Recognizing an urgent need for growing our local healthcare workforce, Erin Mock, Director of Nursing Education at Bolivar Technical College and Charlotte Gray, President at Bolivar Technical College, spearheaded a grant proposal to the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN) in the fall of 2022. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes licensed professional counselor, Allyssa Dedmon, to the medical staff.  more

There’s only a few days left for the public to submit nominations of Polk County pillars for the Bolivar Herald-Free Press’ Pride and Progress special section. more

Butterfield Park Medical Center nurse practitioner, Kyli Stump, NP-C, is now accepting new patients of all ages. more

Monday, Feb. 13 — American goulash, side salad, wheat roll, peaches. Birthday celebration. more

Memorial Health Care Foundation announces changes to its board of directors. Three new board members were added in 2021 and 2022, including James Ashworth, Trina Banner and Gary Fulbright. more

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution or impact in the community? more

CMH welcomes Tara Billingslea to Behavioral Health Transitional Clinic more

Southwest Baptist University is teaming up with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to host a blood drive from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. more

Community Connections would like to thank the Bolivar Community for recognizing the importance of parents in our community. We have fantastic partners who work hard every day to support families. A special thanks to Berean Baptist Church, Open Hearts Methodist Church, Woods Supermarket, Polk County Library, Thrive Ministries and Community Outreach Ministries for their participation in celebrating Parental Resilience Day 2023. more

Using drugs and alcohol will not take away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make you feel better, but in the long run these addictions will only make things worse. more

Larry Thomas Jarman, 66, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Citizens Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Jarman, and they shared 35 years together. more