Mizzou researcher Salman Hyder is the first to identify a drug that kills triple negative breast cancer cells and stops the formation of blood vessels that tumors need to grow. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be celebrating Constitution Week September 17-23, 2024, and invites the public to participate in events. more

The Bolivar Area Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is seeking applications for grants from two funds. The Human Services-Community Betterment Fund is granting $15,000 within the range of $3,000 per agency. Only 501c3 agencies may apply every two years. The deadline for submitting grant applications is October 1st more

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Monday, Sept. 9 — Sloppy Joes, mac and cheese, peas and onions, ice cream, celebration cake. more

Bearcat football will return to Plaster Stadium in 2024 with a bang. While they begin their season this Saturday, Sept. 7, they begin their home schedule the following week for firework night. more

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The Bolivar High School Class of 1963 will meet Saturday, Sept. 28. The meeting will take place in the back room at Brenda's Cafe at 1 p.m. more

Friends of the Polk County Library will hold their fall book sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar. more

Gary Elliott was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the August I-Spy game, correctly guessing Sho-Me Service Center. Gary is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

The 77th annual HUmansville Fall Festival will be at Dimmit Park Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. more

The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary more

The Polk County Health Center is excited to receive the 2024 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for Exemplary Breastfeeding Support and Practices! We're honored to be recognized for our efforts to promote breastfeeding and support new mothers. A huge thank you to Faith Francka and our incredible WIC team for their hard work and dedication. We couldn't have achieved this award without them! more

The 85th annual meeting of the members of Southwest Electric Cooperative will be Saturday, Sept. 14 at the BOlivar High School Auditorium. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the business meeting will be at 10 a.m. more

Hermitage, MO - Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos) is a member of 12 species of thorny trees and/or shrubs in the pea family called Fabaceae. They are native to North and South America, tropical Africa, and central and eastern Asia. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals, and a number are useful for timber or as animal fodder. Pasture infestations of Honey Locust are a common concern in many pastures, abandoned fields, woods, and stream banks in Missouri. This medium-sized, fairly quick growing, tree can grow to heights of 100 feet over a period of time. Even on a young, first year’s growth, sharp multi-sticker development will occur, causing concerns about tire punctures and possible foot damage in livestock. Left unchecked Honey Locust will overtake pastures limiting its production and use. This can result in a very costly fix. more

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Virgil Lee Honeycutt, 34, of Bolivar, was arrested for allegedly molesting a child under the age of 17. more

Ivan Trent Webb more

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation has promoted three employees to new leadership roles within the plant facilities department. more

The Shred Truck is at the Keeling Building from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 6. more

Encourages Local Entrepreneurs with Tech Ideas to Register Now more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The annual Country Days event is scheduled to take place beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, on the Bolivar square. The Downtown Bolivar Association, working with a large number of volunteers, is proud to bring this event to the community each year. more

Open Hearts United Methodist Church will have their Fall Kickoff at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. There will be outdoor worship on the east lawn with a potluck and yard games. Performing will be Potter’s Wheel. Everyone is welcome. more

Bismont Missionary Baptist Church will be starting their revival on Monday, Sept. 2. Service will start at 7 p.m. and will continue each night as long as there is need. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there! Bismont Missionary Baptist Church is located at 4207 South 56th Road, Bolivar. more