CIVIL PETITIONS more

Polk County Republicans would like to extend an invitation to attend a “Meet the Candidates” Ice Cream Social to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the first Pavilion in Dunnegan Park in Bolivar. This will be an opportunity to hear from local and state candidates before voting in the August 6th Primary. Everyone is welcome. more

Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at the Polk County Road & Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Society’s research facility on the southeast corner of the square in Bolivar. more

To celebrate 60 years since graduation, the Bolivar High School class of 1964 will gather for a class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m. at Smith’s Restaurant. For more information contact Ken Murray at 417-777-1530 or Deanna Burns at 417-770-0484. more

I have been fortunate over the years to have two collections of my personal columns published in softcover books. more

“Even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me” (Psalm 139:10) God will hold us. I love this, don’t you? We can trust Him to hold us through our disappointments, disease, and distress. He holds up our heads and wraps around us like a lifejacket when the waves of life threaten to drown us. His right hand holds ours and walks through the fire with us. more

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) is pleased to announce and congratulate Dr. Juris more

On March 13, 2024, Liberty Utilities (Missouri Water) Corp. d/b/a Liberty filed proposed tariff sheets to increase its annual revenues by a total of an additional $7,990,089 in annual water revenues and an additional $75,178 in annual sewer revenues. The Commission directed the parties to submit proposed details for local public hearings. The Commission’s Staff submitted proposed locations for eight in-person local public hearings and two virtual public hearings. Liberty proposed that the Commission limit the number of local public hearings to four in-person hearings and two virtual public hearings. The Commission will set six in-person local public hearings and two virtual public hearings. more

Polk County Humane Society (PCHS) will hold a golf tournament at Silo Ridge Golf & Country Club on Monday, August 12, in an effort to raise funds in support of the cats and dogs in their care. more

The Southwest Missouri Antique Tractor Puller’s Association (SWMATPA) invited people from all over the region to the tractor pull at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Bolivar on Saturday, July 20. more

More than 165 youth entering kindergarten through eighth grade attended three nights of soccer camp last week hosted by BHS soccer coaches and players. Campers were divided by grade level ranges into three time slots with each section of campers receiving instruction, skill development, game play, and even a little time to cool off in the field sprinklers on the final night. Bringing back this longtime summer tradition for area soccer players, Coach Jason Ingold led his first youth camp as the new Liberator head coach with the help of assistant coaches Zach Waters and Zach Warwick, and up to 30 of his high school players from both the girls and boys programs. Many of these current Liberators grew up attending BHS youth soccer camp and showed up last week to help encourage, instruct, and connect with this generation of youth soccer campers. Ingold also acknowledged Sonic for providing coupons for all campers and drinks for the high school helpers. more

Highlight of Fair Play pasture walk more

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 4. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. more

HI LOW PRECIP more

Friday, Aug. 2, the Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center will host a movie starting at dusk with all donations going to the City of Bolivar Animal Pound. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Business of the Year and Community Partner of the Year along with new business awards, including a People’s Choice selection. more

Kathy Long was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the July I-Spy game, correctly guessing Bolivar First Christian Church. Kathy is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

It has been brought to our attention that there was an inaccurate statement in the Candidate Profiles. Scott Pursselley, who is running for Public Administrator, is not a bus driver for senior citizens, as was stated by another candidate’s submission. Pursselley currently works for City Utilities of Springfield as a Field Service Technician, dealing with natural gas issues and carbon monoxide calls at peoples’ homes. He also works for the Polk County Coroner’s Office. more

Community members now have an opportunity to show financial support for a project designed to beautify and promote Bolivar for many years to come. more

The City of Bolivar Parks and Recreation Department is seeking feedback from residents and visitors about inclusive playgrounds and the needs of the community. more

Saturday, Aug. 3 more

On Saturday, July 27, at 12:21 a.m., Polk County Deputies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were dispatched to Morrisville for reports of a shooting that left a juvenile dead from multiple gunshots to the torso. more

The Polk County Health Center and Community Outreach Ministries are offering their free lunches again for the month of July. Lunches are available for free to kids between 0-18. As in the past years the lunches are provided between 11:30 and 12:30 p.m., at Cribbs Family Park, 410 W. Madison, Bolivar. more

Mariah Hollabaugh, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CPEL, system director of pharmacy at Citizens Memorial Hospital and CMH Foundation, recently earned the Certified Pharmacy Executive Leader (CPEL) credential from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). more