Sew 'N' Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, May 16, at the United Methodist Church, 105 E. Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the Fellowship Hall. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10 a.m..
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5/7/25
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The Blue Hens Flea Market
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Nicole Emmons
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5/7/25
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Entries are now being accepted for all Missouri State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits. Complete rules and regulations for all shows and contests are available in the online Premium Guide. All entrants must register online or complete the vendor input form to receive premium payment(s). Premium checks will be issued after Aug. 17, 2025, and must be claimed before Dec. 31, 2025. All shows and competitions have entry deadlines, which are listed within the rules and regulations for each department.
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5/7/25
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Analysis from the University of Missouri Extension has placed Missouri as the 19th-most-populous state in the U.S. as of 2024, with 6.25 million residents.
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5/7/25
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The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association honored outstanding members of the local cattle industry at the annual Missouri Beef Days Boots & Bling Banquet, held Saturday, May 3.
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5/7/25
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Wayne Allen Gladden passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from complications of a stroke.
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5/7/25
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An American Tradition for Nearly 150 Years
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5/7/25
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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5/7/25
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Bettie Aarline Bybee
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5/7/25
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS
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5/2/25
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates:
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5/2/25
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The Polk County Assessor’s office will be mailing out value change notices of assessed value for real estate on May 9, 2025. Questions, call 417-326-4643. Thank you, Rita Lemmon, Polk County Assessor.
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5/2/25
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What I’ve learned in waiting rooms
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By Gwen Rockwood
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5/2/25
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The Missouri Beef Days Foundation continues to advance its mission of supporting agriculture and education throughout the region through strategic charitable giving. Anchored by its annual Boots & Bling fundraiser, the Foundation funds local scholarships, youth initiatives, and community projects that celebrate the area’s deep agricultural heritage.
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5/2/25
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“The Accountant” was a midsized hit from 2016 that until recently had a reputation as a wannabe franchise-starter that never got a follow-up. I watched the first movie for research last weekend, and I would have guessed that the reason the film went so long without a sequel was that the key players knew that they had made a lousy movie and wanted to do better things with their careers. But apparently there was enough interest to bring about “The Accountant 2,” a film popular enough to make for one of the most crowded screenings I’ve attended in recent memory. I can’t say that I really see the appeal – either before or after the screening.
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By Bob Garver
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5/2/25
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SBU football kicker Logan Turner and softball second baseman Margo Frossard win the 2025 Rex Brown Award, as announced at the third annual Purple Carpet Premiere.
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5/2/25
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Marinel Erven was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the March I-Spy game, correctly guessing Westlake Ace Hardware. Marinel is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well.
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5/2/25
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Friday, May 2
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5/2/25
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Bolivar’s biggest beef celebration is back and it is making a difference beyond the dinner table. On Saturday, May 3, Missouri Beef Days will host its annual Ag Expo and Street Festival, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Polk County Missouri Museum (201 W. Locust). This free, family-friendly event celebrates Missouri’s rich agricultural heritage while supporting a vital cause: proceeds from the beef cook-off ($10 to participate) will benefit the Citizens Memorial Healthcare Foundation – Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center in Bolivar.
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5/2/25
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Citizens Memorial Hospital recognized Auxiliary volunteer Barbara Owens with the 2025 Lillian Hutcheson Award during the Auxiliary’s quarterly meeting April 18.
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5/2/25
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Monday, May 5 — Chicken sandwich on WG bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, coleslaw, cookie.
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5/2/25
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How well do you know Polk County?
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5/2/25
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The Polk County Assessor’s office will be mailing out value change notices of assessed value for real estate on May 9, 2025. Questions, call 417-326-4643. Thank you, Rita Lemmon, Polk County Assessor.
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5/2/25
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