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Pete was a good friend of mine. He cooked for himself, did all his household chores and drove his car. No nursing home for Pete. He still went dancing with the ladies. He had more energy than men half his age.
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8/15/25
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Life with a newborn
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By Gwen Rockwood
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8/15/25
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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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8/15/25
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Monday, Aug. 18 — Ham and potatoes (green peppers and onions), cabbage, wheat roll, gooey butter cake.
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CIVIL ACTIONS
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8/15/25
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Citizens Memorial Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. CMH is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide and one of 11 in Missouri to receive the honor.
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The City of Bolivar has opened the application process for this year’s managed deer hunt.
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The City of Bolivar has announced the date for a new free music and food truck festival in Bolivar.
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The Polk County Museum will be hosting a “Mitchell Family” exhibit Aug. 18-29.
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Hi, I'm Trencher! I'm a 15 week old Border Collie with a love for treats and companionship. I'm the last of my litter and I know why - they save the best for last!! I'm really good about using the doggy door to go potty outside and I already know how to sit. I'm smart as a whip but oh-so affectionate.
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The reunion of the Bolivar High School classes of 1960 and 1961 will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13. The restaurant is located at Highway U and 13, south of Bolivar. We will eat off the menu.
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Friday, Aug. 15
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The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations and community votes for its 2025 annual awards, honoring excellence in local business and community leadership.
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8/15/25
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As the new school year gets underway and your child begins using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends, Better Business Bureau has online safety tips for families.
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8/15/25
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OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on your county under the “Bus Schedules” tab. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age. Additionally, we contract with various agencies to serve their clients. Our offices are closed and regular routes will not be running on Sept. 1, for the Labor Day Holiday.
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William Marson Corbly
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Kathy Dean Vest
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Go wild about saving lives! Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area healthcare facilities, are partnering together to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients.
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8/15/25
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is announcing the case of an adult Missouri resident with a laboratory-confirmed infection of Naegleria fowleri. Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic single-celled free-living ameba that can cause a rare deadly infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), also known as “brain-eating” infection. Typically, fewer than 10 people a year in the United States get PAM.
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8/15/25
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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those interested in exploring employment with the Patrol to attend a career expo. In addition to the position of trooper, the Patrol workforce includes over 60 civilian career paths. Divisions with current openings will have representatives available to answer questions about positions and projects, employee benefits, and what it's like to work for the Patrol. Currently, there is a wide variety of job opportunities located throughout the state.
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The reunion of the Bolivar High School classes of 1960 and 1961 will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13. The restaurant is located at Highway U and 13, south of Bolivar. We will eat off the menu.
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8/13/25
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Summer is a good time to review how to prevent disease from coming onto your farm, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Chloe Collins.
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8/13/25
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