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“In my own life, Aldrich was such a boon to me,” says author Ann Magaha. The retired Humanities professor has written numerous plays during her later life, but her book, Aldrich, Mo Pop. 199, is her first novel.
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By Cora Stimpson
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1/4/23
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Two people from Goodson were hurt in a single-vehicle crash near the town of Polk at 3:25 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2.
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1/4/23
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City administrator Tracy Slagle has announced she will soon retire from work in municipal government.
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12/31/22
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Josie Choate, an 8th grade student at Halfway R-3 Schools, has taken the first step to become an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Halfway Lions Club.
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12/28/22
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While there are mixed emotions from the public both positive and negative, the Fair Play R-II school board approved a four-day school week starting in the fall of 2023.
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By Melanie Chance
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12/28/22
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A firefighter with the Central Polk County Fire Protection District was hurt in a single-vehicle wreck at around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 after he responded to a house fire.
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By Quincy Young
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12/27/22
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Two people from Louisburg were hurt in a recent single-vehicle wreck near Bolivar at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22.
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12/26/22
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Bolivar Schools initiated pre-construction plans with Paragon and R.E. Smith Construction for their Bolivar R-1 FEMA shelter, which will be located at the Bolivar Middle School campus.
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By Quincy Young
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12/24/22
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Bolivar Primary School winners
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12/23/22
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A man is now in the custody of Polk County Jail after a manhunt was conducted by The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Dec. 19.
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12/21/22
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A man considered “armed and dangerous” is now in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office following a manhunt Monday morning, Dec. 19.Polk County Sheriff Danny Morrison said …
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12/19/22
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man considered armed and dangerous in the southwest part of Polk County.
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12/19/22
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Many years in the making, The Walnut Street Theatre is finally getting its roof replaced. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, workers were marching along the steep slopes of the former church building to strip away the old shingles.
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12/17/22
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Countless hours of searching and praying have finally paid off as the case of the missing 16-year-old Kaitlynn Dooley has finally come to a close.
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By Quincy Young
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12/16/22
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On Monday, Dec. 12, Citizens Memorial Hospital staff and administration met with Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson to give him a tour of inpatient departments and to share information about the upcoming expansion and improvements to the Bolivar hospital facility.
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By Quincy Young
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12/14/22
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Chad Baker, charged with allegedly killing his 12-year-old son in Bolivar back in August 2020, has recently been placed in the custody of the Fulton State Hospital for an undetermined amount of time after a plea hearing on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Cedar County Circuit Court.
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12/14/22
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Winding down the fall semester, 180 Southwest Baptist University graduates are preparing for their time in the spotlight when they are recognized for completing their hard-earned degrees.
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12/14/22
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With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season.
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By Quincy Young
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12/14/22
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The Bolivar Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event at Bolivar’s Walmart Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 6-8.
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12/10/22
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Merry and bright, children of all ages lined the streets for an evening of Christmas cheer.
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12/6/22
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Saturday, Dec. 3, Christmas hit the streets of Bolivar. The annual Christmas parade organized by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce took on their second year of having a nighttime parade. Beautiful floats, excited walkers, horses and dogs, and Santa Claus all were on hand to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
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12/6/22
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Twenty-eight-year-old Brye Crites, a Bolivar native, started competing in roping – that is, roping a steer-roping dummy – when he was about 5-years-old.
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By Linda Simmons
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12/6/22
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As the Christmas festivities make their way to Bolivar, many organizations and groups are bringing opportunities to spread love and cheer to those in the community who need it most.
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12/3/22
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Bolivar residents may experience some traffic delays due to street closures on Mo. 83.
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12/3/22
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A crowd gathered Friday, Dec. 1, at Woods Supermarket parking lot for a community vigil, praying for answers regarding the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old, Kaitlynn Dooley. Family, friends and co-workers are praying for Kaitlynn’s safe return. To report any information about Kaitlynn, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 417-777-9020.
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12/2/22
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