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The Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH will celebrate its 15th anniversary Thursday, Aug. 24, with a come-and-go celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the cancer center. Oncology patients, their families, donors and the community are invited to enjoy refreshments, door prizes and a photo booth.
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7/28/23
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Cleaner households, happier lives. That’s the aim of Jeff and Shawna Wright, a couple from Pleasant Hope who have recently set up their new Aerus location on the Bolivar square, selling vacuum cleaners, water filtration systems, and air purifiers.
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By Quincy Young
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7/28/23
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LimeBank recently announced that Russ Batten, a banker and businessman, is joining LimeBank as a commercial lender. Russ will be working at the organization’s Bolivar location beginning August 1, 2023.
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7/28/23
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Bolivar Technical College (BTC) has proudly announced an extraordinary accomplishment — 100% of their Registered Nurse (RN) graduates from the May cohort have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
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7/26/23
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Citizens Memorial Hospital and Polk County Health Center have collaborated with Westlake Ace Hardware and Children’s Miracle Network to provide free car seat checks on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at Westlake Ace Hardware, 2300 S. Springfield Ave., in Bolivar.
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7/26/23
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Even on hot summer days, families in Polk County have been beating the heat at the Cribbs Family Youth Park with water play and a free meal.
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By BH-FP news staff
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7/21/23
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Bolivar recently gained a new store called Hominy Creek Boutique, owned and operated by Lisa Barham of Halfway.
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By Quincy Young
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7/21/23
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A late Bolivar physician left behind years of hard work and laughter with his colleagues and a lasting legacy in the community.
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By Quincy Young
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7/19/23
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Well-known traveler Steve Fugate, a native of Florida, visited Bolivar last week while on his ninth walk across the United States, having already covered over 49,000 miles of walking.
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By Linda Simmons and Quincy Young
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7/18/23
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Representative Mark Alford from Missouri took some time to converse with employees at the Break Time convenience store in Bolivar on Thursday, July 6.
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By BH-FP news staff
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7/12/23
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Mayor Christopher D. Warwick of Bolivar has thrown his hat into the ring for state representative. The district includes all of Polk County and a portion of Hickory County. A Republican, he will appear on the August 2024 primary ballot to face off against any fellow Republican candidates. Currently, Warwick is the first to publicly announce his campaign.
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7/12/23
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The Bolivar City Fire Department responded to Parkview Health Care Facility, 119 W. Forest Street in Bolivar, on Monday, July 10, for reports of smoke in the building.
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7/12/23
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The Bolivar Rotary Club’s 43rd annual Celebration of Freedom brought friends and family to the SBU campus, Tuesday, July 4 for food, fun, and entertainment. The holiday was also the perfect time for the community to honor local veterans with a special ceremony. Closing out the night, local residents flooded the SBU lawns and found parking spots in town, as the skies were illuminated during the anticipated fireworks show.
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7/5/23
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Last month, Sarah Newell, executive director of Polk County Dispatch, was appointed by Governor Parson to the Missouri 911 Service Board.
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By Quincy Young
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7/5/23
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A Bolivar bowling alley recently agreed to be the site of a movie scene in an upcoming film by the Springfield-based movie production company Radix Studios.
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By Quincy Young
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7/5/23
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Woods Supermarket recently recognized Paul Doyle, the assistant store manager in Stockton, for his 50-year employment milestone.
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By Quincy Young
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6/28/23
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Country Lane Montessori, a new learning center in the Bolivar area, will begin offering educational lessons and tutoring for children ages 3 to 7.
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By Quincy Young
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6/23/23
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Olive Branches Hospice House recently opened its doors to the public, creating an inviting space to provide end-of-life care for guests.
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By Quincy Young
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6/16/23
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Thursday, June 8, the Bolivar community enjoyed a perfect night for the annual Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals.
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6/13/23
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A teenager from Polk was injured in a single-vehicle crash at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7.
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By BH-FP news staff
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6/9/23
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On Friday, June 2, a crowd of 150 people gathered at the Bolivar Municipal Airport for the groundbreaking of the Andy Glendenning Memorial Park.
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By Quincy Young
quincyy@bolivarmonews.com
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6/7/23
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This year’s annual Bolivar Educational Advancement Foundation (BEAF) golf tournament will partner with the Doug Potts Memorial Scholarship to raise monies to support the overall BEAF programs, including a newly created scholarship in Potts’ memory.
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6/7/23
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Bolivar Schools announced the winners of the Master Teacher and Employee of the Year awards at the district’s end-of-year celebration on Friday, May 26.
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By Quincy Young
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6/2/23
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Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently celebrated service milestones for 254 employees who have reached five to 40 years of service to CMH.
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5/31/23
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The groundbreaking of the Andy Glendenning Memorial Park at the Bolivar Municipal Airport is coming up at noon on Friday, June 2.
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By Quincy Young
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5/31/23
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