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The City of Bolivar recently updated policies surrounding its Annual Citywide Cleanup. This year, all items must be placed by curbs by 6 a.m. Monday, April 29. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Annual Citywide Cleanup set for April 29
Long time SBU tennis coach John Bryant is set to be inducted into the 2024 MIAA Hall of Fame.
City of Bolivar works with stakeholders to intervene in Liberty rate hike
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CMH opens CMH Health & Wellness Clinic March 4

Citizens Memorial Hospital launched a new medical clinic March 4. The clinic provides wellness visits for patients without a primary care provider and hospital transitional care services for patients without primary care support.
The court, front row Finnleigh Anderson, Esmerelda Jones, Ellie Same, Ellie Thomas, Abbey DuVall, Ayden Spotila, Megan Howard, Sophia Garber, Denver Dooley; back row, Bella Essay, Kanton Fisher, Remmer Carr, Seth Martin, Trenton Patke, Drake Durham, Ethan Graves, Jason Wilkinson, Gardner Casey, Emma Goodman.

Courtwarming 2024

After a weather delay, the Liberators celebrated their 2024 Courtwarming on Tuesday, Feb. 20. 
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DR. MICHAEL METHVIN NAMED NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF BOLIVAR R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOLIVAR, Mo - The Bolivar R-1 School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Methvin as its new superintendent. Dr. Methvin brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in educational leadership to his new role.
The girls enjoyed having their pictures taken with their dates in the Barbie photo booth.

In our Barbie era

Thursday, Feb. 8, BIS hosted their annual Valentine's Daughter dance. The event brought little girls with their 'dates', ready to dance, snack and enjoy themselves...during their Barbie era. 
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Election

Aldermen Take Their Oaths

Aldermen are sworn in during the April 11 meeting. 

Due to the Elections on April 2, the Aldermen meeting was moved from its usual Tuesday to Thursday evening. The session began with the approval of the elections followed by the swearing-in ceremony for the four Aldermen elected at the beginning of April.

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News

Marshall speaker for genealogy meeting this month

The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held Thursday, May 2. Speaker for the evening will be Billy Marshall who will share information on the town of Orleans that was one of the first settlements in Polk County. The meeting, held at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the square, will begin at 7:00 with a short business meeting and what has become a tradition – trivia questions!

It pays to read the paper

Melissa Hegle was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the April I-Spy game, correctly guessing Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center. Melissa is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well.
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Norma Lenz celebrates 95th birthday

The family of Norma Lenz will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Saturday, May 4 with a come and go brunch from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rose Building, 114 N. Springfield Avenue, Bolivar.

Polk County’s Got Talent

Auditions are now open for the annual Polk County’s Got Talent show, an event that recognizes local talent and raises funds for Community Outreach Ministries.

Venture Philanthropy Meets Venture Capital

Codefi Launches New Co-Investment Funds Pioneering Hybrid Model Blends Seed Funding and Venture Philanthropy to Catalyze Startup Growth in Smaller Metropolitan Areas and Rural Communities Across Southern Missouri.
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34th annual CMH Foundation Medical Excellence Golf Classic scheduled for June 6

The 34th annual Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Medical Excellence Golf Classic, presented by SGC Foodservice, is set for Thursday, June 6. The event will be held at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar.

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Sports

Rex Brown award winners

SBU athletics department announced Issac Scroggins and Kallyn Stumbo as this years’ Rex Brown award winners as announced at the 2nd annual Purple Carpet Premiere.
# 8 Senior Levi Marshall hits against Walnut Grove during the game on Tuesday, April 23. Pleasant Hope won 10-3. STAFF PHOTO/MIKE KOOTZ

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Girls
The Garber sisters, Ellen (#5) and Sophia (#14), celebrate Sophia’s first varsity goal that followed a free kick from Ellen in the game at Fair Grove. STAFF PHOTO/ANNIE THOMAS

Soccer Sisters

Coaches often work to build a team that feels like family. For six soccer Lady Liberators, it is family. Three sets of sisters currently suit up for Bolivar and at times this season, they’ve comprised over half of the 11 positions on the field. With girls representing all four grade levels at BHS, junior Ellen Garber, freshman Sophia Garber, senior Ese Jones, junior Julia Jones, senior Ellie Thomas, and sophomore Josie Thomas are soaking up this one season all six get to share.
Sophomore keeper Aby Kaufmann makes another save in goal for the Lady Liberators. STAFF PHOTOS/ANNIE THOMAS

Liberators Compete but Fall to Falcons

Bolivar soccer returned to their home pitch Tuesday, April 23 to host conference opponent Glendale in a 2-4 match, dropping only their third loss on the season.
Senior forward Claire Giglio works to keep position on her defender before settling the ball for an attack.

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Girls
Freshman defender Abby Clark fights to win control of the ball. STAFF PHOTO/ANNIE THOMAS

Lady LIberators continue to battle

When the soccer Lady Liberators last met the Lady Bulldogs in Rolla during the 2023 season, they were on the receiving end of a 1-9 loss. Playing host to this conference opponent last Tuesday, April 16, Bolivar was looking for some redemption. In their fifth game in as many days, the Lady Liberators battled fatigue in addition to their on-field challengers. Bolivar fought to stay competitive in the first half keeping Rolla out of the goal but was unable to control possession and convert shots themselves.
Jason Wilkinson clears the bar easily. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL

Southwest Baptist Bearcat Track Classic brings a large crowd to town

Southwest Baptist University hosted a 19-team class 4-5 boys and girls high school track meet on Monday, April 22.
Cy Douglas on the return. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL

Bolivar tennis shines, captures the Bolivar Tennis Tournament

Liberator boys tennis continues to march forward. After a convincing tournament win at Warrensburg, the Liberators returned to their amazing home court to host their own tournament.

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Basketball
Conner Neal looks over the Trailblazer defense. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL

Liberators sectional dreams dashed by Father Tolton 73-36

On Tuesday, March 5, the Bolivar Liberators were looking to bring the amazing energy and teamwork that powered them through the district tournament to the state sectional game with Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School of Columbia.

Front row - Hannah Hale, Serenity Wade, Katelyn Sandidge, Destiny Larimer, Payton Gray, Manager. Back row - Chad Burton, Arieanna Larimer, Anna Everson, Anna Roller, Nora Everson, Lexi Clemons, Brian Gray
The Lady Knights of Polk County Christian School were recognized as state champions in division 4 for the girls Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association ( MCSAA) basketball state championship.
Seth Martin beats the Buffalo defense for two. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
The third seed in District 10 Class 4, the Bolivar Liberators challenged their neighbors the Buffalo Bison (4-20).
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The Shuler family is excited to announce that Connor Shuler, a Pleasant Hope High School ‘24 graduate, will be continuing his basketball career with Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.
Drake Durham goes hard to the basket. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
Thursday, Feb. 22, the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats (23-3) rolled into Bolivar to compete in the last regular season game for both teams.

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Opinion
All Branches Closed May 8
Kathy’s Pasta and Savour, at 329 S. Main Ave, have been in Bolivar for years but came under new ownership in December, when husband and wife, Iris Pogue and Edward Cahoj, took over the business.
All a telephone was good for when I was a boy was talking to people beyond earshot.
I find myself at the crossroads as I recently realized I may have traversed the bridge to old fuddy-duddyness. I noticed the first traces of it about five years ago, probably around the time the first grey hair appeared at my temples.
My brother often tells me that a favorite expression among gardeners is “maybe next year” when things didn’t necessarily go according to plan. Maybe the weather conditions weren’t exactly right that year or maybe there just weren't enough hours in the day to implement whatever it was, but there was always that hope that perhaps next year would be different.

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School
As summer vacation comes to a close, it’s almost that time of year when parents rush to the stores for supplies and teachers dress up their classrooms to welcome back fresh-faced students.
While donations of supplies have poured in, organizers of Saturday’s Tenth Annual Polk County Back to School Extravaganza say more are always needed.
A Missouri State University student from Halfway was awarded for her success at the 2023 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 22-25.
Registration for all Humansville R-IV students will take place Aug. 9 through Aug.11, from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration packets will be available for parent pick up starting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Sullivan Bank in Pleasant Hope will be doing a school supply drive for the Pleasant Hope School District.

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Business
Lynn Coffey. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
If you thought that last year’s Missouri Beef Days rodeo action was intense, just wait until you see the action at a brand-new competition this year – the Missouri Beef Days Celebrity Chef Showdown!
All are invited to join with Polk County Community Connections in partnership with First Baptist Church-Bolivar for the annual ‘Gathering Practice’ in observance of the National Day of Prayer. The non-denominational, community event, at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2 is at the Rose Building, 114 N. Springfield Ave., Bolivar. A light breakfast will be provided by First Baptist. All are invited.
Promotion to Vice President of Programs, Hiring of Chief Operations Officer.
Sunday, April 29, dark clouds hovered over the area most of the day, some bringing showers and some bringing severe weather to some areas. STAFF PHOTO/LINDA SIMMONS
Weather report
Thursday, May 2

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