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Sign-up for Polk County Christian Social Ministries annual Share Your Christmas program began last Monday, Oct. 28. This is the 40th year for PCCSM to be in charge of this countywide event that gives low-income families an opportunity to make Christmas brighter for their family. Those wishing to sign up should fall within the federal poverty guidelines and be a resident of Polk County. Proof of income and residency are required.
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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.
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Polk County Community Connections will host its monthly breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Polk County Senior Center, 1850 W. Broadway, Bolivar. A free breakfast is provided.
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Tuesday, Oct. 29, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-13, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31, 2025.
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Saturday, Nov. 2
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The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual start to the Christmas season with this year’s Christmas Open House on Nov. 8 and 9, where five lucky winners will each receive $100 as part of the festivities!
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The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7. It will be an evening of fun and games as the Society celebrates its 30th birthday. A short business meeting will precede the celebration. Election of officers for 2025 will be held.
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DISSOLUTIONS
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The annual Southwest Missouri Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm at McKenna Hall/Sacred Heart Church in Bolivar.
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Next week, on Tuesday, I will get up early. I always do that anyway. I will walk outdoors into the early morning light to await the sunrise. It is my time to be alone with my thoughts and talk to God as I sip my coffee.
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By Larry Whiteley
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26th annual Check Out Hunger campaign for The Food Bank runs through Dec. 31
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Monday, Nov. 4 — BBQ Beef stuffed baked potato, cheese, sour cream, onion, side salad, wheat roll, cake.
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It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations:
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Bolivar DAV to honor veterans in Veterans Day celebration
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Congratulations to Sandy Wood for guessing Dairy Queen as this month's location and winning the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe. Watch for a new location starting on Nov. 6.
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Bolivar High School is excited to invite local senior citizens to a special Senior Citizen Night on Wednesday, Nov. 13. This FREE event offers an evening of entertainment and appreciation for the senior community, featuring a delicious dinner, musical performances, and the opening night of the highly anticipated Bolivar High School Theater production, Freaky Friday.
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John “Butch” Andy Choate
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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BOLIVAR, MO, October 28 — The Polk County Library is thrilled to announce that its patrons now have free access to Kanopy, a leading on-demand video streaming platform. This exciting new offering allows library members to stream thousands of films, documentaries, TV series, and educational videos at no cost, simply by using their library card.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates:
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Walter Ernst Wingate
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Leland Donald Cook
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Missourians reminded to prepare for cold and potentially dangerous weather this winter
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