The Citizens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Shoe Roads shoe sale from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, and 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, on the second floor of the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center, 1155 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Who wouldn’t want to get a cute puppy as a gift for the holidays? Before you shell out for a new furry friend, read BBB’s new update to a 2017 study to learn how to spot a puppy scam. more

Harold Hamilton has been gone 20 years. more

For most hunters, wonderful season of the majestic whitetail deer is over for another year. Bow hunters still have a little time left. If you are a deer hunter, or have been, you are probably like me and have a lot of deer memories. more

We all know what it is like to have someone on our Christmas gift shopping list that is more challenging to buy for than others might be. In fact, I’ve been told that I am one of those people that are difficult to buy for. I don’t happen to agree with that opinion, but there must be an element of truth in it because I have heard it so many times. I met someone very special last year during a rough patch in life and she knows me better than some who have known me for decades. Judy Kline and I have a lot in common with similar likes and dislikes. She surprised me with an early Christmas present. Money. I know some people don’t think money is a good gift, but she put a neat little challenge with her unexpected gift. Her instructions were simple. Use it. Use it for something for me, or donate it to the Carrie Babb Cancer Center Emergency Fund or Relay for Life, or use it to buy gifts for our Angel Tree project at church. She knows all of those good causes mean something to me and I appreciate her thoughtfulness and friendship. more

“Understanding markets as well as suggestions on feeding cattle through the winter are important for a cattle operation to function properly,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, understanding financial tools that are available to cattle producers is helpful in planning for operational success in the future. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with FCS Financial to provide a cattle producers meeting to cover these topics on December 11, at 6 p.m. at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Centennial Hall at 1641 E Ashland Street, Nevada, MO 64772. more

From December through February, Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. more

“The numbers were low, but the prices were high at the SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested bull Sale on October 27th in Springfield, MO,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. The current market is fueling high bull sale averages, and this sale was no different as 21 bulls sold for an average of $7,128 per bull. more

Beef producers who have lost cattle to Theileria orientalis may qualify for financial assistance through USDA’s Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), says Craig Payne, University of Missouri Extension director of veterinary medicine. more

With some consumers planning to pull back on spending this holiday season, Better Business Bureau has tips for celebrating on a budget. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Bolivar Family Care Center welcome Jessica Stegner, M.D., to the CMH medical staff. more

Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. more

Christmas is a time for giving, and with the holiday season coupons us, organizations are seeing gift donations. This year, the community can donate stocking stuffers to the youth in foster care at Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. more

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots is now accepting donations at the following locations: more

Robin Sawyer was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the November I-Spy game, correctly guessing Walgreens as the location. Robin is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

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Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center to host Santa Night on Dec. 8 more

The annual community Thanksgiving dinner was a blessing for many. Held at Open Hearts United Methodist Church the dinner served over 130 people, making the Thanksgiving holiday brighter for many. more

HI LOW CONDITIONS more

John Glancy, 44, died after suffering injuries in a crash near Mo. 13 and South 131st Road on Thursday, Nov. 27. more

The Christmas season was glowing bright at the annual Kiwanis Club Glow Walk, Sunday, Nov. 30. Families enjoyed the walk through the park even though the temperatures were less than ideal. Light the Park 2025 continues through the month of December, don't miss our on the beauty of the Christmas season. more

Rick Davis from Polk County Emergency Management said several 911 calls were made about 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, when a fire was spotted on the property of AM Pyrotechnics, 2429 E. 535th Road, Buffalo. Though the address is Buffalo, the business is located near Pleasant Hope, and the Pleasant Hope Fire Protection District was the first to respond, under the leadership of Chief Gregory Wood. more

For decades, Polk County Community Connections has quietly served as a vital hub—bridging nonprofits, civic groups, healthcare institutions, and educational entities to ensure resources reach those who need them most. more