The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. more

Sling -n- Stones Ministries will host a National Recovery Month Awareness event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the First Christian Church, 407 W Broadway St., Bolivar. Guest speaker, Dr. Tony Berry, will share his personal story about a family battle with addiction and recovery. A free dinner will be provided, and all are invited. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Southwest Electric Cooperative will hold their 84th annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Bolivar High School. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. more

Bolivar’s Parks & Recreation is celebrating Dunnegan Memorial Park's centennial with a free outdoor movie night on Saturday, Sept. 16. more

Sunday afternoon, September 17, area residents will gather on the northwest corner of the Polk County Courthouse lawn, a few minutes before 3 p.m. to celebrate Bells Across America. This event commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. more

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

“The Nun II” is the ninth film in the “Conjuring Universe,” a franchise tied to the adventures of more

I miss the writers. The Writers Guild of America went on strike in early May, and it has been a creative wasteland on television ever since. Most of the shows Tom and I used to watch won't be back with new episodes this fall. Lately, we've been flipping through over 100 channels, amazed that there are so many options yet so little we want to see. more

Come and worship at 9 a.m. Sunday Sept. 17, with the McNeills at the Aldrich United Methodist Church, Aldrich. 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. 18 — Goulash, side salad, garlic bread, Oreo fluff. 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

Citizens Memorial Hospital Pediatric Clinic will offer three drive-thru flu shot clinics for children aged 6 months to high school seniors from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, Thursday, Oct. 12, and Tuesday, Oct. 17, outside the clinic located at 1195 N. Oakland Ave., Bolivar. more

Community Outreach Ministries (COM) is hosting their second annual “Polk more

Show us what you love about Polk County! more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The Bolivar Public Works Department has made a lot of progress toward getting the new pickleball area ready for use at Cribbs Family Youth Park. more

The Bolivar Parks & Recreation Department is seeking food truck vendors to join in the first Legends in the Park Food Truck Festival from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Dunnegan Memorial Park. 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

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

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. more

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Monday, Sept. 11, the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting, welcoming Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to Bolivar. more