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Future rodeo superstars took part in this year’s mutton-busting action. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Missouri Beef Days 2024 Concludes; dates set for next year
Receiving the Pioneer Award, Don Roberts, with Matt Henenberg, Gov. Mike Parson, Mary Grace Warden, and Ed Vest.
MISSOURI BEEF DAYS OFF TO STRONG START; EVENTS CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
The City of Bolivar recently updated policies surrounding its Annual Citywide Cleanup. This year, all items must be placed by curbs by 6 a.m. Monday, April 29. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Annual Citywide Cleanup set for April 29
Oliver and Elaine Pearson were excited to get to pose with the Governor. STAFF PHOTO/LINDA SIMMONS

Visiting with the Governor

Saturday, March 16, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson visited with Polk County supporters at a book signing prior to the Rayl Family Library grand opening. 
Tim Francka. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CMH Foundation announces leadership changes

Tim Francka was named the administrative director of long-term care at Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. He oversees all CMH Foundation long-term care, residential care and independent living facilities.
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CMH opens CMH Health & Wellness Clinic March 4

Citizens Memorial Hospital launched a new medical clinic March 4. The clinic provides wellness visits for patients without a primary care provider and hospital transitional care services for patients without primary care support.
The court, front row Finnleigh Anderson, Esmerelda Jones, Ellie Same, Ellie Thomas, Abbey DuVall, Ayden Spotila, Megan Howard, Sophia Garber, Denver Dooley; back row, Bella Essay, Kanton Fisher, Remmer Carr, Seth Martin, Trenton Patke, Drake Durham, Ethan Graves, Jason Wilkinson, Gardner Casey, Emma Goodman.

Courtwarming 2024

After a weather delay, the Liberators celebrated their 2024 Courtwarming on Tuesday, Feb. 20. 
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Election

Democrats to meet

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.

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I SPY — Polk County

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State Grant Delivers New Simulators to Nursing Program

Southwest Baptist University recently held a very special baby shower in its Department of Nursing to celebrate the arrival of exciting new training technology.

BoMo Works Community Focus Group Meeting to Address Workforce Needs and Education Partnership

BoMo Works, a pioneering initiative bridging the gap between education and the

Decoration days scheduled at local cemeteries

Antioch Cemetery

MCE Class of 1964 reunion

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.

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Sports

Soccer Seniors and Coaches Finish Final Regular Season

Senior captains Ellie Thomas and Ese Jones are encouraged following a Bolivar attack on the goal. STAFF PHOTO/ANNIE THOMAS
The Lady Liberators closed out the regular season last week with three solid wins as they head into districts this week. Following a 3-0 win at Hillcrest Monday night, May 6, Bolivar hosted Camdenton Tuesday, May 7 for the final home match of the season. With a large home crowd in attendance to celebrate senior night and the retirement of longtime coaches Steve Fast and Jeff Edge, the Lady Liberators went on to beat Camdenton 3-1 for the seniors’ first win against the Lady Lakers in their four year career at BHS.
Kaden Hunt. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

That’s a wrap

The Liberator Golf team wrapped up their season on Monday at Briarbrook Country Club in Carl Junction, facing tough conditions due to heavy rainfall the previous night.
Bolivar catcher Remmer Carr makes the right call. STAFF PHOTOS/BOB CAMPBELL

Liberators outlast Hillcrest 12-8

Hillcrest Falcons flew into town to take on the Bolivar Liberators on Tuesday, May 7, on Senior Night.

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Girls
Collinique Farrington and Parker Love.

Bearcats Own the Track at GLVC Championships

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.
Seth Martin with some excellent work. STAFF PHOTOS/BOB CAMPBELL

Tennis Liberators cruise to District Championship

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

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Girls
Bolivar goalkeeper Aby Kaufmann goes up for a save on an Osage free kick. Kaufmann had five saves on the night.

Lady Liberators Overtake Osage

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.

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Basketball

Rex Brown award winners

SBU athletics department announced Issac Scroggins and Kallyn Stumbo as this years’ Rex Brown award winners as announced at the 2nd annual Purple Carpet Premiere.

Conner Neal looks over the Trailblazer defense. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
On Tuesday, March 5, the Bolivar Liberators were looking to bring the amazing energy and teamwork that powered them through the district tournament to the state sectional game with Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School of Columbia.
Front row - Hannah Hale, Serenity Wade, Katelyn Sandidge, Destiny Larimer, Payton Gray, Manager. Back row - Chad Burton, Arieanna Larimer, Anna Everson, Anna Roller, Nora Everson, Lexi Clemons, Brian Gray
The Lady Knights of Polk County Christian School were recognized as state champions in division 4 for the girls Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association ( MCSAA) basketball state championship.
Seth Martin beats the Buffalo defense for two. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
The third seed in District 10 Class 4, the Bolivar Liberators challenged their neighbors the Buffalo Bison (4-20).
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The Shuler family is excited to announce that Connor Shuler, a Pleasant Hope High School ‘24 graduate, will be continuing his basketball career with Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.

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Opinion
There is just something about a turtle. Maybe it’s the way they move with such dogged determination or the low-stress lives they seem to lead. Perhaps it’s how they lock themselves away when things are unpleasant and simply shut the world out until they can cope again. I don’t know, but they are just so cute, and I find nothing sadder than seeing one squished on the side of the road.
The Humansville Schools would like to invite everyone to a retirement reception in honor of Rita Hill and Becky Peters. The reception will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at the Humansville cafeteria.
The Missouri 4-H Foundation marks its 75th anniversary this year with plans to highlight impacts from decades of dedication to nurturing young leaders and fostering community development across the state.
The farmer down the road was the first person to pay me for working.
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.

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School
As summer vacation comes to a close, it’s almost that time of year when parents rush to the stores for supplies and teachers dress up their classrooms to welcome back fresh-faced students.
While donations of supplies have poured in, organizers of Saturday’s Tenth Annual Polk County Back to School Extravaganza say more are always needed.
A Missouri State University student from Halfway was awarded for her success at the 2023 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 22-25.
Registration for all Humansville R-IV students will take place Aug. 9 through Aug.11, from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration packets will be available for parent pick up starting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Sullivan Bank in Pleasant Hope will be doing a school supply drive for the Pleasant Hope School District.

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Business
MCE FFA will be hosting their Junior Livestock Show on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.
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.
CIVIL PETITIONS
The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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.

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