The Bolivar High School Class of 1978 celebrated their 45th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Smith's Restaurant. 1978 BHS Class members mark your calendars to celebrate 50 years during homecoming weekend, September of 2027! more

Edith “Tudie” Elizabeth Bybee more

Harold Lee Weaver more

A. Delores Heimsoth more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion in Bolivar. Lunch will be served after the ceremony. more

Center Stage Dance Academy dancers were invited to perform at the Nascar 75th Anniversary Cup Series at the Kansas City Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 10. Terri Kirksey, owner of Center Stage, received a call from Nascar in April asking if they would like to perform at Nascar, and she was very excited to have this amazing opportunity for her dancers. Terri hand picked a group of students that were dedicated and up for the task of working hard for hours a day during summer break to put together a great show. The girls worked many hours every week during the summer to perfect a 15-minute non-stop routine that was race car themed for the Nascar opening ceremonies. more

After a rainy morning, the afternoon gave way to some sunshine in time for the Liberator's to make their way through the Bolivar square for the annual homecoming parade. For more scenes from the parade see Page 12. more

Thursday, Sept. 28 more

Talk to your physician… don’t wait. more