Citizens Memorial Hospital will host a special exhibit Thursday, Aug. 7, showcasing the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy System, now available at the CMH Pulmonology Clinic. more

Polk County Community Connections will host its monthly breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Polk County Senior Center, 1850 W. Broadway, Bolivar. A free breakfast is provided. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a youth dove hunt on Monday, Sept. 1. The event will take place in Aldrich from 3-7 p.m. more

Friday, Aug. 1 more

Tim Ritter makes a return visit to Polk County Genealogical Society on Thursday, Aug.7, to present a program about the New Madrid Fault. This talk examines what is known to have happened, as well as a few legends, to piece together the story of the horrifying events of that time on a fault line that remains active to this day. Ritter has spoken several times at the Society’s meetings and is always welcomed, and enjoyed, by a large group. You can visit Ritter’s website at timritter.net to find out more about him and the programs and books he has written. The meeting will be held at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the square beginning at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. more

The first heat wave of summer can have negative effects on Missouri cattle, but it’s the second heat wave that causes the most damage, say University of Missouri Extension specialists. more

The descendants of Edward A. and Eliza Ellen (Beem) Simpson will meet Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Bolivar. more

Monday, Aug. 4 — Baked ziti, side salad, WG bread stick, cookie. more

Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility (CMHCF) will host its 32nd annual Dog Days of Summer Festival Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CMHCF is located at 1218 W. Locust St. in Bolivar. more

Is my laptop limping toward the light? more

He gets out of bed before the sun comes up every morning. At almost 80 years old, his distinctive voice still makes you want to listen to what he says. He uses that voice at his church. But the days of hosting a radio show locally and on stations across America are gone. more

The Bolivar City Fire Department responded to a structure fire involving a mobile home in the 800 block of West Locust Street at around 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 30. more

Vesta Seiner was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the July I-Spy game, correctly guessing Bill Roberts Chevrolet. Vesta is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

The CMH Senior Fitness Center hosted an Open House Thursday, July 24, for community members to learn more about the free service offered by Citizens Memorial Hospital. Anyone age 55 or older living in CMH's eight-county service area (Polk, Cedar, Dallas, Dade, Hickory, St. Clair, northern Greene and Benton counties) can apply for a free fitness membership. The center has a variety of exercise equipment, an exercise pool and group fitness classes. The center is open from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Stop by anytime for a tour and to learn more about membership. more

Pay increase to $120 per day more

MDC staff and staff from the National Deer Association will discuss open-land habitat management for deer during the live Zoom webinar on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility (CMHCF) will host its 32nd annual Dog Days of Summer Festival Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CMHCF is located at 1218 W. Locust St. in Bolivar. more

Tim Ritter makes a return visit to Polk County Genealogical Society on Thursday, Aug.7, to present a program about the New Madrid Fault. This talk examines what is known to have happened, as well as a few legends, to piece together the story of the horrifying events of that time on a fault line that remains active to this day. Ritter has spoken several times at the Society’s meetings and is always welcomed, and enjoyed, by a large group. You can visit Ritter’s website at timritter.net to find out more about him and the programs and books he has written. The meeting will be held at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the square beginning at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. more

The descendants of Edward A. and Eliza Ellen (Beem) Simpson will meet Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Bolivar. more

Wednesday, July 30 more

The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a youth dove hunt on Monday, Sept. 1. The event will take place in Aldrich from 3-7 p.m. more

John and Earnita Shuler of Marshfield, will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their wedding vows Saturday Aug. 9, 2025. The two were wed on the lunch hour of their officiant in Bolivar, in 1965. The Shulers spent the first twenty years of their marriage in Morrisville, working in farming, trucking, ministry, and raising their family. In 1987 they relocated to Marshfield, where in 2013 and 2015 they retired from ministry, insurance adjusting, and the postal service. more

Jack and Linda Crawford are celebrating 65 years together! Please join us Saturday, Aug. 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate this milestone. more