A crowd gathered Friday, Dec. 1, at Woods Supermarket parking lot for a community vigil, praying for answers regarding the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old, Kaitlynn Dooley. Family, friends and co-workers are praying for Kaitlynn’s safe return. To report any information about Kaitlynn, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 417-777-9020. more

Kaitlynn Dooley is becoming a well-known name among Bolivar residents, as her loved ones continue to scour any potential locations and sources in search of the missing 16-year-old. more

With Christmas spirit in the air, the Bolivar community is buzzing with numerous holiday celebrations and traditions. more

A 16-year-old girl from Bolivar was recently marked as a missing juvenile. more

Ready for the holiday season, Tunetti Natural Soap of Fair Play will feature their cherry tobacco bar soap in the statewide Missouri Grown USA gift box program. more

On Friday night, Nov. 11, the Bolivar square came alive with Christmas all around. The Downtown Bolivar Association hosted the annual tree lighting ceremony and welcomed visitors to enjoy fun activities, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. more

On Friday night, Nov. 11, the Bolivar square came alive with Christmas all around. The Downtown Bolivar Association hosted the annual tree lighting ceremony and welcomed visitors to enjoy fun activities, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. more

The annual ceremony honoring our veterans was held on 11/11/11 — the eleventh month, eleventh day, and eleventh hour — on the square in Bolivar. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is holding a special Lights of Remembrance event Monday, Nov. 14, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. more

Schools and other organizations in Polk County are honoring all area veterans at their upcoming Veterans Day events.On Friday, Nov. 11, special meals and presentations will take place to celebrate … more

Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) in Springfield recently granted $10,000 to Community Outreach Ministries (COM) in order to assist individuals in Polk County with career-related transportation needs. more

Public works crews have been working on a project to update the exterior of City Hall for the past few weeks. In order to prevent water damage to the building’s foundation and basement, they have excavated the dirt around the building and put in new drains and concrete. This will help water flow away from the building. Also, they have added a patio area in the front of the building. more