Three Citizens Memorial nurses were named DAISY Award winners. Casey Dampier, LPN, with CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center, is the August 2022 recipient; Amy Dwyer, LPN, with CMH Osceola Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic, is the September 2022 recipient; and Chantel Carter, RN, with CMH Home Care Services is the October 2022 recipient.
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12/19/22
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man considered armed and dangerous in the southwest part of Polk County.
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12/19/22
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Many years in the making, The Walnut Street Theatre is finally getting its roof replaced. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, workers were marching along the steep slopes of the former church building to strip away the old shingles.
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12/17/22
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Bolivar residents are welcome to see all the sights at the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Light the Park event from 6 to 9 p.m. every evening through Friday, Dec. 30
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12/17/22
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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12/17/22
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With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season.
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By Quincy Young
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12/16/22
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Countless hours of searching and praying have finally paid off as the case of the missing 16-year-old Kaitlynn Dooley has finally come to a close.
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By Quincy Young
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12/16/22
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Lorrie Darr and her husband adopted their newest family member, Abby, from the Polk County Humane Society, or PCHS. Abby is a Persian Cat and was previously known as Tabby at the shelter. The Darrs live in nearby Hickory County, which is approximately 35 minutes away.
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By Alana Hindman
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12/16/22
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(Jane is an employee of the Cedar County Republican Newspaper and was willing to share this story of her loss in hopes of helping others who are grieving this season.)
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By Pat Hindman
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12/16/22
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Grandson Colson has never gone to the back of Grandpa’s farm to cut a Christmas tree.
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By Jim Hamilton
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12/16/22
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Monday, Dec. 19 — Chili, side salad, cornbread, chocolate cake.
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12/16/22
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LAND TRANSFERS
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12/16/22
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How well do you know Polk County?
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12/16/22
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The Smith-Cotton Tigers took the floor Friday, Dec. 15 at the Bolivar field house for a non-conference game against the Lady Liberators.
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By Bob Campbell
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12/16/22
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Of all the things you associate with this time of year, the start of bird courtship in the outdoors probably isn’t one of them.
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By Francis Skalicky
Missouri Department of Conservation
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12/15/22
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Southwest Baptist University is partnering with Cedarville University to allow eligible students to be accepted into Cedarville’s Doctor of Pharmacy program.
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By BH-FP news staff
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12/15/22
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Looking for a furry friend? The City of Bolivar Animal Pound is making it easier for pets to find their forever homes this holiday season.
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By BH-FP news staff
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12/14/22
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On Monday, Dec. 12, Citizens Memorial Hospital staff and administration met with Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson to give him a tour of inpatient departments and to share information about the upcoming expansion and improvements to the Bolivar hospital facility.
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By Quincy Young
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12/14/22
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Chad Baker, charged with allegedly killing his 12-year-old son in Bolivar back in August 2020, has recently been placed in the custody of the Fulton State Hospital for an undetermined amount of time after a plea hearing on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Cedar County Circuit Court.
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By BH-FP news staff
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12/14/22
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Winding down the fall semester, 180 Southwest Baptist University graduates are preparing for their time in the spotlight when they are recognized for completing their hard-earned degrees.
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By BH-FP news staff
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12/14/22
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With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season.
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By Quincy Young
quincyy@bolivarmonews.com
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12/14/22
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Children of all ages are welcome to get a free picture with Santa Claus at Sullivan Bank in Pleasant Hope.
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By BH-FP news staff
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12/14/22
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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12/14/22
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