Doll up, lace up, or buck up and head out to this year’s weeklong Missouri Beef Days celebration in Bolivar for a full slate of events celebrating the beef industry – including an exciting banquet, or “shindig,” capping off a full first day of family fun.
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4/19/23
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Southwest Baptist University students graduating in May were recognized for their contributions to their academic areas and divisions during “A Premiere of Excellence: Sweet Success” ceremony Tuesday evening, April 4.
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4/19/23
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Bolivar residents can start their spring cleaning, because the annual Citywide Cleanup will take place during the first two weeks in May.
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4/19/23
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Lt. Roger Barron recently graduated from the 2022-2023 Missouri Police Chiefs' Command College after completing the seven-month program. The ceremony was held in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City on Friday, April 7. Barron was one of 35 graduates from across the state.
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4/15/23
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The Bolivar city wide garage sale is coming up on Saturday, April 29, and the Bolivar Herald-Free Press is currently accepting garage sale ads for anyone wanting to have a sale that day. The cost of …
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4/14/23
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Mrs. Joelle Smith’s first grade class at Bolivar Primary School had a mission to raise $4,000 in order to assemble and deliver Easter baskets to residents at Butterfield Residential Care Center. Not only did the students manage to reach their fundraising goal, they were also able to bring some springtime joy to local senior citizens.
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By Quincy Young
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4/14/23
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A man from Brighton died in a two-car crash on M96, seven miles east of Carthage, on Saturday, April 8.
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4/12/23
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Gail Noggle, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar and Polk County, is announcing her retirement. She has more than 25 years of experience in community and economic development, as well as chamber of commerce and convention and visitor’s bureau leadership in Springfield. Noggle also owned a financial investment firm in the past.
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4/12/23
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In addition to the family-friendly celebrations and recognition that are central to Polk County’s signature tribute to the beef industry, Missouri Beef Days 2023 will also include three special presentations designed to educate the public about beef and other ag-related topics.
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4/11/23
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Another fun and exciting evening was on tap at Bolivar High School, Saturday, April 8. The 7th Annual Dancing With The Stars provided a full evening of entertainment to a sold out crowd.
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By Linda Simmons
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4/11/23
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Citizens of Polk County made their way to the polls for the general elections on Tuesday, April 4.
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By Quincy Young
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4/6/23
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On Monday, April 3, Bolivar R-1 Schools announced that the district had entered a Level 2 lockdown, preventing outside access into school buildings while the Bolivar Police Department investigated alleged comments made by a man at the Bolivar Walmart.
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4/5/23
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On Saturday, April 1, community and state leaders met at the Bolivar Elks Lodge during the Spring Small Business and Craft Expo to recognize Patty Steinshouer, a local author, for her books that were transcribed to Braille and donated to Polk County Library.
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By Quincy Young
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4/5/23
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Local churches and organizations are announcing their Easter services, egg hunts, and activities. The public is invited to these community events that are sure to include fun for the whole family.
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4/1/23
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A Polk County man faces felony charges after allegedly choking and terrorizing a woman earlier this month.
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4/1/23
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On Monday, March 27, Governor Mike Parson attended a joint meeting of the Bolivar Memorial DAV Chapter 66 and Auxiliary. During his remarks he shared thoughts and insights from a governor’s perspective, and some of the highlights and bumps encountered along the way during his tenure as Missouri’s chief executive. His presentation was heartfelt and greatly enjoyed by his fellow DAV members.
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By Linda Simmons
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3/31/23
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After a week of Spring Break, school is back in session, and bus drivers are on the road again. Serving many area students, Wanda Cummins has been a well-known role model during her 28 years as a school bus driver for the Bolivar R-1 School District.
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By Quincy Young
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3/29/23
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A 14-year-old juvenile from Bolivar was hurt in a single-car crash in Polk County at around 2:50 p.m. on Friday, March 24.
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3/29/23
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press will be publishing newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning April 7.
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3/29/23
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The 2023 edition of Missouri Beef Days will feature several new activities this year, including one very special pastime among midwestern cattlemen – Cowboy Church.
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3/29/23
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Michelle Morris, Polk County Health Center administrator, recently visited Washington D.C. as a representative of Polk County and the state of Missouri at a three-day conference-style event organized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) on Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 27-March 1.
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By Quincy Young
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3/25/23
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Running from May 6-13, Missouri Beef Days 2023 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.
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3/23/23
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The following Polk County candidates will face off in contested races in the Tuesday, April 4, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo and answer the following question: Why should voters cast their ballots for you instead of your opponent(s)? Responses were limited to 100 words, and some have been edited for length or clarity.
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3/22/23
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The picture-perfect 30-something couple with two gorgeous blonde girl toddlers found themselves joking with their doctor. “Do you give a friend and family discount?”
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By Joy Beamer
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3/22/23
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Bolivar Technical College is inviting the community to their upcoming Spring Food Trucks event. Food trucks will start serving food at 11 a.m., rain or shine, on the BTC campus, located at 1135 N Oakland Ave., across from Citizens Memorial Hospital. This year, some new food truck options will be available.
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3/20/23
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