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

Trinity Husong; Macks Creek, Ellie Samek; Bolivar, and Logun Whittle; Hermitage, were among the 85 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 16-19, 2024, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. The boys were sponsored by Southwest Electric Cooperative and Ellie was sponsored by Missouri Institute of Cooperatives. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Talented identical twins, Katy Lou & Penny Lea Clark, raised on a working purple hull pea farm near Kilgore, Texas, perform across the country and abroad as a three- piece band, delivering a variety of sounds that most people at first listen confuse with a five-piece. Concentrations focus on multi-genre venues, festival appearances, churches and house concerts. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

The Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Soirée, generously presented by SGC Foodservice, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the farm of Tim and Nancy Erickson in Bolivar. more

The Downtown Bolivar Association is now accepting applications for vendors who would like to sign up for a booth space at Country Days. This annual event hosts a variety of organizations and vendors who offer food, entertainment, and other goods. This year, Country Days will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. more

Donna Lorraine Shuler Shelenhamer more

Jeannette Perreco more

Terri Greer Cloyd more

William Kent Hendrickson 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

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

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The Polk County Courthouse will hold a come and go retirement reception for John Parks on Friday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m on the third floor in the courtroom. John began his services with Polk County in February of 2003 as our Child Support Enforcement Attorney. more

Why we can’t shrink away from pain 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

The Dadeville 4-H Livestock Judging Team began learning the “in’s and out’s” of competitive livestock judging beginning in February, 2024 during after school practices for one and one-half hours, once per week. Busy schedules prevented intense practicing, but by watching instructional videos on beef, swine, sheep and meat goats along with participation in three live beef animal workouts, team members were ready to “try their hands” at a full-fledged judging contest. The team’s first opportunity came at the Gold Buckle Extravaganza held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, July 20, 2024. A strong first showing was made and each team member’s efforts are to be commended. more

The Cabins at Stockton Lake are proud to present Karli & James in concert, Saturday, July 27, starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public and will be held at the Cabin Pavillion. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation are making wage adjustments in July to invest in their employees. The $4 million investment will increase wages for more than 70% of CMH’s workforce. more

Congratulations to Kathy Long, the winner of this month’s drawing. Kathy correctly guessed Bolivar First Christian Church as the I-Spy location. Look for a new location beginning July 31. 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

Chomp more

Summer may be the off-season for high school sports, but both the Liberators and Lady Liberators are putting in time on the pitch as they prepare for a new era of Bolivar Soccer under new head coach, Jason Ingold. more