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The last day of winter came in very warm and pleasant, but before noon that all changed when a cold front moved through. Besides trees and limbs being blown down, patio furniture and trash barrels could be found blowing across yards and roadways, as well as siding and roofs receiving damage. more

Phil and Pam Morgan will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Rondo Baptist Church as part of their Amen Tour. more

Southwest Baptist University has completed the sale of its Stufflebam Campus to Polk County Cares, effective March 19, 2025. more

Bolivar Technical College (BTC) is proud to announce it has been selected to receive a $343,000 grant from the Missouri State Board of Nursing through the Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP). The grant is part of a $5 million statewide initiative aimed at strengthening nursing education programs across Missouri. more

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MORRISVILLE - With tooth decay remaining the leading chronic disease affecting children1 and 29% of Missouri third graders having untreated cavities,2 establishing essential oral health habits at an early age has never been more vital. Delta Dental of Missouri, the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization, is tackling this issue through its popular Land of Smiles® dental education program, teaching kindergarten through third-grade students essential oral health habits. Since 2002, this free, interactive program – featuring superhero Captain Super Grin® and his sidekicks – has impacted 1.2 million kids across 113 Missouri counties through in-person and virtual elementary school performances. This winter and spring, an additional 30,000+ kids at 150+ schools statewide will participate, including those most recently at Marion C Early Elementary School in Morrisville. more

Homeowners may have trees that were damaged by March 14 storm. more

BH-FP celebrates promotions for two employees more

 Amanda Randall more

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The Historical Society of Polk County Missouri is pleased to announce the Museum’s 2025 Open Season is just around the corner. (You probably already know it’s in Missouri, but there are TWELVE Polk Counties in the United States, which often causes some confusion.) more

The 4th Annual Missouri Beef Days festival is fast approaching. Scheduled for May 3-10, 2025, the week-long celebration honors the state's rich heritage in the beef industry and features a variety of family-friendly events, including a street fair, agricultural expo, banquet, cowboy church, rodeo, parade, and concert. more

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Sew 'N' Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, March 21 at the United Methodist Church, 105 East Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the fellowship hall. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10 a.m. Our meeting will be a Sew and Round Table with 1. Beach Bag, 2. Half Square Triangle. Bring your machines and let's sew! All those interested in quilting are welcome to attend. For any questions please call Elizabeth Morgan at 417-422-7195 more

Bolivar Girls had three District 6 Champs who went on to place at the Missouri USA Wrestling for ages 8 to 14. Mackenzie Davis placed third in Districts to qualify for the state tournament in the 14U 110 lbs. weight class. She won her first match 20-2, lost her second match, won by Fall for her third match but then lost the next one, eliminating her. more

SBU women’s track and field members Collinique Farrington and Stephanique Dean completed the NCAA National Championships Saturday. Both of them made the podium and led the Bearcats to become the 14th-best team in the Nation, beating out all other GLVC teams. more

Blake Cozad, of Bolivar, was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy more

Bolivar Middle School recently released its third-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

Pleasant Hope Schools recently released its third-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

Bolivar Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Colt Blair as the district’s new Director of Athletics and Activities. A 2005 graduate of Bolivar High School, Colt Blair brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the community. more