The community is welcome to attend a book signing for local author Jim Jones at 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 19 in the Southwest Baptist University Campus Store. more

Ann Magaha will be discussing her novel Aldrich, MO Pop. 199 at the Aldrich Methodist Church on Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. more

The Missouri State Board of Nursing has awarded Southwest Baptist University nearly $300,000 in grant money to enhance and grow the SBU nursing programs on both the Bolivar and Springfield campuses. more

The Guardians of the Galaxy were the goofballs of the Marvel Cinematic Universe before “everyone” wanted to be the goofballs of the MCU. The first film from 2014 pulled off the unlikely feat of... more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar in the ministry building. more

PCGS will be offering two classes on Saturday, May 20. The first class, which will begin at 10 a.m., will help you learn how to organize and store your research. more

Josiah Bartgis, a Missouri State University student from Bolivar, won the Outstanding Delegation for Council on Environmental Affairs - Syria award at the Model Arab League event held at the university from April 28-29, 2023. Bartgis is majoring in political science. more

The Bolivar Elks Lodge will be hosting a Mother’s Day dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14. more

The Sew ‘n Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, May 19 at the east entrance of the fellowship hall at the Open Hearts United Methodist Church. more

On Saturday, May 6, the annual JAG Royal Tea Party made a lot of little girls' and boys' dreams come true. more

The Annual Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) Region 6 Meeting/Luncheon was held on April 21, 2023 at the First Assembly of God Church in Osceola with 80 retired teachers, retired school personnel and guests in attendance. more

How well do you know Polk County? more