An old pro found the victory lane in the featured Hermitage Lumber Late Model division on opening night at Lucas Oil Speedway. more

The Halfway/Goodson Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 8 at the Halfway School building in the all-purpose room. more

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The BH-FP is excited to announce the winner of this month’s photo contest, Steve Williamson. He gave a simple description of this winning photograph – “I was at the lake and took this picture. Very peaceful!” Congratulations, Steve! more

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Though I've yet to settle on what I want to be when I grow up, I've never wanted to be anyone other than me. more

On Monday, March 27, Governor Mike Parson attended a joint meeting of the Bolivar Memorial DAV Chapter 66 and Auxiliary. During his remarks he shared thoughts and insights from a governor’s perspective, and some of the highlights and bumps encountered along the way during his tenure as Missouri’s chief executive. His presentation was heartfelt and greatly enjoyed by his fellow DAV members. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Kolton Vandeweerd Memorial Foundation (KVMF) is asking for donations of gently used life jackets. Any size, any color is accepted, no rips or tears. more

With six of their top eight players gone from last season, The Bolivar Liberator boys tennis team looks to regroup with a younger lineup. more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) is once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders may be made through May 1, 2023. The choices for flowers will be either a small spray placed by the stone or a saddle placed over the top of the stone. The cost for the saddle is $50 and the bouquet is $20. Deliveries can be made to cemeteries in Polk County. more

Friends and family are invited to an 80th birthday celebration for Emma Franklin and Emma Mincks. The celebration will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Rose Building. The Rose Building is located at 114 N. Springfield Ave., Bolivar. more