On a beautiful evening, Friday, Sept. 8, with a hint of fall, the Parkview Vikings traveled to Plaster Stadium at Southwestern Baptist University to meet the Bolivar Liberators in an Ozark Conference matchup. more

Pepper more

The demolition of the blighted and abandoned house on South Clark Avenue, immediately south of Girl Scout Park, was a project several years in the making. A crew from DCBC, LLC, in Bolivar volunteered to work with the City of Bolivar Public Works team to tear down the city-owned building on Thursday, Sept. 7. Within just a few hours, the crews had the dangerous building torn down. The City is working with Friends of Bolivar Parks on future plans for the site. more

The Bolivar High School class of 1968 met for their 55th reunion on Saturday evening, Sept. 2, in the CMH Community Rooms. more

The 18th annual Bill Maack Memorial Horse Show will be held Sept. 16, at the Bolivar Saddle Club arena located just east of Hwy 13 and 32 Junction. Start time is 6:30 p.m. more

Saturday, Sept. 10, was the perfect day for the annual Country Days event. There was something for everyone, numerous vendors, food to please everyone, entertainment on the streets and games for youngsters to enjoy! The square and adjoining streets were overflowing, the event just gets bigger and better every year. The Downtown Bolivar Association and all the volunteers worked long hours to bring the community another outstanding and fun day to the community. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2023 Business of the Year. more

The Shred Truck will be coming to the Keeling Building from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 15. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Join the Bolivar Police Department for the Hook 'Em & Book 'Em Fishin' Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the North Mutton Creek Ramp at Stockton Lake. more

Deaths more

DEATHS more

Patrick Stephen Grimes more

As the sun set on a hot and sunny August evening, anticipation filled the air at Bolivar Technical College (BTC). Students, both new and returning, eagerly awaited the commencement of the fall semester, which officially began on Aug. 28. However, the excitement didn't just start with the first day of classes; it was ignited the week prior during the college’s well-organized orientation program. more

Polk County Democrats will be meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 6 pm with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bring a friend. more

The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar.High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary School 417-326-5247 or rshelenhamer@bolivarschools.org for an application. more

The Sew ‘N’ Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, Sept. 15 at the Methodist Church fellowship hall, east entrance. Social time is 9:30 a.m., program at 10 a.m. and the meeting starts at 11 a.m. more

Show us what you love about Polk County! more

Monday, Sept. 11 — Sloppy Joes, mac and cheese, broccoli, peaches, celebration cake. more

Local McDonald’s restaurants will again celebrate area teachers this Fall with the launch of the fourth-annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards. Nominations will be accepted online through September 15 at surveymonkey.com/r/moeducator23. more

The summer bubble bursts more

It has been five years since we last saw Robert “The Equalizer” McCall, as played by the ever- more

LAND TRANSFERS more

Red Letter Edition will appear in concert and will lead worship music Sunday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m., on the east lawn of Open Hearts United Methodist Church. A pot-luck dinner will follow at approximately 11:15 a.m. All are invited. The church is located at 105 E. Division, Bolivar more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2023 Business of the Year. more