A come-and-go reception for Marjorie Van Vranken’s 90th birthday is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Open Hearts Methodist Church, Bolivar. Omission of gifts is requested. more

The family of Norma Lenz will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Saturday, May 4 with a come and go brunch from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rose Building, 114 N. Springfield Avenue, Bolivar. more

The Halfway Future Business Leaders of America attended the Missouri FBLA Middle Level State Leadership Conference on Wednesday, March 27. Five students qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando,Florida, June 29 – July 2, 2024. Jackson Fisher, Sterling Gallivan and Boe Francka took second place in a team event called Critical Thinking. Kayedynce Evans placed third in an individual event called Career Exploration and Cormac Bewley placed fourth in an individual event called Exploring Economics. Sterling and Boe also received individual medals in events called Leadership (fourth place) and Career Research (fourth place), respectively. There are 19 Middle Level members of the Halfway FBLA Chapter which is comprised of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. more

Everywhere, Bolivar has the BEEF! The cows are proof that Missouri Beef Days is ready to kick-off. Get ready to enjoy events like a Street Festival, Boots & Bling, Cowboy church, cook-offs, an art walk, sampling booths, rodeos, an ag expo, a parade, and much more! Fun for all ages! more

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The Bolivar Rotary Club held its 46th annual Civic Service Banquet on Monday, April 29. Jody Shelenhamer, Bolivar Rotary Club co-chairman, proudly awarded the 2024 Civic Service Award to Paula Hubbert. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Robert “Bob” Gene Parker, 65, of Pittsburg, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home. Services for Bob will be held Monday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will start an hour beforehand at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be held at Springfield Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, on Monday at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Tunnels to Towers. more

Shirley Faye Brooks Appleby more