Community Outreach Ministries (COM) is hosting their second annual “Polk County’s Got Talent” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Bolivar High School at 6:30 pm. A spinoff of the popular television talent show, America’s Got Talent, the fundraising event will highlight the talent of ten local individuals and groups. The event benefits Community Outreach Ministries which seeks to alleviate food insecurity in Polk County through their food pantry and community development programs. more

Polk County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Thursday, Sept. 21. The meeting will be held at the Polk County Genealogical Society Research Facility/Library on the southeast corner of the square in Bolivar. more

Samuel Gardner recently joined Citizens Memorial Hospital as the director of operations for primary care. He oversees the coordination and management of CMH’s rural health clinics and the care transitions department. more

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Show us what you love about Polk County! more

I never understood as a young man why Dad didn’t fix the barn door. All it needed was a proper hinge. more

If you enjoy seeing hummingbirds, put up a hummingbird feeder and get ready for a lot of action: The fall feeding frenzy has begun. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its first monthly meeting for the new chapter year, Saturday, Sept. 23, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will include a potluck luncheon. more

The Bolivar School District has called for an election on Nov. 7, 2023, for the residents within their boundaries. Absentee voting will start on Sept. 26. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

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Bolivar homecoming festivities kick off with a parade at 3:30. The Liberators take on Glendale at 7 p.m. more

The Bolivar Parks & Recreation Department is seeking food truck vendors to join in the first Legends in the Park Food Truck Festival from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Dunnegan Memorial Park. more

At Saturday's 2nd Annual Recovery Month Awareness Dinner sponsored by Sling -n-Stones Ministries, Dr. Tony Berry shared an inspirational message about the trials and successes of his personal family's history with addiction, reminding those attending that addiction does affect everyone. More than 100 people attended the free dinner at the Bolivar First Christian Church in support of Sling -n- Stones work with addiction recovery and prevention. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Hominy Creek Boutique, 1409 W. Broadway St., on Friday, September 15, in celebration of their grand opening. Hominy Creek Boutique carries a charming selection of women's clothing (sizes small - 3X), bags, and accessories. Pictured is owner Lisa Barham with family and Chamber members. more

The name “Roweton” is near, if not at, the top of a short list of names that ring bells in minds throughout the Ozarks and beyond when discussions turn to Bolivar sports history. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The proposal would give everyone in the Bolivar School District in-district tuition costs at OTC and local OTC campus opportunities. 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

Sling -n- Stones Ministries will host a National Recovery Month Awareness event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the First Christian Church, 407 W Broadway St., Bolivar. Guest speaker, Dr. Tony Berry, will share his personal story about a family battle with addiction and recovery. A free dinner will be provided, and all are invited. more

Southwest Electric Cooperative will hold their 84th annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Bolivar High School. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. more

Bolivar’s Parks & Recreation is celebrating Dunnegan Memorial Park's centennial with a free outdoor movie night on Saturday, Sept. 16. more

Sunday afternoon, September 17, area residents will gather on the northwest corner of the Polk County Courthouse lawn, a few minutes before 3 p.m. to celebrate Bells Across America. This event commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2023 Business of the Year. more

“The Nun II” is the ninth film in the “Conjuring Universe,” a franchise tied to the adventures of more

I miss the writers. The Writers Guild of America went on strike in early May, and it has been a creative wasteland on television ever since. Most of the shows Tom and I used to watch won't be back with new episodes this fall. Lately, we've been flipping through over 100 channels, amazed that there are so many options yet so little we want to see. more