The battle for second place at the domestic box office this past weekend (behind the fourth more

Few people know that in frontier times, Dallas County was the site of a small Indian uprising. more

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s ongoing search for Chronic Wasting Disease more

Every deer camp has its cast of camp characters. Individuals with special uniqueness blended, like spices and seasonings in a recipe to make deer camp the special place it is. more

When it rains, it pours. You might be familiar with this idiom. It originated in 1914 when Morton Salt used it as a slogan in their national advertising campaign. They wanted consumers to know their salt would not clump but would flow freely, even on rainy days. The phrase stuck, and over one hundred years later, the image of the Morton Salt Girl remains on their containers. more

In August 2024, the BH-FP published an article discussing the benefits of the JROTC program at Bolivar High School. more

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The SBU women’s volleyball team completed a two-game weekend conference sweep at home for the first time in three years. This included beating Nationally recognized Rockhurst for the first time since 1987. The historic weekend was capped off with junior Ella Rademaker reaching 1,000 career kills, the first Bearcat to do so since 2010. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has been awarded the Platinum Medal from Hospital Quality Innovators through the Health Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program. more

The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Auxiliary will host its annual bake sale on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held on the 2nd floor LimeBank, located at 1630 South Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

Southwest Baptist University teacher candidates toured the Polk County History Museum on Tuesday, 10/29 and heard many interesting stories from Jean Vincent. SBU students created children's activities about various historical artifacts to make a more interactive experience when families or school groups visit the museum. more

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Timeshare sales are a multi-billion-dollar industry. While many consumers are happy with their timeshare purchases, others experience buyer’s remorse. That’s where many up-front fee timeshare exit companies enter the picture. more

Friday, Nov. 8, the Downtown Bolivar Association hosted to annual Christmas tree lighting. The square was filled with music, children laughing and having snowball fights, a fire pit, live reindeer, yummy treats and of course, Santa Clause. A fun filled evening for all to welcome in the holiday season. more

Each year during the holiday season, several businesses around Bolivar and in Polk County set up an angel tree for Share Your Christmas. On each angel is a request from a child. These requests are taken during signups for the Share Your Christmas program sponsored by Polk County Christian Social Ministries. It has become a family tradition for families to choose an more

The National FFA Milk Quality and Products CDE is a competitive event that allows students to prove their knowledge about the recognition, selection, and management necessary for quality milk and dairy products. Participants must complete a written exam on milk production and marketing, evaluate milk samples for flavor and quality, identify cheeses and characteristics, and complete milk acceptability tests in the team activity. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital broke ground on the CMH Dialysis Center Thursday, Nov. 7. More than 150 community members were present to celebrate the milestone. The ceremony included several speakers from CMH and the community, along with the ceremonial turning of dirt. more

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 If a little is good, a lot must be better. more

New Growth Transit is a community development corporation affiliated with West Central Missouri Community Action Agency that fosters regional economic growth through several innovative programs. New Growth Transit provides free, volunteer-driven rides for employment, medical appointments, and essential errands. New Growth Transit provides free rides to residents in these west central Missouri counties: Bates, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Laclede, Morgan, Miller, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon. more

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