Please join us Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. at Brenda’s Café for breakfast in Bolivar, for the next local MRTA meeting. The Polk County Retired School Personnel meeting will host Matt Griswold. He plans to give a presentation entitled “The Power of Influence.” For more information, please contact Jodie Young at 417–327–3094. more

Monday, Nov. 17 — Ribs, roasted zucchini, Italian pasta salad, cherry Jell-O. more

The Citizens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Bake Sale Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center, 1155 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. more

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No. It’s a tiny word that can make a big difference, says University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch. more

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The Citizens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a linen sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, and 7 a.m.to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, on the second floor of the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center, 1155 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. more

Every deer camp has individuals with a special uniqueness that, when blended like spices and seasonings in a recipe, make the deer camp the special place it is. more

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The Christmas season is upon us and Bolivar is ready to bring the love and spirit to town! Don’t miss out on these events to kick-off the season! more

The Bolivar Board of Aldermen’s first November meeting was held Nov. 4, 2025, as the usual schedule conflicted with Veteran’s Day. Alderpeople Tricia Bel-Price, Justin Ballard, Dusty Ross, Ashley Raines, Alexis Neal and Brian Wilson were present; Jonathan Moores and Steve Sagasar were absent. Others present were Mayor Mike Stephens, City Administrator Thomas Relford, Attorney Don Brown, Finance Director and Deputy City Clerk Natalie Scrivner and Community Development Director Kyle Lee. more

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office today announced the conclusion of a successful prosecution, confirming that a Polk County Jury has found Lucky J. Johnson, 42, of Halfway, guilty on charges of First-Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action in connection with the 2022 death of his wife, Darrianna M. Johnson. more

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The Bolivar R-I School District showed significant improved performance on the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR), earning 171 out of 200 possible points for a score of 85.5% – the highest score the district has earned since the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6) launched during the 2021-2022 school year. more

With the holiday season officially here, the Bolivar Police Department is seeking the community’s help as it works to make Christmas special for Polk County children. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the return of James Liesen, D.O., to CMH Pediatric Clinic and the CMH medical staff. more

Bolivar Schools and Community Outreach Ministries (COM) are teaming up to support local families through a district-wide food drive. From Monday, Nov. 10,, through Friday, Nov. 21, each school building and the district’s central office will serve as collection sites for non-perishable food items during school hours. more

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