The greens at Silo Ridge Country Club were packed with purpose on July 13 as 43 teams gathered for the annual Doug Potts BEAF Golf Classic for Kids — an event that blends friendly competition with … more

Planning is underway for the 12th annual Polk County Back to School Extravaganza, a charitable event that provides Polk County K-12 students with school supplies and other needed products. This … more

The Polk County Humane Society (PCHS) is inviting area businesses, golfers and community members to tee off for the third annual Putts for Paws Golf Tournament on Monday, August 10, at Silo … more

Goodman Dentistry has moved to a new location — right next door to their previous, historic building. This is their second expansion since Dr. Goodman took over the practice, which used to be … more

The Polk County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair has been bringing people from all around the surrounding area to enjoy a weekend of livestock shows, tractor pulls, auctions, contests and so much … more

Bolivar residents will again have the chance to shoot off fireworks within city limits this Fourth of July holiday season. People can use consumer fireworks within city limits from 1 p.m. to 11 … more

Martin Porter says he was inspired by "poverty" to get into the seed business. He started out selling encyclopedias, he says. Then he went to work sweeping floors at Green Seed Company in Springfield … more

The Chickamauga Band of Cherokee visited the Polk County Museum grounds on Saturday, June 6. At 10 a.m. the drum was blessed, and smudging with white sage took place as well. Most of the … more

Nashville recording artists Karli & James will share their distinct blend of pure country music and indie rock at the Bolivar Rotary Club’s 46th annual Celebration of Freedom on Saturday, July … more

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, the City of Bolivar is partnering with Butler Funeral Home to place a monument and time … more

Tuesday, May 26, the Polk County Central Dispatch facility celebrated the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art facility that has been years in the making. “This moment represents far more … more

Members of the local Boy Scouts recently spent time honoring American’s fallen heroes by placing flags at area cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day. The Scouts carefully lined gravesites with American … more

It was in the early 1990s, at a quarterly meeting of the Ozarks Writers League at Branson that I was approached by regional publisher W.C. Jameson about publishing a collection of my newspaper columns. more

Wyatt Campbell, son of Brittany Campbell and Mike Campbell and Amy Ridall, and DeLaney Daniels, daughter of Tracy and Bryan Daniels have been chosen Rotary Students for the month of January. more

Start the new year by making a lifesaving commitment. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) invites you to take the 56-Day Challenge in 2026. Give blood, save lives, repeat and you could win up to $56,000 in Visa gift cards, sponsored by Adam Swenka with Flat Branch Home Loans and The Giving Branch. more

Bolivar Technical College (BTC) honored graduates from the Class of 2025 during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Bolivar. Family, friends, faculty, and clinical partners gathered to recognize students who completed nursing programs that prepare them to step confidently into their nursing careers. more

On Saturday, Jan. 10, 1-3 p.m., there will be a birthday celebration for William “Bill” Pool. The celebration will be at Parkview Healthcare Library, located at 119 W. Forrest Street in Bolivar. more

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Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year with all sorts of possibilities ahead. I have friends who are frantically trying to get their New Year resolutions firmed up and are wondering what mine will be this year. It is apparent that I haven’t given it enough thought as I haven’t had any clever responses yet. There’s always the old standby resolutions of losing weight, exercising more, consuming more water and all those healthy things. There’s no argument that I could benefit from any or all of those, but there are other things we could consider, too. Things like being more patient, more kind, and more giving to other people all through the year. There’s also things like being better to this earth we live on by reducing the amount of trash we dispose of and reusing everything we can find another use for and, of course, recycling! more

It is January and a typical cold morning as I get out of bed. The first thing I do is go and kneel down in front of our little wood stove, stir the hot coals, watch the orange glow, and add more firewood. The flames begin to dance, and I close the door. more

The yellow school buses lined up outside the Meyer Wellness Center Dec. 18, their doors swinging open as wave after wave of excited students from Bolivar schools poured out. It was Kids Day at the SBU Bearcats women’s basketball game, and more than 700 kids filled the stands with laughter and boundless energy. more

This past week, two Bearcat football members were named to the Don Hansen NCAA DII All-American team. Senior wide receiver Kamau Ransom and sophomore defensive lineman Caleb Saner both earned Honorable Mention Awards. more

The Space Taters, a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team based in Bolivar and part of Reboot Robotics, recently wrapped up their rookie season, marking an exciting milestone for the homeschooled students involved. more

Entries will be two-person teams, (youth hunters are encouraged to participate). $30 per team due by midnight Feb. 6. Individuals may hunt, but must pay the entire entry fee. more