Southwest Baptist University conferred 286 undergraduate degrees during two ceremonies Friday, May 19, and 176 graduate degrees during a ceremony Saturday, May 20, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus. more

A 28-year-old man from Springfield was killed in a two-vehicle wreck near Brighton on Saturday, May 20. more

After four years on the waitlist, a veteran from Bolivar got the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. on Wednesday, May 17, through the Honor Flight of the Ozarks, a program that gives veterans a free one-day trip to tour national monuments and war memorials in the D.C. area. more

Keri Clayton, a member of the Bolivar R-1 Board of Education, has achieved Advanced Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. more

The Bolivar Municipal Airport and SOAR (short for, Service Oriented Aviation Readiness) pilot training program are welcoming the community to the groundbreaking celebration of the Andy Glendenning Memorial Park at the airport. more

Governor Mike Parson recently announced that Bolivar R-1 was awarded nearly $300,000 in grant funds through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s newly created School Safety Grant Program. more

Nominations are now being accepted for the Bolivar High School Hall of Fame! The deadline to enter a nomination is July 7th. Here are the criteria: more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation announce recent changes to its boards of directors. more

“I think the story is in the building,” Mark Stephens says, as he strides across the floor of his photography studio. Having recently announced his retirement, Stephens is looking to sell his long-time home and workplace where he has captured many special moments in the lives of people from far and wide. more

Students of local schools were recognized for their achievements in Future Farmers of America at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. more

April is National Donate Life Month, a time devoted to educate Americans about organ donation and to promote and celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donations. more

Pleasant Hope Schools hosted the Southwest Conference (SWC) Field Day on Friday, April 21, to celebrate all students regardless of abilities. more