The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held Thursday, April 3. The program for the evening, “Cruising the Rhine, a European Viking Cruise” will be presented by Michelle Bates and Maria Kallenbach. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting and those fun trivia questions. Come join us at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the Square. more

Someone is reading this who is sorry for the times they have begged God for forgiveness and then later ran back to sin. There may be someone else reading this that sometimes judges others and gets angry with others. more

It is once again time to honor Bolivar’s greatest servants. more

The County of Polk is currently updating and improving the sidewalks around and up to the courthouse. Years of weathering and last year’s roof replacement had degraded the quality and safety of the concrete around the Courthouse. The Commission budgeted for the improvements to be made out of the General Revenue fund as ongoing building improvements to County property. Once the sidewalks around the Courthouse are completed, improvements will then be made to the sidewalks around the Annex as well as the west wall of the Annex. more

Congratulations to Quade Wheelbarger for winning the $25 gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after guessing Westlake Ace Hardware as the location for March. more

Lady Liberator Soccer entered a new era this week as the team hosted Waynesville in the season opener under the leadership of an all new coaching staff for the first time since the program’s inaugural year. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces that Jason Bailey, D.O., has joined the medical staff at CMH Pulmonology Clinic in Bolivar. He joins board certified pulmonologists Brian Kim, M.D. and Michael Loggan, M.D., FCCP. more

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Douglas, Haun, and Heidemann, P.C., attorney Brittnee Hill has been recognized as a member of the 2025 40 under 40 by the Springfield Business Journal. The annual awards program is designed to recognize emerging professionals in southwest Missouri who have demonstrated excellence in both their professional and civic endeavors. more

Saturday, March 29 more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Fair Play Schools recently released its third-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Parkview Health Care Facility will host a free Easter event on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. The community is invited to attend. more

If you’re looking for a cure to cabin fever or a way to get the family outside, a morel mushroom hunt might be the solution. more

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, announces the completion of significant upgrades at its Petro-Card 24 station, located at 2368 W Aldrich Rd. in Bolivar, Mo. This location is open to the public 24 hours a day and offers 87-octane gasoline and clear and red-dyed diesel fuel. more

The Polk County Republican Central Committee will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day Banquet on Thursday, April 3, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge in Bolivar. This event is an opportunity to visit with Polk County and state officeholders. more

Phil and Pam Morgan will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Rondo Baptist Church as part of their Amen Tour. more

The 9th Annual Bolivar Dancing With The Stars is fast approaching and it’s time to get those tickets to enjoy a fun-filled evening with the proceeds going to each high school class for their prom, project graduation and senior trip. more

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The Men’s Track and Field team began the outdoor season competing this weekend in the Miner Invitational, hosted by Missouri S&T University. more

Please join the family of Arlene Lear for a surprise birthday celebration as she turns 90 years old. Tuesday, April 1 from 1:45-3:30 p.m. at Humansville Senior Center, 102 W. Tilden, Humansville. No gifts necessary. RSVP at 417-298-3951. more