On Saturday, Nov. 2, KLife hosted a gala event called “Sweet Impact”, complete with a jazz band, dinner, auctions, and a raffle. The event raised more than $80 thousand, $10 thousand more than their goal. The money raised goes toward the outreach and ministry of approximately 300 Polk County youth. All this fanfare was for a momentous occasion: celebrating two decades of the organization's outreach in Polk County. more

New Growth Transit is a community development corporation affiliated with West Central Missouri Community Action Agency that fosters regional economic growth through several innovative programs. New Growth Transit provides free, volunteer-driven rides for employment, medical appointments, and essential errands. New Growth Transit provides free rides to residents in these west central Missouri counties: Bates, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Laclede, Morgan, Miller, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon. more

An oversight in the 2024 Bolivar High School hall-of-fame article from Sept. 18, 2024, brought James (Jim) Duncan’s service to the forefront. The induction piece claimed, “Derald’s name is inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C….He is the only Polk County resident and Bolivar High School graduate listed as killed in action during the Vietnam War.” “Derald” is Derald Hood, a 21-year-old killed in South Vietnam on Dec. 19, 1970. more

Hi, I'm Jewel! I'm a sweet girl around 10 weeks old. The shelter isn't too sure what breed I am, but I'm long like a wiener dog and fluffy like an Aussie, so who knows? I'm super sweet and love the company of others: people, dogs, cats, whoever! Take me home so we can be best friends. more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

Revival services will begin Monday Nov. 4, at Schofield Missionary Baptist Church starting each night at 7 p.m. Bro. Dillon Legan will be our helper and Bro. Josh Norton is our pastor. more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

Revival services will begin Monday Nov. 4, at Schofield Missionary Baptist Church starting each night at 7 p.m. Bro. Dillon Legan will be our helper and Bro. Josh Norton is our pastor. more

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Sign-up for Polk County Christian Social Ministries annual Share Your Christmas program began last Monday, Oct. 28. This is the 40th year for PCCSM to be in charge of this countywide event that gives low-income families an opportunity to make Christmas brighter for their family. Those wishing to sign up should fall within the federal poverty guidelines and be a resident of Polk County. Proof of income and residency are required. more

Kris Kristofferson was known for his rough ways and party lifestyle. He messed up a lot in life. Many of us have too. One Sunday country singer Connie Smith invited him to go to church. At the church service, the pastor asked if anyone was feeling lost. more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

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For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9,Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

The skies darken, the thunder rumbles, the lightning flashes, the rain comes down, the storm begins. more

The Aldrich Christian Women of Faith will host a pie auction on Oct. 19, starting a 5 p.m. Also, they will be serving chili and hot dogs, and there will be music and singing. For more information call Shirley at 417-770-2169. The church is located two miles south of Aldrich on Hwy 123. more

The Aldrich Christian Women of Faith will host a pie auction on Oct. 19, starting a 5 p.m. Also, they will be serving chili and hot dogs, and there will be music and singing. For more information call Shirley at 417-770-2169. The church is located two miles south of Aldrich on Hwy 123. more

“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Psalms 23:5-6 (KJV) more

Rick Newman and Friends will be performing at the Rondo Baptist Church from 6-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. Rick Newman and Friends have played all across the country for several years including country, bluegrass and gospel music. more

The Polk County Missionary Baptist Association will have Fifth Sunday services this month with True Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday with Tri-County Group. more