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Applications are now available to apply to become a Missouri Century Farm. Guidelines for becoming a Century Farm are: more

The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee and an address to which the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, April 1, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon. more

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Burriss of Overland Park, Kansas, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julianna E. Burriss to Mr. Zachariah J. Winkler, son of Denise Winkler and Michael Winkler, both of Independence, Missouri. more

Those wanting to take their wardrobe to the next level for this year’s Missouri Beef Days in Bolivar this May have an opportunity to find great options at this year’s Missouri Beef Days Fashion Show in March. more

Caleb is excited to explore agriculture policy opportunities and careers as he serves as a Missouri Farm Bureau 2024 Ambassador. more

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Medical Excellence Scholarships. Interested individuals can obtain the application forms at the CMH Office of Human Resources or download the online application at https://cmhbolivar.info/MedExScholarship. more

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Stan and Velma Lear more

Sydney Waters qualifies for state more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

On Friday, Feb. 9, a two-car collision occurred half a mile north of Bolivar on Mo. 13. The accident happened as a 2006 GMC Sierra, driven by 75-year-old Patton Fraser of Bolivar, traveled straight, crossing Mo. 13 from a county road crossover. He failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2013 Ford Escape. In the Escape were 29-year-old Jordan Turner (driver), passenger Madison Fulton, 24, and a 1-year-old male, all from Belton. Everyone involved was taken to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, with all but Fulton receiving minor injuries. Fulton had serious injuries. Both vehicles were severely damaged and towed from the scene: the GMC was taken by Wakefield Towing and the Ford was removed by B and B Towing. Trooper J.K. Marlin was the responding officer. more