Gary Elliott was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the August I-Spy game, correctly guessing Sho-Me Service Center. Gary is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

The Polk County Democrats will host their September meeting on Sept. 16, at Smith's Restaurant at 6:30 p.m., dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m., if you wish to come early and fellowship with Democrats around the county. We have invited our Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director, Matt Patterson to join us as our guest speaker for the evening. Matt will be sharing with us his personal experiences at the Democratic National Convention recently held in Chicago, Illinois. He will also be giving us updates about our candidates up and down the ballot this fall and how we can help get them elected. more

Renee Spar more

Receive two free tickets to Dickerson Park Zoo more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the CMH General Surgery Clinic welcome Rachel Pruett, M.D., a general surgeon, to the CMH medical staff. more

The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary more

Friends of the Polk County Library will hold their fall book sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar. more

The Shred Truck will be coming to the Keeling Building from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 6. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce will debut several new awards at a new event later this year. The Chamber Awards Banquet will shine a spotlight on the best of the Bolivar with the BoMo’s Best awards to honor local businesses that have been voted the best by community members in addition to the annual Business of the Year and Community Partner of the Year Awards. more

The Bolivar Area Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is seeking applications for grants from two funds. The Human Services-Community Betterment Fund is granting $15,000 within the range of $3,000 per agency. Only 501c3 agencies may apply every two years. The deadline for submitting grant applications is Oct.1. more

Saturday, Sept. 7 more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Encourages Local Entrepreneurs with Tech Ideas to Register Now more

August 30, 2024 – Harrison, AR – Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and Phillips Media Group (PMG) announced today they have reached an agreement for CMG to acquire PMG’s 16 community newspapers spread across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois, as well as Nowata Printing Company in Springfield, Missouri. more

The annual Country Days event is scheduled to take place beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, on the Bolivar square. There is going to be a day full of fun for all to enjoy, with a great line-up of entertainment, booths, games, food vendors, and other festivities. more

Friday, Aug. 30 the day football fans everywhere were waiting for...the opening night of a new season. more

Bismont Missionary Baptist Church will be starting their revival on Monday, Sept. 2. Service will start at 7 p.m. and will continue each night as long as there is need. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there! Bismont Missionary Baptist Church is located at 4207 South 56th Road, Bolivar. more

Open Hearts United Methodist Church will have their Fall Kickoff at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. There will be outdoor worship on the east lawn with a potluck and yard games. Performing will be Potter’s Wheel. Everyone is welcome. more

Forty years ago I might have been planning another trip to the West about now. more

Cynthia Joyce “Cindy” Johnson more

Karen Lee Johnson Urich more

Lillie Rose Goff more

Sept. 4-13 more

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy. more