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I was up early like I always am. It was still dark out. Cup of coffee in hand, I go to my office, sit at my desk, turn on the computer, and start writing a story for this week’s newspaper.
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By Larry Whiteley
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1/15/25
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I heard on the news some schools are banning cell phones.
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By Jim Hamilton
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1/15/25
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Cold weather has moved into Missouri quickly with no plans of leaving soon, according to forecasts.
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1/15/25
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Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for a local food pantry through the month of March, 2025.
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1/15/25
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Jan. 5, 2025, was a historic day for Missouri’s retired educators and public school employees, as well as other government employees in Missouri and other states. President Joe Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, into law.
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1/15/25
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Saturday, Jan. 18
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1/15/25
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This January, the Polk County Health Center is highlighting the importance of women's health and cervical cancer screenings. As a participant in the Show Me Healthy Women program, the center provides free initial care for cervical and breast cancers which are aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing the risks of cancer through early detection.
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1/15/25
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HI LOW PRECIP
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1/15/25
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Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently appointed directors to four positions. They are filling roles in community relations and development, nursing, information technology and accounting.
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1/15/25
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How well do you know Polk County?
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1/15/25
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Lace up those running shoes, get out of the den and let the polar bear run during the 46th annual Polar Bear Run on Saturday, Feb. 8.
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1/15/25
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1/15/25
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Event is a joint effort of MDC, Dickerson Park Zoo, and Springfield/Greene County Park Board.
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1/15/25
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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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1/15/25
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Stephanie Loomer opened SML Aesthetics in May of 2024. She began the career after her kids grew up and new opportunities presented themselves, allowing her to try something new. “I wanted a career,” Loomer said. “I had always put kids first and decided I wanted to go to esthetician school.”
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Nicole Emmons
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1/15/25
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Danny Lee Wolf
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1/15/25
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Joyce Ann Moeller
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1/15/25
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Phyllis Akin
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1/15/25
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Sew "N" Sew Quilt Guild will meet on Friday, Jan. 17 at United Methodist Church, 105 E. Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the Fellowship Hall. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Amber with Sew Simple in Ozark will speak on “How to Design a Quilt Block”. All those interested in quilting are welcome to attend. Please contact Elizabeth Morgan at 417-422-7195 for more information.
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1/15/25
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The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Jan. 18. The program on DAR insignia will be presented by Honorary State Regent Anne Keller. Please contact the chapter at matildapolkcampbell@gmail.com to obtain details about meeting time and place.
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1/15/25
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The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the area's best business and community leaders at its annual banquet on Thursday, January 9.
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1/14/25
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Top harvest counties were Franklin, Pike, and Macon.
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1/10/25
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Wilkinson Productions will host Roping for Veterans, Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Bolivar Elks Lodge.
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1/10/25
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