The Save The Lake Committee will host another public meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the pavilion located behind the Pomme de Terre Corps of Engineers office building. more

The autumn breeze is bringing with it the aroma of delicious food as Bolivar Technical College (BTC) proudly presents the "Fall Food Trucks at BTC" event. This exciting culinary event will take place in the parking lot of BTC, bringing together some of the region's most beloved food trucks for a series of dates you won't want to miss. more

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This Nov. 11, the Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS), will be honoring veterans with a display of carnations on the front steps of their building. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase a carnation to honor a veteran. A card will be attached to the carnation with the veteran’s name and service information. Then PCGS volunteers will place the carnations on the steps of the PCGS Research Facility early on Nov. 11. Any veteran, whether living or deceased may be honored. The veteran does not need to be from Polk County. more

The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, at the PCGS Library on the square. The yearly group picture is scheduled to be taken at 6:45 on the front steps of the library. All members are asked to be there and in place by that time. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. more

The Bolivar School District has called for an election on Nov. 7, 2023, for the residents within their boundaries. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 26. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

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The Bolivar Area Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is seeking applications for grants from two funds. The Human Services-Community Betterment Fund is granting $15,000 within the range of $3,000 per agency. Only 501c3 agencies may apply every two years. The deadline for submitting grant applications is Oct. 1. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Douglas Medical Center, Classroom C, 1155 W. Parkview St., in Bolivar. Participants will use the North entrance, “Information Services” door. more