The annual Halfway Antique-Farm Stock-Classic Tractor Pull will be held on Saturday, July 13, at the Lions Club grounds in Halfway. more

The Bolivar Rotary Club’s 44th annual Celebration of Freedom brought friends and family to the SBU campus, Thursday, July 4 to enjoy food, fun and entertainment, with the evening topped off with an outstanding fireworks display. The evening had been threatened by the forecast of storms, but other than a few sprinkles it was the perfect evening to come together and honor our veterans with a special ceremony. more

STAFF PHOTOS/LINDA SIMMONS more

The Polk County Federated Republican Women Club invites you to meet the candidates. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Denzil Roberts and Donna Jean McCoy were married July 4, 1954. They are the parents of Ron Roberts (Lori) of Bolivar, Cheryl Roberts Hinkle (Ron) of Morrisville. They have four grandchildren, Tanner Roberts (Kirsten), of Overland Park, Kansas; Shelby Roberts Whiteis (Tyler) of Bolivar; Sally Hinkle of Dallas, Texas; and Dr. Emily Hinkle Northern (Joe) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and one great-grandchild, Charlie Ann Whiteis. more

Polk County Humane Society (PCHS) will hold a golf tournament at Silo Ridge Golf & Country Club on Monday, August 12, in an effort to raise funds in support of the cats and dogs in their care. more

Jerry C. Courtney and Sandra Sue Amermon were married July 19, 1964, in Independence, Missouri. They have been blessed with two sons, seven grandchildren and many friends. more

On Saturday, June 8, 106 4-H youth ages 8 to 18 put their shooting skills to the test. Polk County 4-H once again hosted their annual 4-H shooting sports competition for current enrolled 4-H members. The youth competed in archery, air pistol, smallbore (.22) pistol and smallbore (.22) rifle. The participants represented 13 counties in southwest Missouri. more

Kristy Merritt more

Liberator soccer will kick off its 30th varsity season next month. In the first 29 years, Coach Steve Fast has led all but the inaugural season. Fast took the reins as a new coach in 1996 with limited soccer experience and was later joined by assistant Jeff Edge. Together, the two have been on the Liberator sidelines for nearly three decades. And together, they closed out their final season on the pitch this spring. more

The Bolivar Saddle club had a beautiful evening, Saturday, July 6, for their annual 4th of July All Gaited Horse Show. Showmanship was at its best as Polk County horse enthusiasts as well as those from the surrounding area, came to show their pride and joy in the arena. more

Effective as of Monday, July 1, 2024, the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program can now serve households with an income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The previous allowable FPL for CSBG was 125%. more

Tammy Condren was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the May I-Spy game, correctly guessing Lime Bank. Tammy is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

Saturday, July 13 more

HI LOW PRECIP more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg announce updated biosecurity protocols for dairy cattle exhibiting at the 2024 Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. more

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a school bus driver, please join Bolivar Schools for a bus driver open house on Tuesday, July 23, at Bolivar High School from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Food will be provided. You will learn all the specifics of school bus driving, and you can even get behind the wheel and take a short drive on a bus! more

Perilla Mint (Perilla frutescens) is an erect, herbaceous annual weed originally from eastern Asia. It may also be known as the beefsteak plant, common mint, or Chinese basil. more

The construction of the intersection at East 470th Road and South 145th Road is underway. The Bids for replacement were received on May 5, 2024, and were awarded to Hartman & Company, Springfield, Mo. The construction will consist of replacing two large culverts and straightening out the intersection. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the intersection will be under construction for at least 45 days. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are excited to be able to make this intersection much safer in the future for citizens traveling in that area. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Southern Commissioner Melinda Robertson at 417-326-2922. more

How well do you know Polk County? 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

Donors can help hospitals stay prepared to weather challenges this summer more

Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud this. more

JoBeth Wilhelmina Black more