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Sign-up for Polk County Christian Social Ministries annual Share Your Christmas program began last Monday, Oct. 28. This is the 40th year for PCCSM to be in charge of this countywide event that gives low-income families an opportunity to make Christmas brighter for their family. Those wishing to sign up should fall within the federal poverty guidelines and be a resident of Polk County. Proof of income and residency are required. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the CMH Walk-In Clinic announce the appointment of family nurse practitioner Teresa Hagedorn to the CMH medical staff. more

The annual Southwest Missouri Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm at McKenna Hall/Sacred Heart Church in Bolivar. more

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations: more

Bolivar DAV to honor veterans in Veterans Day celebration more

Bolivar will soon be home to the community’s first public inclusive playground. more

Recycling will allow Community Outreach Ministries to create employment opportunities for local residents. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Christopher Mark Laird more

Judith Ann Gladden more

Gary Cartwright more

Paul Fredrick Beechner Jr. more

Nancy Raye Adams White more

Deaths more

Deaths more

10/31: National Caramel Apple Day more

For three years in the 1760s, the French town of Gévaudan was attacked by a gigantic beast, said to be “like a wolf, but not like a wolf.” The first recorded fatality happened in June 1764 when the beast killed a 14-year-old shepherdess. The attacks became a media sensation all over the world, including in the U.S. After a group of boys fought off an attack in January 1765, King Louis XV sent hunters. It took numerous attempts, but two beasts were finally killed - one with a silver bullet - ending the terror. The actual type of animal is still unknown, but some believe it could have been wolves, lions, hyenas, or the extinct hyaenodon. Over 100 people lost their lives to this creature(s). These events spawned the werewolf folklore. more

Joe Dennis Freeze more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

There's no reason for alarm more

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October as “Let’s Talk Month.” This proclamation seeks to raise awareness of the importance of open, honest and ongoing communication with youth about all aspects of health and encouraging lifelong healthy practices. To support this endeavor, the Adolescent and School Health Program within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is sharing information about resources to help make these conversations a bit easier. more

Kris Kristofferson was known for his rough ways and party lifestyle. He messed up a lot in life. Many of us have too. One Sunday country singer Connie Smith invited him to go to church. At the church service, the pastor asked if anyone was feeling lost. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. CMH is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide and one of 12 in Missouri to receive the honor. more

Polk County Cares - Block Party - Oct. 26 more