The upcoming election on Tuesday, April 4 will feature several tax-related issues. Voters can decide on issues and propositions – two for Polk County, and one each for the Bolivar R-1 school district, the City of Bolivar, and the City of Humansville. more

Community Connections would like to thank the Bolivar Community for recognizing the importance of parents in our community. We have fantastic partners who work hard every day to support families. A special thanks to Berean Baptist Church, Open Hearts Methodist Church, Woods Supermarket, Polk County Library, Thrive Ministries and Community Outreach Ministries for their participation in celebrating Parental Resilience Day 2023. more

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an online public meeting to educate area residents about a bridge replacement project. more

Community Outreach Ministries recently made their 2022 Annual Report available to the public, highlighting some of their work and accomplishments from the past year. more

Using drugs and alcohol will not take away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make you feel better, but in the long run these addictions will only make things worse. more

Larry Thomas Jarman, 66, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Citizens Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Jarman, and they shared 35 years together. more

Bolivar Intermediate School will host their annual Valentine’s Daughter Dance from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. more

Leta Faye Griffin Johnston, of Raytown passed away at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care on Feb. 1, 2023. more

Leta Faye Griffin Johnston more

Jamie A. Blankenship more

DEATHS more

The annual Night to Shine event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Bolivar Intermediate School. more