Southwest Baptist University’s storied Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will have a new home starting with the Fall 2025 academic semester.
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1/29/25
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The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary School (326-5247) or rshelenhamer@bolivarschools.org for an application.
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1/29/25
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Community Connections Gears Up for 2025 featured at Thursday’s Feb. 6 Community Connections breakfas
Polk County Community Connections will host its monthly breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Polk County Senior Center, 1850 W. Broadway, Bolivar. A free breakfast is provided.
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1/29/25
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S. Craig Morris, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center, has earned board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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1/29/25
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Each year, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a classroom grant for teachers through the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund administered by the Junior Membership. Two grants are available for each state and for the District of Columbia. Applicants must be a classroom teacher for grades kindergarten through 12th grade (public or private school), be sponsored by a local DAR chapter and complete the grant award application. Proposed projects must directly benefit students in the classroom. Funds may be used for supplies and educational resources, but the applicant must detail how these items help to further the educational goals of the DAR. Grants must directly impact students and may not be used for continuing education/workshops for the teacher.
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1/29/25
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Saturday, Jan. 18, was the second annual Deer Hunters Dinner held at the Polk County Fairgrounds.
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1/29/25
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HI LOW PRECIP
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1/29/25
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The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.
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1/29/25
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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1/29/25
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My mom and I love to play games and we tend to get a bit obsessive about them, playing almost daily, before we putter out and need a new form of entertainment.
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Nicole Emmons
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nicolee@bolivarmonews.com
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1/29/25
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Grow herbs indoors under a sunny windowsill or grow lights
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1/28/25
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS
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1/24/25
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Russell Davis, D.O, with Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Nephrology Clinic in Bolivar, has earned board certification in nephrology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Davis joined the CMH medical staff in August 2024.
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1/24/25
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“We are thrilled to hire Pat Miner as our pitching coach.” Bradley said, “Pat has demonstrated the passion and commitment that will greatly benefit our pitching staff and team. The future of Bearcat baseball is bright!”
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1/24/25
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Morrisville Agri Leaders/FFA will host a squirrel Derby, Saturday, Feb. 1.
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1/24/25
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Determining whether you are a business or investor (or something else) for tax purposes is not cut and dry and isn’t always tied to your legal structure. That determination affects the ability to deduct expenses, losses, and how income is taxed. Join Tamara Cushing from the University of Florida as she discusses some of the criteria for this determination and outline how that will impact your tax return.
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1/24/25
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Do you speak techno-slovakian?
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1/24/25
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Since two new releases made about $11 million each at the domestic box office this past weekend, and since I don’t have much to say about either movie, I’ve decided to throw them both a quick review.
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By Bob Garver
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1/24/25
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Dickerson Park Zoo will provide live owls for indoor programs in nature center auditorium.
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1/24/25
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“Adding value to your cattle helps make your cattle operation profitable,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University to provide the SW MO Beef Cattle Conference, which will educate cattle producers on strategies that will add value to their beef cattle operation.
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1/24/25
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Troop 45 Pack 128 will host a Pinewood Derby from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Bolivar Elks Lodge. The event will feature a build-your-own Lego car class for the kids to build on-site.
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1/24/25
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How well do you know Polk County?
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1/24/25
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The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary School (326-5247) or rshelenhamer@bolivarschools.org for an application.
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1/24/25
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Bolivar Police Chief Mark Webb has announced he will soon retire from his career in law enforcement.
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1/24/25
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