Saturday, May 4, the 11th Annual Citizens Memorial Heroes for Hospice Race had more than 400 participants, despite the threat of bad weather. The race is presented by Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance and sported a Star Wars theme this year.  more

The Bolivar City Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 200 block of West Buffalo Street at around 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 8. People inside the house, which is currently under renovation, called 911 to report the fire. more

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“Let Your Light So Shine” will be the theme for Calvary’s Family Bible Week scheduled for June 3-7, at the church beginning at 6 p.m. each evening. The evening will include Bible lessons, crafts, activities, and music for everyone age six thru adults. The church is located at 123 Canton and for more information please contact Mike Calhoun at 417-399-4827 or Giana Andrews at 417-327-2777, or check the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Facebook page. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, May 18, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar at 1 p.m. more

The Downtown Bolivar Association is now accepting applications for vendors who would like to sign up for a booth space at Country Days. This annual event hosts a variety of organizations and vendors who offer food, entertainment, and other goods. This year, Country Days will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. more

The Marion C Early Class of 1964 will hold a 60th anniversary class reunion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, in the FEMA Building of the MCE Campus from 4 to 7 pm. more

Monday, May 13 — Celebration Day. Tator-Tot bake, broccoli, roll, orange Jell-O. more

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Know anyone who loves vehicles of all kinds? Dreams of driving a police car, fire truck or dump truck someday? Just likes to learn about cool stuff? If so, the City of Bolivar has the perfect event for you! more

Folks have just a couple of days left to enjoy this year’s Missouri Beef Days in Bolivar. more

Monday, May 6, saw the Bolivar boys tennis team face Harrisonville for the district tennis championship. more