New Growth, a west central Missouri small business support organization, is opening a satellite office in Bolivar this month to better serve the southern portion of its 15-county region. more

A 55-year-old man from Osceola was was hurt in a two-car collision at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 near Bolivar. more

Southwest Baptist University announces a new Master of Education/Literacy degree aimed at helping children's academic success. more

Natalie Myers, a Pleasant Hope Middle School student, was named the third-place winner in the visual arts category of the statewide Show-Me I’m Worth Stopping For Contest. more

A man and woman from Bolivar were hurt in a two-car crash at 1:25 p.m. on Monday, March 20 in Humansville. more

Michelle Morris, Polk County Health Center administrator, recently visited Washington D.C. as a representative of Polk County and the state of Missouri at a three-day conference-style event organized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) on Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 27-March 1. more

The public is invited to view the artwork of talented, young artists from 9 area schools, including Dadeville, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Hermitage, Macks Creek, Walnut Grove, Weaubleau, and … more

A Student Prayer Breakfast will be held for middle and high school students from 7 a.m.. to 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5. more

The Greater Polk County Farmers Market is inviting the community to their 15-Year Celebration Easter Family Fun Day from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. more

Wednesday, March 22, Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, along with friends and family welcomed Flat Creek Restaurant with a ribbon cutting. more

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The Polk County Clover Kids met for their March meeting on the evening of Thursday, March 16. The Clover Kids explored chemistry by making ink using Kool-Aid. They made ink stamped prints that they framed with hand embellished creations (frames).  more