Bart Millard’s parents were divorced when he was three-years-old. His mother didn’t want him so Millard was sent to live with his father who was abusive to him through much of his childhood. As a child he lived in fear of his father. When he would get upset about something he would take it out on Bart. more

The second annual Bearcat Olympics took place Sunday, Feb. 2 in the Meyer Wellness Center where SBU’s athletes went head-to-head in lighthearted, competitive events. more

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Fair Play’s national-winning Milk Quality and Products Career Development Event team shares what makes the contest an eye-opening event. more

While most of Polk County didn't receive the amount of snow that was predicted, there was more than enough to bring life to a halt for a couple of days. Various amounts were reported anywhere from 2" to 6," but cold temperatures were as much a problem as the snowfall. Businesses closed, schools out, emergency crews working around the clock, the storm was the worst Polk County had seen in a few years. more

The theme was "Wicked," and the guests were ready to have the time of their life. The annual BIS Valentine's Dance, Thursday, Feb. 13, was anticipated and planned for weeks by the girls at Bolivar Intermediate School. Getting dressed up, dancing, enjoying refreshments, getting pictures, and socializing was the highlight of the night. more

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The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. 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. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee and an address to which the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, April 7, 2025. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

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Carl Junction Bulldogs traveled to Bolivar to contest them in an Ozark Mountain Conference game on Valentine's Day. more

Thursday, Feb. 13, Carl Junction came to Bolivar for an Ozark Mountain Conference matchup. more

Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received a celebration grant to use in their community to foster awareness and to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. Grant money and other donated funds were used to purchase books that were given to school librarians in seventeen area schools. Over the course of the last few weeks, chapter members have been delivering books to the schools. more

Prior to the 1900s, house finches couldn’t be found in this area. Now the problem isn’t seeing them here – it’s identifying them. more

September 21, 2024 –– much like George Strait sang it in 1985, that was when the cowboys rode away. more

Ash Grove Family Medical Center and Humansville Family Medical Center announce the addition of Brooke Tabor, PMHNP-BC, a certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, to the medical staff. more

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Troop 45 Eagle Scouts visited the capital building in Jefferson City, Monday, Feb. 17. more

Why winter is cold if the Earth is closer to the Sun more

On Friday night, Feb. 7, 821 churches in 62 countries celebrated people in their communities with special needs. more

Bolivar Technical College (BTC) celebrated the achievements of its Fall 2024 graduates during a memorable commencement ceremony held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Heights Church. Students, faculty, staff, families and friends gathered to honor the hard work and accomplishments of BTC's nursing graduates. more

The Salvation Army of Springfield is deeply grateful for the generosity of the community during the 2024 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, which raised an impressive $750,393 to support local individuals and families in need. more