Citizens Memorial Hospital recognized Auxiliary volunteer Barbara Owens with the 2025 Lillian Hutcheson Award during the Auxiliary’s quarterly meeting April 18. more

Monday, May 5 — Chicken sandwich on WG bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, coleslaw, cookie. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The Polk County Assessor’s office will be mailing out value change notices of assessed value for real estate on May 9, 2025. Questions, call 417-326-4643. Thank you, Rita Lemmon, Polk County Assessor. more

Bolivar Schools and the City of Bolivar have reached a significant agreement to bolster community safety during weather emergencies. The partnership will grant public access to the Bolivar Middle School Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gymnasium outside of regular school hours, including during tornado warnings, providing a vital refuge for residents. more

In a late season scheduled match the Liberator tennis team, 18-0 got the opportunity to face Class 2 Warrensburg, 13-0. more

Charles Albert Winfiel more

Enon Cemetery will hold decoration services Sunday May 11, at Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Service will begin at 11 a.m. with Bro. Martin Hosiner preaching. A basket lunch will follow morning services. Afternoon services will start at approximately 2 p.m. with a short business meeting followed by Bro. Gayland Lightfoot preaching. Everyone is welcome to attend. more

The Bolivar Rotary Club held its 46th annual Civic Service Banquet on Monday, April 28. Jody Shelenhamer, Bolivar Rotary Club co-chairman, proudly awarded the 2025 Civic Service Award to Steve Skopec. more

Special services held by Brother Matt Millam. more

Antioch Cemetery of Pittsburg is seeking donations to help with the maintenance and upkeep of cemetery grounds. more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders will be taken now through May 9. more