Bear with me as we take time to remember Dee, for more than 23 years my South Dakota Bride, but much more than just the local newspaper editor’s wife. more

The autumn breeze is bringing with it the aroma of delicious food as Bolivar Technical College (BTC) proudly presents the "Fall Food Trucks at BTC" event. This exciting culinary event will take place in the parking lot of BTC, bringing together some of the region's most beloved food trucks for a series of dates you won't want to miss. more

Dear Editor, more

Ellie Rocco more

November is still the prime month for deer hunters, but more and more whitetail enthusiasts are circling Sept. 15 on their calendars, too. more

This Nov. 11, the Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS), will be honoring veterans with a display of carnations on the front steps of their building. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase a carnation to honor a veteran. A card will be attached to the carnation with the veteran’s name and service information. Then PCGS volunteers will place the carnations on the steps of the PCGS Research Facility early on Nov. 11. Any veteran, whether living or deceased may be honored. The veteran does not need to be from Polk County. more

The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, at the PCGS Library on the square. The yearly group picture is scheduled to be taken at 6:45 on the front steps of the library. All members are asked to be there and in place by that time. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. more

The Bolivar School District has called for an election on Nov. 7, 2023, for the residents within their boundaries. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 26. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

The Bolivar Area Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is seeking applications for grants from two funds. The Human Services-Community Betterment Fund is granting $15,000 within the range of $3,000 per agency. Only 501c3 agencies may apply every two years. The deadline for submitting grant applications is Oct. 1. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Douglas Medical Center, Classroom C, 1155 W. Parkview St., in Bolivar. Participants will use the North entrance, “Information Services” door. more

Golfers and sponsors alike will have the chance to turn an upcoming round of golf play into a tremendous benefit for a serious cause this October during the first Play Fore Pink golf tournament. more

DEATHS more

Deaths more

Rita Ann Gash Wright more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its first monthly meeting for the new chapter year, Saturday, Sept. 23, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will include a potluck luncheon. more

Monday, Sept. 25 — Chicken sandwich on bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chips, poke cake. more

Celebrate homecoming today, Sept. 22. Enjoy the annual homecoming parade, starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Bolivar High School and making their way to the square. The Liberators take on Glendale at Plaster Stadium at 7 p.m. The coronation ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. before kick-off.  more

Community Outreach Ministries (COM) is hosting their second annual “Polk County’s Got Talent” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Bolivar High School at 6:30 pm. A spinoff of the popular television talent show, America’s Got Talent, the fundraising event will highlight the talent of ten local individuals and groups. The event benefits Community Outreach Ministries which seeks to alleviate food insecurity in Polk County through their food pantry and community development programs. more

Show us what you love about Polk County! more

How well do you know Polk County? more

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

The Barnett-Padgett Literary Artist Series is pleased to present author Benjamin Myers in a reading and discussion of his works. Myers was the 2015-2016 Poet Laureate for the State of Oklahoma and has published three books of poetry, including “Elegy for Trains” which won the 2011 Oklahoma Book Award. more

At 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, members of the Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution rang bells commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. more