Nursing is a demanding profession that requires continuous education and training to keep up with the latest developments in patient care. Traditional training methods can be time-consuming, expensive, and sometimes impractical for colleges. However, thanks to advances in technology, virtual reality (VR) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for training healthcare professionals. more

Polk County Library is proud to announce the new collection of all-in-one STEAM kits, which are available at all the branches. more

Cows are on the move and will soon appear around Bolivar in preparation for Missouri Beef Days 2023. Running from May 6-13, Missouri Beef Days will feature a whole slate of fun activities for everyone throughout the week, in addition to regular events designed to educate the public about Missouri’s contributions to the beef industry and appreciate those who work in it. 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

On Wednesday, April 19, the Polk County 4-H Council officers, club presidents and 4-H members made a trip to the State Capital in Jefferson City. more

Southwest Baptist University Theatre will present Dance on Bones at 7 p.m. April 27-30 on the SBU-Bolivar campus. more

Pleasant Hope Schools hosted the Southwest Conference (SWC) Field Day on Friday, April 21, to celebrate all students regardless of abilities. more

Two BoMO Works Apprentices received their U.S. Department of Labor credential Certificate of Completion as registered youth apprentices. more

The Bolivar varsity soccer girls brought out their A game against the Lebanon Lady Yellowjackets despite a chilly, windy evening on Friday, April 21. more

My dad wouldn’t let me take a typing class in high school. more

Mason Beck led all 25 laps in a caution-free O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars main event Saturday night, capturing the headline feature at Lucas Oil Speedway. more

Bolivar R-1 Schools employed a few new administrators for the 2023-2024 school year. more