The 48-year-old superintendent of Dadeville School District, Matthew D. Bushey, of Bolivar, died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a two-vehicle crash on Rt. T, two miles southwest of Bolivar.According to a … more

Going back to school can be a whirlwind of school supply shopping, last-minute appointments, and scribbling schedules. And through it all, many of us have our moms to thank for getting everything … more

Students at Bolivar R-1 Schools attended the first classes of the 2022-2023 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 23.Bolivar Early Childhood, Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools were filled with … more

New students at Southwest Baptist University filled the residence halls as they moved into their dorm rooms on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the start of SBU’s Welcome Week. Resident advisors, athletes, … more

As the start of the new Bolivar R-1 school year quickly approaches, the Bolivar Police Department wants to remind local drivers of the importance of stopping for school buses as they load and unload … more

The Ninth Annual Back to School Extravaganza, Saturday, Aug. 6, was a huge success with 660 Polk County students receiving free back to school supplies. The event, organized by Open Hearts Bolivar … more

Senior Kyle Pock has earned his stripes in Missouri high school basketball, and he has now taken his talents to the national level.Pock plays for the Mokan Elite 17-years-old and under basketball … more