be held at the Sacred Heart Church-McKenna Hall beginning at 6 p.m. with a dinner.
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3/8/23
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The Polk County Cattlemen will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 in the Citizens Memorial Hospital Community Room.
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3/8/23
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RBW Agricultural LLC is now a dealer for Rhino Ag tractor implements.
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3/7/23
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MISSOURI BEEF DAYS 2023 TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN LAST YEAR,
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2/28/23
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Friday, Feb. 24, the Bolivar FFA chapter wrapped up their week of special events with Drive Your Tractor to School! Little tractors, big tractors, green, yellow and orange tractors, the event was a fun time for all.
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2/28/23
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Today, Feb. 22, we celebrate the birth in 1732 of our nation’s first president, Gen. George Washington, commander of the victorious Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, president of the constitutional convention of 1787 and the man we honor as the father of our country.
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By Jim Hamilton
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2/22/23
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The Missouri Century Farm application is now open. Applications must be submitted by May 1.
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2/20/23
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Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of local students who made the honor list for the Fall 2022 semester.
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2/17/23
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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2/15/23
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The MU Extension Office will host a free Private Pesticide Applicator Training class at the Polk County Fairgrounds Youth Building in Bolivar on February 16.
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By BH-FP news staff
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2/15/23
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The Polk County Extension Council held their annual meeting on Monday, Feb. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to highlight notable programs and individuals from the past year.
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2/8/23
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Tony Porter, a long-time resident of Bolivar, has recently been named President of the Southern Seed Association, a 103-year-old regional trade organization representing the planting seed industry across 16 southern states from Arizona to Virginia.
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2/2/23
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press is asking the public to nominate a Polk County pillar, an individual in the community who has contributed to the pride and progress of the county. These pillars will be featured in the BH-FP’s yearly Pride and Progress special section to be released in the Wednesday, Mar. 29 newspaper.
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By BH-FP news staff
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2/1/23
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On the outskirts of northwestern Polk County, 23-year-old Shaelyn Jones manages a small goat-milking operation that initially began as an impromptu venture and became a mission to fill a need in the local community.
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By Quincy Young
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1/27/23
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The Missouri 4-H Foundation is accepting applications for current or former Missouri 4-H members pursuing postsecondary study. Applications must be completed on or before March 1, 2023.
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1/23/23
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The University of Missouri Extension Office will be hosting a five-class series to give information to producers who are interested in selling food at local farmers markets.
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By BH-FP news staff
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1/21/23
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Brighton Saddle Club will hold their annual Awards & Elections Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Smith’s Restaurant.
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By BH-FP news staff
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1/12/23
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