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The SBU women’s volleyball team completed a two-game weekend conference sweep at home for the first time in three years. This included beating Nationally recognized Rockhurst for the first time since 1987. The historic weekend was capped off with junior Ella Rademaker reaching 1,000 career kills, the first Bearcat to do so since 2010. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has been awarded the Platinum Medal from Hospital Quality Innovators through the Health Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program. more

The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Auxiliary will host its annual bake sale on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held on the 2nd floor LimeBank, located at 1630 South Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

Southwest Baptist University teacher candidates toured the Polk County History Museum on Tuesday, 10/29 and heard many interesting stories from Jean Vincent. SBU students created children's activities about various historical artifacts to make a more interactive experience when families or school groups visit the museum. more

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Timeshare sales are a multi-billion-dollar industry. While many consumers are happy with their timeshare purchases, others experience buyer’s remorse. That’s where many up-front fee timeshare exit companies enter the picture. more

Friday, Nov. 8, the Downtown Bolivar Association hosted to annual Christmas tree lighting. The square was filled with music, children laughing and having snowball fights, a fire pit, live reindeer, yummy treats and of course, Santa Clause. A fun filled evening for all to welcome in the holiday season. more

Each year during the holiday season, several businesses around Bolivar and in Polk County set up an angel tree for Share Your Christmas. On each angel is a request from a child. These requests are taken during signups for the Share Your Christmas program sponsored by Polk County Christian Social Ministries. It has become a family tradition for families to choose an more

The National FFA Milk Quality and Products CDE is a competitive event that allows students to prove their knowledge about the recognition, selection, and management necessary for quality milk and dairy products. Participants must complete a written exam on milk production and marketing, evaluate milk samples for flavor and quality, identify cheeses and characteristics, and complete milk acceptability tests in the team activity. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital broke ground on the CMH Dialysis Center Thursday, Nov. 7. More than 150 community members were present to celebrate the milestone. The ceremony included several speakers from CMH and the community, along with the ceremonial turning of dirt. more

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 If a little is good, a lot must be better. more

New Growth Transit is a community development corporation affiliated with West Central Missouri Community Action Agency that fosters regional economic growth through several innovative programs. New Growth Transit provides free, volunteer-driven rides for employment, medical appointments, and essential errands. New Growth Transit provides free rides to residents in these west central Missouri counties: Bates, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Laclede, Morgan, Miller, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon. more

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Ellie Samek of the Bolivar FFA chapter in Bolivar, was named a national finalist this year in the Social Science category in the Division 3 of the competition. Ellie was a top 10 finalist with the results being announced on stage at the National FFA Convention. Ellie earned 3rd place in the Nation in her agriscience fair, earning a gold rating and $500. more

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

The Bolivar Police Department released the following reports for: more

Monday, Nov. 11 — Ham, hash brown casserole, spinach, cornbread, ice cream. more

Bolivar DAV to honor veterans in Veterans Day celebration more

Halfway R-3 Schools will host their annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner on Friday, Nov. 22, in the library at 11 a.m. All seniors in the Halfway School District are welcome to attend by making reservations on or before Nov.r 20, by calling the school at 417-445-2200, extension 5. more