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It’s February and I think we are all ready for it after everything Mother Nature threw at us in January. It has been so nice to be able to take our recycling to the new indoor facility location. Hopefully we won’t have many more days of single digit temperatures, but keep in mind that the recycling portion of the building will be closed during those few times that happens. The crew there does a great job of assisting those of us who bring in our items to recycle and we need to be sure to express our appreciation to them. A simple thank you and a kind word or two can go a long way in helping someone have a better day no matter where you are. If kindness is contagious, let’s have an epidemic! more
One of Missouri’s larger birds of prey is a common, yet interesting, winter wildlife sighting for people who drive along the area’s gravel roads and highways. more
The Polk County Democrats will host their meeting on Feb. 17 at Basil & Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional for those who want to eat and fellowship before the meeting at 5:15 p.m. The agenda will include updates on legislative activities, local charitable activities, and setting our goals for the year. more
The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee and an address to which the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, April 7, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 8 a.m. to noon. more
The Pleasant Hope School District is excited to announce that Pleasant Hope High School Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Timothy McBride, is one of only 91 educators across Missouri selected to participate in the inaugural class of the Personalized Competency-Based Master more
Bolivar High School is proud to announce the Tools for Tomorrow scholarship, a new initiative aimed at supporting BHS graduates pursuing careers in Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for the tools and equipment necessary for students entering professions such as nursing, welding, teaching, automotive repair, and more. more
The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary School (326-5247) or rshelenhamer@bolivarschools.org for an application. more
The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Bolivar High School to host the eighth annual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 5 in the BHS auxiliary gym, located at 1401 Hwy D. more
Get ready to brave the chill and join Bolivar's longest-running tradition, for the 46th Annual Polar Bear Run this Saturday, Feb. 8. more
Jack Lee Crozier will be 90-years young Feb. 8. Jack was born in Lebanon. He was brought up on a farm near Bennett Springs. His parents were Clarance E Crozier and Ethel May Crozier. Jack had four brothers and five sisters and he was next to the youngest. In 1957 he married Bluebell Singleton. They have three children Richard (Fran) Crozier, Rhonda (Randy) Austin, Rory (Stella) Crozier, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jack and Bluebell lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming and while Jack was in the military they lived in Alabama, Virginia and New York. After living in Arizona for 35-years, they retired in Aldrich in 2001. Jack enjoys his family, likes to hunt, fish, and play cards with friends. He is a charter member of the Bolivar Elks. Jack will be celebrating at home with family, but cards may be sent to Jack Crozier, 4837 S 11th Road, Aldrich, MO 65601. more
The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 6. Billy Marshall will present a program on the Court House. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting and our much anticipated trivia questions. more
Hawk Western Wear more
At 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in Dallas County, two miles west of Buffalo. more
When a Coke was a nickel more
Lady Liberator swimmers were among more than 450 individual athletes representing 39 schools from across the state at the Springfield Invitational last Saturday, Feb. 1 at Foster Natatorium. In more than seven hours of competition, Bolivar’s 20 swimmers combined for 30 best times with multiple Lady Liberators improving their rank among the program’s all-time top finishes. more
HI LOW PRECIP more
Wednesday, Feb. 5 more
Citizens Memorial Hospital is hosting a Topping Out Ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the hospital construction entrance on North Butterfield Road, Bolivar. more
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has made cuts to staffing and expenditures in the 2025 budget due to a lack of revenue. The Sheriff’s Office will be eliminating one full-time Deputy Sheriff position, one part-time Deputy Sheriff position, and one full-time Correctional Officer. These positions were currently in the process of being filled with qualified applicants, however, all interviews have been stopped because these positions are no longer available. There are significant concerns about future cuts in the Sheriff’s budget and personnel if alternative funding is not secured. more
How well do you know Polk County? more
Citizens Memorial Hospital is offering a new support group for individuals who have experienced a miscarriage or infant loss. A six-week bereavement class will begin Thursday, Feb. 20. more
Berean Baptist Church in Bolivar will soon be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. This financial organization and management program has been tried and proven literally millions of times over, and it can help you as well. If you struggle to make ends meet, if you have debt problems, if you don’t have an “every transaction” system of tracking expenses and budgeting, if you want to learn how to better save for retirement or children’s schooling, or if you just need to learn how to better manage finances, then this course is for you. Financial Peace University is a nine-week course, and will be on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. starting on Feb.16 . If you would like to sign up or need more information, please contact Berean Baptist Church at www.bbcbolivar.com or call 417-326-7758. The address for the church is 4450 S. Scenic Ave., Bolivar, MO 65613. more
Robert “Steve” Stephen Biggerstaff more
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