Sissie more

Monday, Oct. 28 — Hawaiian chicken, rise, Oriental veggies, Hawaiian Roll, citrus Jell-O. more

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Polk County, Missouri — The Polk County Prosecutor’s Office announced today the dismissal of the homicide case against Corey Nielsen, following an extensive review of the finalized investigation and deliberation by a panel of local community members having heard evidence from the lead investigator from the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC). The decision was made based on the evidence showing that the defendant acted in defense of others under Missouri law. Our office also consulted with other county prosecutors as to the application of law and likely trial outcomes. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes two new nurse practitioners to the medical staff including Karona Paschke, FNP-C, and Shawndee Knight, WHNP-BC. more

Matt Francka may have spent 13 years as a lineman for a local electric company, but he found himself drawn in a different direction. Or, more accurately, people continually asking him for help with pools, brought him to where he is now. more

10/26: Howl at the Moon Night more

Dorian more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

Today is Chocolate Cupcake Day more

Imagine that you are watching a race. The participants are tired, their pinned-on numbers damp from sweat, as they pant and force themselves ever closer to the finish line. Your favorite racer is in the lead - his breathing is heavy but there is determination in is eyes. All that training, the hard work, the passion - it’s about to pay off as he approaches the finish line. Just a few more feet, and then - nothing. He just stops - detours a bit, runs backwards, retraces some of his steps, visits with some observers. He goes over to the basketball court and shoots a few hoops. Finally, he comes back and drags himself across the finish line. All the while, you are stunned. He was so gung ho, just to fizzle out? more

When I was a boy learning of life in the woods, my dad taught me to recognize animals by what they left behind — the contents of their scat. more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

Bolivar High School more

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is home to more than 900 black bears and their numbers are growing. Many Missourians find these furbearers fascinating and have many questions about them. Are all black bears black? Do bears really hibernate? Where do bears spend the winter? What can bear scat show about diet and other things? What’s the biggest bear recorded in Missouri? Why is a fed bear a dead bear? How can people and communities Be Bear Aware? Why is fall a prime time for people and bears to encounter each other out in the woods or on the roads? more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons. more

Puppies Galore! more

Hi, I'm Toast, a friendly and brave pup! My days are filled with energy, running around and playing with my toys. I can be quite the comedian with my playful antics, but when it's time to settle down, I'm as loyal as they come, always ready to curl up by your side. I'm a Husky mix with lots to say! more

Oct. 9-19 more

Monday, Oct. 7 — Cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, pasta veggie salad celebration cake, ice cream. more

Oct. 7-11 more

Chatter more

Citizens Memorial Hospital Pediatric Clinic will offer three drive-thru flu shot clinics for children ages 6 months through high school seniors on Thursday, Oct. 3, Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4-6 p.m. outside the clinic located at 1195 N. Oakland Avenue in Bolivar. more

At 1672 E. Broadway Street, behind the Fast n’ Friendly gas station, sits a little cafe called Deja Brew. The shop's windows have pictures painted on them that hint at the atmosphere inside. Upon entering, the vibrant pink interior, dotted with bits of subtle green, enhanced by the philodendrons and Christmas cacti, gives off a cozy vibe. more