Want to learn more about the Bolivar Police Department and Bolivar City Fire Department? Want to meet police officers and firefighters, view vehicles and equipment, and tour the Public Safety Center? Just curious about police and fire service? more

Lindy and Janice Bentley Davis were married on March 17, 1964. Lindy is a retired pastor and Janice a retired bank accountant and pastor’s wife. They reside in Bolivar. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, Polk County 4-H Council and club officers were honored to join the Bolivar Rotary at their monthly luncheon. The 4-H’ers enjoyed the recognition and in turn shared information about 4-H and their projects. To learn more about 4-H contact Velynda Cameron by email at cameronv@missouri.edu or by phone at 417-326-4916. more

Owen Cornell, son of Regina and Jason Cornell, Siya Bhadu, daughter of Hina and Ritesh Bhadu, Samantha Dickerson, daughter of Tina and Dustin Dickerson, and Sahara Adams, daughter of Julie and Richard Adams have been chosen as Bolivar High School’s Rotarians for the month of February. more

These teachers and employees will be recognized at our staff end-of-the-year celebration on May 23. During that celebration, this year's Master Teacher of the Year and District Employee of the Year winners will be announced. more

The Bolivar CTA is hosting the annual School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, March 18 in the Bolivar Board Room at the Central Office. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. with general questions, break for a Meet & Greet with the Candidates then, conclude with submitted questions and closing comments. more

Polk County Republicans are hosting their annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 6 p.m. The dinner will be held at the McClelland Dining Facility on the campus of SBU. Local and state candidates who have filed for offices to be selected in the Primary Election on August 6, 2024, are expected to be there. This gives voters an opportunity to meet the candidates and become an informed voter. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Bolivar High School to feature nearly 25 businesses during the seventh annual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 6. more

The annual Polk County Forage and Livestock Conference will be held Monday, March 18, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church – McKenna Hall. The evening will begin with a beef dinner at 6 p.m. The dinner is sponsored by Mid-Missouri Bank and FCS Financial. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, March 16, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. The meeting will be held in the community building beginning at 1 p.m. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital’s new Community Rooms at LimeBank are now open and available for reservations. The Community Rooms at the hospital closed March 1 in preparation for the hospital expansion construction. more

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited President Richard J. Melson with Southwest Baptist University today to promote the MOST 529 Savings Plans, which help Missourians save money for their future education needs. more

Bolivar Middle School was selected as the State Winner for Missouri in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition. Each State Winner wins a package of $12,000 in technology for their school. more

Art Sync Gallery on the Bolivar square, will be having their "Open Theme" Art Opening Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a judged show with cash awards. It's open to the public with 2D & 3D work accepted. Refreshments and artistic door prizes will be available. Go by the gallery for more information and sign up for the show. Find us on Facebook. more

Participants must complete online portion prior to April 6 program. more

Under the advisement of the county’s structural engineer, the intersection of East 470th Road and South 145th Road will be closed, due to a collapsing culvert. It will remain closed until repairs can be made, which will include new culverts and also straightening of the intersection itself. more

“Dareheads” and others wanting to catch The Ozark Mountain Daredevils in concert more

Beverley Long more

Peggy Pauline Thorndike Moffett more

During the funeral procession for a fallen Independence Police Department officer, a Bolivar police officer and volunteer were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck on I-70 in Jackson County. more

The Bolivar CTA is hosting the annual School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, March 18 in the Bolivar Board Room at the Central Office. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. with general questions, break for a Meet & Greet with the Candidates then, conclude with submitted questions and closing comments. more

Open Hearts United Methodist Church more

The Women of Faith from the Aldrich United Methodist Church is having a baked potato dinner on March 17, serving will begin at 11:30 a.m. All are invited and welcome to come and enjoy this meal with us. The meal is served to help with mission work, donations accepted. The meal will be baked potatoes and all the toppings including ham, bacon, cheese, onions, chili, sour cream and also desserts and a drink. Come for good food, fellowship and help us so we can help others with mission work. For more information, call Shirley at 417-770-2169 more