Log in
News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
394 results total, viewing 151 - 175
Emergency crews were present along Mo. 13, south of Bolivar, after a wreck involving a Bolivar R-1 school bus on Thursday, May 18.
Bolivar school bus crash injures students and staff
Bolivar R-1 students and staff were injured in a school bus crash around 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 south of Bolivar. more
|
Motorcyclist dies after fatal wreck in Brighton
A 28-year-old man from Springfield was killed in a two-vehicle wreck near Brighton on Saturday, May 20. more
Dan Woollard, along with his son, Shane, stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. during his Honor Flight trip to look for the names of Dan’s buddies and the names of the 21 men in his unit who had been killed during the war.
Meanwhile in ‘Nam
After four years on the waitlist, a veteran from Bolivar got the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. on Wednesday, May 17, through the Honor Flight of the Ozarks, a program that gives veterans a free one-day trip to tour national monuments and war memorials in the D.C. area. more
|
Pictured are Bolivar Schools Board Treasurer Keri Clayton (left) and Bolivar Schools Board President Paula Hubbert (right).
Local school board member achieves advanced certification
Keri Clayton, a member of the Bolivar R-1 Board of Education, has achieved Advanced Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. more
Salvation Army to set up new board independent of COM
A decade-long partnership is coming to an end this summer as Community Outreach Ministries (COM) steps away from their role as the Service Extension Unit for The Salvation Army in Polk County. Effective October 1, COM will no longer oversee the annual bellringing campaign or be in charge of distributing The Salvation Army funds locally. more
City of Bolivar to host Touch a Truck! community event
Know any kids or kids at heart who love vehicles of all kinds? Dream of driving a police car, fire truck or dump truck some day? Just like to learn about cool stuff? If so, the more
Six injured in two-vehicle crash on Mo. 13
A two-vehicle crash south of Bolivar on Mo. 13 on Sunday, May 14, left six people injured. more
Plans for a new park are underway to memorialize the legacy of aviation enthusiast and SOAR flight instructor, Andy Glendenning.
New park to open at airport in memory of Bolivar pilot
The Bolivar Municipal Airport and SOAR (short for, Service Oriented Aviation Readiness) pilot training program are welcoming the community to the groundbreaking celebration of the Andy Glendenning Memorial Park at the airport. more
|
Last year, Bolivar School District began installing new weatherproof doors with increased strength and longevity. With the recent grant award, the district will continue to replace worn out doors with more secure doors.
Local schools awarded safety grant funding
Governor Mike Parson recently announced that Bolivar R-1 was awarded nearly $300,000 in grant funds through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s newly created School Safety Grant Program. more
|
SBU Nursing Programs Receive Nearly $300k in Grants
The Missouri State Board of Nursing has awarded Southwest Baptist University nearly $300,000 in grant money to enhance and grow the SBU nursing programs on both the Bolivar and Springfield campuses. more
BHS students and their families, along with state leaders and school faculty, attended the Decision Day event in the BHS auditorium on Friday, May 5. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College; Byron Trott, chairman of rootEd Alliance; Karla Goughner, rootEd advisor for BHS; Michael Pearl; Shelby Larimer; Missouri Governor Mike Parson; John Valerio; Jennie Yeargain; Kahl Berry; Missouri Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven; and Bolivar R-1 Superintendent Dr. Richard Asbill.
BHS seniors honored for their future plans at “Decision Day” event
Bolivar High School hosted its inaugural “Decision Day” on Friday, May 5, to honor the 201 high school seniors who have recently announced their college, career, or military plans. In addition to families, community members, and school faculty, Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson and Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven attended the ceremony to honor the Bolivar Class of 2023 and to promote education and career success. more
|
BHS accepting Hall of Fame nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Bolivar High School Hall of Fame! The deadline to enter a nomination is July 7th. Here are the criteria: more
Ron Smith, MD
Citizens Memorial welcomes new board member, announces appointment
Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation announce recent changes to its boards of directors. more
BHS to host inaugural “Decision Day” event
Graduating students of Bolivar High School will be honored at the school’s Decision Day event at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 5 in the high school auditorium. The ceremony will celebrate the BHS graduates’ plans after high school – whether they enroll in college, prepare for their career, or enlist in the military. more
|
Mark Stephens
The man behind the camera
“I think the story is in the building,” Mark Stephens says, as he strides across the floor of his photography studio. Having recently announced his retirement, Stephens is looking to sell his long-time home and workplace where he has captured many special moments in the lives of people from far and wide. more
|
Decoration days scheduled at local cemeteries
Several area cemeteries will be offering decoration services, hosting annual meetings, and/or accepting donations. more
|
FFA Members Recognized at State Convention
Students of local schools were recognized for their achievements in Future Farmers of America at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. more
Get ready, graduates!
Graduation season is almost here, as seniors and their families prepare for upcoming commencement ceremonies. more
|
Shawna Miller, R.N.
Donate Life
April is National Donate Life Month, a time devoted to educate Americans about organ donation and to promote and celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donations. more
|
Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals tickets on sale now
Bolivar Night at Hammons Field will return on Thursday, June 8 as the Springfield Cardinals face Northwest Arkansas at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more
Officer-involved shooting in FP under investigation
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is currently conducting an investigation regarding an officer-involved shooting. more
|
Polk County Library Now Offering All-in-One STEAM Kits
Polk County Library is proud to announce the new collection of all-in-one STEAM kits, which are available at all the branches. more
Take part in contests and cornhole; gussy up for the big Boots & Bling Banquet; watch the rodeo, parade, and concert; or just look for themed artwork around town and find your favorite beef dish at a local eatery or food truck.
Full Slate of Family Fun Planned for Missouri Beef Days 2023
Cows are on the move and will soon appear around Bolivar in preparation for Missouri Beef Days 2023. Running from May 6-13, Missouri Beef Days will feature a whole slate of fun activities for everyone throughout the week, in addition to regular events designed to educate the public about Missouri’s contributions to the beef industry and appreciate those who work in it. more
Representative Mike Stephens assists students with a cup stacking activity during the Southwest Conference Field Day that was hosted by Pleasant Hope Schools on Friday, April 21. For more about this story, see page 10.
Pleasant Hope Schools host SWC Field Day
Pleasant Hope Schools hosted the Southwest Conference (SWC) Field Day on Friday, April 21, to celebrate all students regardless of abilities. more
Cooper, Gibson, and Ash hired as new Bolivar R-1 administrators
Bolivar R-1 Schools employed a few new administrators for the 2023-2024 school year. more
|
« Prev | 1 … 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 … 16 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

X
© Copyright 2024 Bolivar Herald Free-Press
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions
X