Governor Mike Parson recently announced that Bolivar R-1 was awarded nearly $300,000 in grant funds through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s newly created School Safety Grant Program. more

The Dollar General Foundation has recently made its way to Halfway and has gifted grant funds through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Pleasant Hope Schools. more

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. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the creation of the new CMH Research Department, which will expand clinical research studies at CMH. more

In between “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (Star-)lording over the competition and “Fast X” running over anything in its path comes “Book Club: The Next Chapter.” This film’s marketing department looked at a lineup of... more

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Bolivar High School held its Spring Art Show earlier this month, with several students receiving awards for their artwork. more

The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold public virtual hearings in June to receive customer comments in water and sewer rate cases filed by Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Confluence Rivers). more

The National Youth Cutting Horse Association (HYCHA) is looking for new members. Scholarships are available. Information packets are free. Call 417-955-2103 anytime. Deadline is June 30, 2023. more

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Ozarks Community Health Center recently awarded 10 scholarships to local graduating seniors. more