Melissa Hegle was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the April I-Spy game, correctly guessing Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center. Melissa is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals will return on Thursday, June 27 as the Springfield Cardinals face the Arkansas Travelers at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more

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Enon cemetery will have decoration service Sunday May 12, at Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Services will start at 11 a.m. with Bro Martin Hosiner preaching.There will be a basket lunch following the morning service. The afternoon service will start at approximately 2 p.m. with a short business meeting followed by a sermon by Bro. Randy McCoy. Everyone is welcome to attend. more

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The Lindley Prairie Cemetery will have their annual board meeting on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. in the cemetery church building. Anyone interested in the cemetery is invited. more

Because no celebration of the cattle industry could ever be considered complete without a recognition of the faith that is so prevalent in the heartland of America, Missouri Beef Days is proud to host a non-denominational community cowboy church service on Sunday, at 4 p.m., May 5 in the Diamond S Indoor Arena at 2029 E. Buffalo Street in Bolivar. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. more

A come-and-go reception for Marjorie Van Vranken’s 90th birthday is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Open Hearts Methodist Church, Bolivar. Omission of gifts is requested. more

The family of Norma Lenz will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Saturday, May 4 with a come and go brunch from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rose Building, 114 N. Springfield Avenue, Bolivar. more

The Halfway Future Business Leaders of America attended the Missouri FBLA Middle Level State Leadership Conference on Wednesday, March 27. Five students qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando,Florida, June 29 – July 2, 2024. Jackson Fisher, Sterling Gallivan and Boe Francka took second place in a team event called Critical Thinking. Kayedynce Evans placed third in an individual event called Career Exploration and Cormac Bewley placed fourth in an individual event called Exploring Economics. Sterling and Boe also received individual medals in events called Leadership (fourth place) and Career Research (fourth place), respectively. There are 19 Middle Level members of the Halfway FBLA Chapter which is comprised of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. more

Everywhere, Bolivar has the BEEF! The cows are proof that Missouri Beef Days is ready to kick-off. Get ready to enjoy events like a Street Festival, Boots & Bling, Cowboy church, cook-offs, an art walk, sampling booths, rodeos, an ag expo, a parade, and much more! Fun for all ages! more

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