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The Fair Play Schools would like to invite everyone to a retirement reception in honor of Mrs. Phyllis Garrison. 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

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday, April 10, at Treasured Relics Estate and Consignment Sales. Treasured Relics is owned by Jo Christian and specializes in assisting families in liquidating household items during difficult times. See their Facebook page for information or contact them at 417-327-5814 more

How well do you know Polk County? more

All items must be placed at curbs by April 29 more

I told myself I wouldn’t write this column, but Angela just won’t let go, nor would I wish it so. This is for all who mourn Angelas of their own: more

Halfway Senior Class Project Graduation Tractor Pull will be Saturday, April 20, starting at noon. The pull will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, Bolivar. more

Grazing multiple species of livestock (cattle, sheep, or goats) on the same area could be more profitable and sustainable. Diversifying your operation with multi species grazing has potential to increase your cash flow and better pasture utilization, said David Brown, MU Sheep and Goat Specialist. Join the University of Missouri Extension experts and as they discuss the importance of multispecies grazing. more

The Spring Food Trucks at BTC event will be wrapping up with the return of Lae's Authentic Egg Rolls on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience the incredible flavors of carefully crafted egg rolls and Chinese favorites that promise to be the perfect blend of crispy and flavorful. more

With its variety of exciting events, Missouri Beef Days 2024 is sure to appeal to people from all walks of life, including people of faith. On Sunday, May 5, at Diamond S Indoor Arena, a special cowboy church service will be held. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Southside Medical Center announce the appointment of Joshua McCutcheon, physician assistant, to the CMH medical staff. more

Bryant was inducted into the SBU Hall of Fame in 1982 and 42-years later he becomes the second SBU inductee into the MIAA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame induction will occur during the MIAA Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 3, in the Music Hall at the Kansas City Convention Center. more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders may be made through May 3. The choices will be either a small spray placed by the stone or a saddle placed over the top of the stone. The cost for the saddle is $50 and the bouquet is $20. Deliveries can be made to cemeteries in Polk County. more

Give and receive an Ozarks Adventure Pass for free admission to area attractions more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

HI LOW PRECIP more

Thursday, April 18 more

Olivia Bradshaw, daughter of James and Stephanie Bradshaw, Ivan Preston, son of David and Christian Preston, Ayden Spotila, daughter of Dustin and Meredith Spotila, and Emilia Lewright, daughter of Derrick and Amber Lewright have been chosen as Bolivar High Schools Rotarians of the month for April. more

The Lady Liberators entered the Willard Tournament last Friday, April 12 as the defending champions, anticipating a possible re-match of the 2023 championship with the home team. Bolivar easily dispatched Neosho and McDonald County in two 8-0 matches Friday, securing their spot in the title game Saturday with Willard. Bolivar defeated Willard a week prior in penalty kicks at home after a 1-1 tie forced two overtime periods. As expected, the re-match was an intense battle on the pitch before the Lady Liberators fell in a 0-1 loss on a penalty kick in the final seconds. more

Church folks are my parents’ type of people and they are, to my surprise, a sometimes cheeky group to be around. There are four specifically that, when joined by my parents, form a group of six who tend to hang out quite a bit. They have monthly game days, go on excursions to antique shops or hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and gather for occasional holidays when the rest of their families aren’t coming out to visit. They have always been exceedingly kind to me, even extending invitations to join their game festivities or visit for holiday meals when my parents were out of town. more

Registration open for two events in Bolivar April 30 at no charge more

Sunshine Bowls and Bakery more

Friends of the Polk County Library will once again hold their spring book sale on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar. more