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The regular meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be Thursday, April 4. The meeting will be held at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the square. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting. Speaker for the evening will be Diane Warren who will be sharing her great-great-grandfather’s diary that he kept while serving in the Civil War. Samuel Benjamin Hibbs served in the Union Army in the Kansas 8th. more

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Get ready to treat your taste buds because the Spring Food Trucks at BTC event is coming, serving delicious food during the month of April. Bolivar Technical College is rolling out a delectable lineup of food trucks that promise to make your spring days even brighter. more

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I can’t predict as I write this what the weather will be like when you read it, but one thing I’m fairly sure of: We are into the gardeners’ cover/uncover season. more

Grazing multiple species of livestock (cattle, sheep, or goats) on the same area could be more profitable and sustainable. Diversifying your operation with multi species grazing has potential to increase your cash flow and better pasture utilization, said David Brown, MU Sheep and Goat Specialist. Join the University of Missouri Extension experts and as they discuss the importance of multispecies grazing. more

Dana Box was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the March I-Spy game, correctly guessing Capstone Insurors. Dana is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more