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Citizens Memorial Hospital and CMH Rheumatology and Osteoporosis Center welcome Justin W. Reed, D.O., to the medical staff. more

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — Missouri is home to 95,000 farms — the second highest number of farms per state in the country. Farming is a way of life for people here, one that is increasingly threatened by the effects of a changing climate. Now more than ever, reforming the ways farmers practice their craft is vital for survival. Earlier this year, MU implemented the $25 million, statewide Missouri CRCL Project — funding that more than half of is going directly to farmers in the form of eight tailored incentive payments to support the adoption of climate-smart practices. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital’s Addiction Recovery Program is featured in the online Rural Health Information Hub as a successful model for rural health care. more

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – On Dec. 19, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jackson County, Governor Mike Parson celebrated the completion of his Focus on Bridges program that repaired or replaced 250 of the state's poorest bridges. Established in 2019, the Focus on Bridges program was one of Governor Parson's first major investments in transportation infrastructure. more

William Jewell College has announced the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. The honor recognizes students with a grade-point average of 3.7 or above enrolled in at least 14 hours. more

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life at the blood drive in Bolivar on Thursday, Dec.r 28. Donors will receive a limited-edition cozy fleece blanket, while supplies last. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Citizens Memorial Hospital, as well as over 40 other healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Bolivar area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location: more

The Board of Directors of Polk County Christian Social Ministries wants to shout out a big THANK YOU to the people of Polk County for once again making our annual Share Your Christmas Program a huge success. We were able to give food and gifts to 393 families or a total of 1272 individuals. The generosity of people, businesses, organizations, churches and schools is amazing. Each year over 100 volunteers give of their time the week before and during the distribution. We couldn’t do it without you. more

Program will have information about sites that have eagle-viewing potential. more

As temperatures drop, it's important to make sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for finding a trustworthy contractor. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements. more

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday Service on Sunday, Dec. 31, at Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church in Polk County. more