Enon Cemetery will hold decoration services Sunday May 11, at Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Service will begin at 11 a.m. with Bro. Martin Hosiner preaching. A basket lunch will follow morning services. Afternoon services will start at approximately 2 p.m. with a short business meeting followed by Bro. Gayland Lightfoot preaching. Everyone is welcome to attend. more

The Bolivar Rotary Club held its 46th annual Civic Service Banquet on Monday, April 28. Jody Shelenhamer, Bolivar Rotary Club co-chairman, proudly awarded the 2025 Civic Service Award to Steve Skopec. more

Special services held by Brother Matt Millam. more

Antioch Cemetery of Pittsburg is seeking donations to help with the maintenance and upkeep of cemetery grounds. more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders will be taken now through May 9. more

Lucy Lew more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Bolivar tennis moved to 17-0 on the season by beating Springfield Catholic High School (6-5) 8-1 on Wednesday, April 23 at the Bolivar tennis complex. more

Boys more

Young anglers will have opportunities to experience the fun of catching fish at Bennett Spring State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. on May 3. It’s sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Bennett Spring Park Store. more

Anna Seiner, daughter of Lori and Heath Seiner and Christopher Jordan, son of Pam and James Quinn, have been chosen Student Rotarians for the month of April. more

I was out fishing one day and found a small red and white plastic fishing bobber. I put it in my shirt pocket, went back to fishing, and forgot about it. more

Missouri Department of Revenue Alerts Citizens of Fraudulent Text Schemes more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

The Missouri Show-Me-SelectTM (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program educates cattle producers on heifer development strategies in management, reproduction, and genetics to create a reliable source of quality replacement heifers,” states Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. The spring sale for program participants in Southwest Missouri will be held on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Joplin Regional Stockyards near Carthage, Mo. Approximately 119 SMS-certified bred heifers, scheduled for fall calving (late August to November 30), will be available for purchase. more

For Grace (Erickson) Butler, the sound of hooves in the early morning and the feel of a halter rope in hand aren’t just part of her daily routine — they’re part of a legacy. Her family’s deep roots in livestock stretch back at least three generations and their connection to agriculture has only grown stronger over time. more

The Bolivar R-1 School District is proud to announce the hiring of two new assistant principals: Jennifer Miller at Bolivar Intermediate School (BIS) and Jesse Shaulis at Bolivar Primary School. more

Missouri Beef Days returns for its fourth annual celebration from May 3–10, 2025, bringing a full week of family-friendly events to downtown Bolivar. The festival honors Missouri’s rich cattle heritage with a lineup of activities including the Street Festival, Boots & Bling, Cowboy Church, Beef Pairings, Rodeo & Rodeo Market, MBD Parade, and Concert. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Monday, April 28, Steve Skopec received the Civic Service Award at the annual Rotary Club banquet. Read the full story in the BH-FP on Friday, May 2. more

Marinel Erven was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the March I-Spy game, correctly guessing Westlake Ace Hardware. Marinel is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

Thursday, May 1 more

HI LOW PRECIPITATION more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders will be taken now through May 9. more