It's just procrastination in a bad wig more

It was dusk on an evening in mid-April several years ago. My wife and I were at our cabin near Mark Twain National Forest. I was on a hilltop where I could see something I had heard about from our neighbors. A rarely seen bird called the woodcock. more

It is once again time to honor Bolivar’s greatest servants. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The community is invited to a benefit tractor pull on Saturday, April 19 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, located at 4530 S 100th Rd. in Bolivar. more

The Polk County Democrats will meet on Monday, April 21, at Basil and Bourbon, 113 S. Main Avenue, in Bolivar. Dinner time for those interested is from 5-6:30 p.m. with all orders placed by 6:15 p.m. so as not to interrupt the meeting. Our meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. more

Bolivar Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Rachel Tennison, Principal of Bolivar Primary School, has been honored as the Administrator of the Year by the Southwest Missouri School Counselor Association (SMSCA). This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Tennison's exceptional leadership and dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for students and staff. more

The BTC Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 spring scholarships. Brenda Goodman of Seymour and Joy Norton of Bolivar, both pursuing their RN degrees with anticipated graduation in 2025 from Bolivar Technical College (BTC), have each been awarded scholarships generously funded by an anonymous local donor. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Bolivar Family Care Center announce that Jessica Locke, PMHNP-BC, has transitioned from providing behavioral health care at Ash Grove Family Medical Center and Humansville Family Medical Center to serving patients at the CMH Behavioral Health Transitional Clinic in Bolivar. more

Friends of the Polk County Library will hold their spring book sale on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar. more

Saturday, April 12 more

A ladies retreat will be held Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Walnut Grove First Baptist Church, Walnut Grove. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. more

Monday, April 14 — Celebration Day! Hawaiian chicken, WG ice, oriental veggies, Hawaiian roll, ice cream. more

The Simpson family reunion will be Sunday, April 13, at the LimeBank community rooms. A potluck lunch will be at 12:30 p.m., drinks and tableware will be provided. Any questions call 417-770-4953. more

Sew 'N' Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, April 18 at United Methodist Church, 105 East Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the Fellowship Hall. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10 a.m. There will be a demonstration by Georgia Highley on the Cathedral Window quilt block. All those interested in quilting are welcome. For any questions please call Elizabeth Morgan at 417-422-7195. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The Bolivar R-1 School District is excited to announce several key leadership appointments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. These changes reflect the district's continued commitment to student success, professional growth, and strong leadership across all campuses. more

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. more

Nearly famous more

Boys more

One of the strongest sports teams at Bolivar High School is Liberator Tennis, both boys and girls. more

The Polk County Democrats will meet on Monday, April 21, at Basil and Bourbon, 113 S. Main Avenue, in Bolivar. Dinner time for those interested is from 5-6:30 p.m. with all orders placed by 6:15 p.m. so as not to interrupt the meeting. Our meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Join MU Extension specialists for a full day of discussion and hands-on training over using drones in Missouri agriculture. Through the duration of the program, they will cover the various kinds of drones currently being used in agricultural settings and what is required of remote pilots to utilize these technologies. The team will introduce many capabilities of small drones and large utility drones commonly used for spraying or spreading materials, as well as giving examples of how these technologies can be utilized by entrepreneurs in their business models. The workshop will be held at MU Southwest Research, Extension & Education Center, 14548 HWY H, Mt. Vernon, starting at 9 a.m. and the program will adjourn at 5 p.m. more

If you’re not planning to plant a tree in the days ahead (or be involved in the planting of one), April is the month to at least take a moment to think about how important trees are. more