Mercy Clinic Primary Care is offering a free sports physical to the public between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, July 17. more

My 78-year-old mom has COVID. What she does not have is the patience for having COVID. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges Missourians of all ages to take precautions as heat and humidity rise to dangerous levels. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital is hosting its next CMH Breakfast Club on Thursday, July 6, 7-8 a.m., in CMH Community Room 2. The program will feature Dr. Creighton B. Woolsey, podiatrist, in practice at CMH Podiatry Clinic in Bolivar. more

Summer lunches will be available at the Cribbs Family Youth Park from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays from July 5 through August 11. more

The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Saturday of every month. Meetings are at 2 p.m. at Brenda’s Cafe, located at 115 W Broadway St. in Bolivar. more

The community is welcome back for the third year of the annual Boots and Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive at Southern Hills Baptist Church. more

Parkview Health Care Facility residents welcomed summer with a fun day of enjoying the outdoors with a water fight and refreshing Sno Ballz!!  more

A local sewing group has been dedicating their time and crafting skills to contribute to causes for community betterment. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the appointment of Amber Herring, PA-C, to the medical staff as a physician assistant. more

The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Research Department welcomes Erin Camden, RN, to its staff as the clinical research nurse coordinator. more