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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press is asking the public to nominate a Polk County pillar, an individual in the community who has contributed to the pride and progress of the county. These pillars will be featured in the BH-FP’s yearly Pride and Progress special section to be released in the Wednesday, Mar. 29 newspaper.
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2/1/23
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On the outskirts of northwestern Polk County, 23-year-old Shaelyn Jones manages a small goat-milking operation that initially began as an impromptu venture and became a mission to fill a need in the local community.
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By Quincy Young
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1/27/23
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The Missouri 4-H Foundation is accepting applications for current or former Missouri 4-H members pursuing postsecondary study. Applications must be completed on or before March 1, 2023.
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1/23/23
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The University of Missouri Extension Office will be hosting a five-class series to give information to producers who are interested in selling food at local farmers markets.
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1/21/23
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Brighton Saddle Club will hold their annual Awards & Elections Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Smith’s Restaurant.
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1/12/23
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The University of Missouri Extension Office is offering Missouri Master Gardener online training beginning Sunday, Jan. 15.
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By BH-FP news staff
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1/12/23
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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12/31/22
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The University of Missouri Extension will host a free farm tax workshop at the Polk County MU Extension Center in Bolivar from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
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12/1/22
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Giving deer one less reason to congregate is a good way to slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD); a disease that’s spread by deer-to-deer contact. That’s the rationale behind the regulation prohibiting the feeding of deer that’s in effect in parts of Missouri.
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11/12/22
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In its ongoing search to determine the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is once again offering hunters voluntary deer head drop-off sites at select locations around the state, including at a number of sites in southwest Missouri.
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11/4/22
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The Southwest Missouri Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 at McKenna Hall (Sacred Heart Church), 1405 West Fair Play Street, Bolivar. The Trade Show will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by the first presentation at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at approximately 6 p.m.
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11/1/22
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Eudora 4-H had their Officer Installation Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 17. Officers for the 2022-2023 year are pictured left to right: Hannah Tomlinson, Secretary; Hadley Artz, President; Imy Manning, Vice President; Peyton Artz, Treasurer.
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10/24/22
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One hundred years ago, Casper and Marge Stauffacher bought what is now a 180-acre Missouri Century Farm in Dunnegan, currently belonging to his granddaughters, Anita Berrey and Eva Stauffacher. …
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By Quincy Young
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10/19/22
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The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Smith’s Restaurant in Bolivar. The meeting is sponsored by Preferred Livestock …
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10/12/22
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Farmers like Keith Stevens don’t seek recognition and accolades for the work they do. They feel that the reward is in the work itself, but this year, Stevens was named Cattleman of the Year …
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By Quincy Young
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10/7/22
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The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Smith’s Restaurant in Bolivar.
The meeting is sponsored by …
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10/5/22
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During the 2022 Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) World Grand Championship in September, local professional horse trainer Vance Vahle rode the winning horse, Paula Deen, to …
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By Quincy Young
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10/5/22
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The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Smith’s Restaurant in Bolivar.
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10/1/22
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Warren and Lynn Eagon of Pleasant Hope were among the families honored during the 64th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on Monday, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair. The Eagon family was selected as …
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9/10/22
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