Navigating the scholarship application process can be overwhelming for many students, particularly those who are unfamiliar with the various resources and opportunities available to them. Fortunately, many educational institutions have staff members dedicated to helping students find and apply for scholarships. The team at Bolivar Technical College (BTC) is committed to providing students with the support and guidance they need to access a range of scholarship opportunities. By helping students secure funding for their education, the college staff aim to empower students to reach their full potential and pursue their academic and professional goals with confidence. more

The community is invited to get active and to celebrate 100 years of the Dunnegan Memorial Park at the Polk County Health Center’s upcoming National Walking Day event. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital promoted three employees to new leadership roles in December 2022 as CMH continues to expand behavioral health services. more

Don and Marketa Garrison announced that, due to the generosity of many people, their financial goal of $110,000 for their daughter Moxie's heart surgery has been surpassed. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Michelle Morris, Polk County Health Center administrator, recently visited Washington D.C. as a representative of Polk County and the state of Missouri at a three-day conference-style event organized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) on Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 27-March 1. more

Monday, March 27 — Chicken pot pie, side salad, ice cream more

In 2005, Dr. Leonid Shunyakov came to the Central Care Cancer Center in Bolivar to begin working as an oncologist/hematologist. He is a well-known healthcare professional in the community, having served many Polk County patients. He is involved in Central Care Cancer Center’s fundraising events, which he says are always a lot of fun. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

The picture-perfect 30-something couple with two gorgeous blonde girl toddlers found themselves joking with their doctor. “Do you give a friend and family discount?” more

Murphy R. Mastin, M.D., a dermatologist with Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Dermatology Clinic in Bolivar, has earned board certification from the American Board of Dermatology.  more

CMH presented a $23,815 check to Don Garrison, RT, CMH Missouri Sleep Institute, and his family on Monday, March 13. Don’s daughter, Moxie, has Marfan Syndrome and is scheduled for a life-saving open heart surgery in London next month. Donations were given by Citizens Memorial physicians, staff, volunteers, board members and friends of the organization. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, March 14, from 9-10:30 a.m. at CMH Administrative Center, 102 S. Springfield Ave., in Bolivar. more

The 33rd annual Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Medical Excellence Golf Classic, presented by SGC Foodservice, is scheduled for Thursday, June 1. more

Monday, March 13 — BBQ beef on bun, mac and cheese, side salad, fruit cocktail, celebration cake. more

Registration is open for the Saturday, May 6, Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Heroes for Hospice 5K/10K Run presented by Craig Lehman-Shelter Insurance. The race begins at 9 a.m. and will be electronically timed for accuracy. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will hold the Bolivar Community Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 3 in Citizens Memorial Hospital’s Community Room. more

Monday, Feb. 27 — Broccoli soup, ham sandwich, crackers, banana pudding. more

The Southwest Missouri Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announces its officers and board members for 2023. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital is hosting its next CMH Breakfast Club on Wednesday, March 1, 7-8 a.m., in CMH Community Room 1. The event will feature Heather Corn, M.D., M.S., board-certified and fellowship-trained endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism specialist in practice at CMH Endocrinology Center in Bolivar. more

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