[{"title":"Bolivar Aquatic Center Dive-In Movie","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Don\u0026#039;t miss the Aquatic Center\u0026#039;s upcoming Dive-in Movie on Friday, Aug. 7! The movie starts at dusk, and the pool closes when the movie is done.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Voting for the featured movie is running until Friday, July 24. The choices include Hoppers, The Spongebob Movie, and Zootopia 2.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/VoteDive-inMovie\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/VoteDive-inMovie\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u003C\/a\u003E class=\u0026quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/VoteDive-inMovie\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/VoteDive-inMovie\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u003C\/a\u003E class=\u0026quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;to vote for the movie you\u0026#039;d like to watch!\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Admission is one item\u0026amp;nbsp;from the approved list donated to the City of Bolivar Animal Pound. It includes one donation per person or per family of four.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pedigree Adult Dog Food (18 lb. bag per family of four)\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Puppy, Cat, or Kitten Chow (14\/15 lb. bag per family of four)\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cat Litter (15 lb. bag\/container per family of four)\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bleach\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paper Towels\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dog or Cat Toys\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dog Collars or Leashes\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You can have a great time while supporting a great cause!\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;See you there!\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4331","link":"\/parks-recreation\/page\/bolivar-aquatic-center-dive-movie-0"},{"title":"National Night Out ","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;The Bolivar Police Department hopes to encourage neighborly relationships and share free fun for families and folks of all ages at this year\u0026#039;s National Night Out!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Bolivar PD\u2019s National Night Out event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1710 W. Broadway St.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;The evening will include free swimming at the aquatic center, safety demonstrations, a kids\u0026#039; bike rodeo, a booth fair featuring local businesses and nonprofits, free hot dogs and chips, and much more.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;\u201cWe\u2019re so excited to share this night with our community,\u201d Bolivar PD Lt. Brian Whalen, event organizer, said. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to celebrate everything that makes Bolivar a great place to live and work and bring our officers together with the people they\u2019ve sworn to serve and protect.\u201d \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Neighborhoods throughout Bolivar are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across 18,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide during this year\u2019s National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make neighborhoods safer and more caring places.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Together, the Bolivar Police Department and local residents, non-profits, and businesses are making that happen through this event.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;When National Night Out began, neighbors across the nation were asked to turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most communities now celebrate National Night Out by hosting block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits, and more.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;For more information about Bolivar\u2019s National Night Out, please visit natw.org or contact \u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\/node\/2086\u0026quot; data-entity-type=\u0026quot;node\u0026quot; data-entity-uuid=\u0026quot;e3ad6a37-6f6c-48d4-9ca2-735d5b357f9e\u0026quot; data-entity-substitution=\u0026quot;canonical\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Lt. Brian Whalen\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4316","link":"\/police-department\/page\/national-night-out"},{"title":"Board of Aldermen Regular Session","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4351","link":"\/board-alderman\/meeting\/board-aldermen-regular-session-22"},{"title":"Open Forum to discuss Bolivar\u0026#039;s Flock Camera system","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Board of Aldermen will host an open forum next week to discuss Bolivar\u0026#039;s Flock camera system.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bolivar City Hall, 345 S. Main Ave.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The forum will be immediately prior to the Board\u0026#039;s regularly scheduled meeting and will give citizens an opportunity to speak with Bolivar\u0026#039;s aldermen about the system.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you have any questions or need more information, please contact City Hall at 417-326-2489.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4341","link":"\/board-alderman\/meeting\/open-forum-discuss-bolivars-flock-camera-system"},{"title":"Personnel Committee Meeting","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4356","link":"\/personnel-committee\/meeting\/personnel-committee-meeting-11"},{"title":"Registration closes for Fall Youth Soccer","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Registration opens for Bolivar Parks \u0026amp;amp; Recreation\u0026#039;s Youth Fall Soccer on Monday, June 22, and closes on Sunday, July 19. Late registration runs until Sunday, July 26, with a 20% late fee. \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Visit \u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\u0026quot;ext\u0026quot; href=\u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MO\/bolivar-mo\/catalog\u0026amp;quot\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MO\/bolivar-mo\/catalog\u0026amp;quot\u003C\/a\u003E; data-extlink=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot; rel=\u0026quot;noopener noreferrer\u0026quot; title=\u0026quot;(opens in a new window)\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;the Bolivar Parks \u0026amp;amp; Recreation online portal\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt; to find the full details and sign up online.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Call Sports Coordinators \u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bolivar.mo.us\/parks-recreation\/directory-listing\/chase-hampton\u0026amp;quot\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.bolivar.mo.us\/parks-recreation\/directory-listing\/chase-hamp\u2026\u003C\/a\u003E; data-entity-type=\u0026quot;node\u0026quot; data-entity-uuid=\u0026quot;d114778d-2643-4cf1-8bfb-6cc2f7b382c2\u0026quot; data-entity-substitution=\u0026quot;canonical\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Chase Hampton\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bolivar.mo.us\/parks-recreation\/directory-listing\/devin-dickerson\u0026amp;quot\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.bolivar.mo.us\/parks-recreation\/directory-listing\/devin-dick\u2026\u003C\/a\u003E; data-entity-type=\u0026quot;node\u0026quot; data-entity-uuid=\u0026quot;fbd5a01e-2afb-47ce-b4d5-f89b05dc5a0c\u0026quot; data-entity-substitution=\u0026quot;canonical\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Devin Dickerson\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt; for more information.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4281","link":"\/parks-recreation\/page\/registration-closes-fall-youth-soccer-0"},{"title":"Board of Aldermen Work Session","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4321","link":"\/board-alderman\/meeting\/board-aldermen-work-session-18"},{"title":"Planning \u0026amp; Zoning Commision Regular Meeting","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4296","link":"\/planning-zoning-commission\/meeting\/planning-zoning-commision-regular-meeting-1"},{"title":"Parents\u0026#039; meeting for Bolivar City Fire Junior Fire Cadet program","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Do you know a teenager who wants to prepare for an exciting career? Do they want to serve others in the community?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If so, the Bolivar City Fire Junior Fire Cadet program is perfect for them!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#039;re excited to train the next generation of first responders through this program. It\u0026#039;s designed for students ages 13 to 18 who are in 7th grade through their senior year.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Participants will learn\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CPR and basic life support\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Patient care \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fire dynamics\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Community service \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Career and education planning\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;And much more\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Join us for an upcoming parents\u0026#039; informational meeting.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;6 p.m. \u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monday, July 6\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Public Safety Center, 211 W. Walnut Street\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#039;d love to see you there!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;For more information, contact Cadet Director Lt. Danielle Music by phone at 417-328-5853 or \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\/node\/4081\u0026quot; data-entity-type=\u0026quot;node\u0026quot; data-entity-uuid=\u0026quot;9ff15272-cb7d-4ff7-9e48-bb402fc33d54\u0026quot; data-entity-substitution=\u0026quot;canonical\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Deputy Chief Clint Gibbens\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt; by phone at 417-307-0004 or by email at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:cgibbens@bolivar.mo.us\u0022\u003Ecgibbens@bolivar.mo.us\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4301","link":"\/fire-department\/page\/parents-meeting-bolivar-city-fire-junior-fire-cadet-program"},{"title":"Registration closed for Youth Flag \u0026amp; Tackle Football ","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Registration opens for Bolivar Parks \u0026amp;amp; Recreation\u0026#039;s Youth Flag \u0026amp;amp; Tackle Football on Monday, June 1, and closes Sunday, July 5. Late registration runs until Sunday, July 12, with a 20% late fee. \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Visit \u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\u0026quot;ext\u0026quot; href=\u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MO\/bolivar-mo\/catalog\u0026amp;quot\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MO\/bolivar-mo\/catalog\u0026amp;quot\u003C\/a\u003E; data-extlink=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot; rel=\u0026quot;noopener noreferrer\u0026quot; title=\u0026quot;(opens in a new window)\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;the Bolivar Parks \u0026amp;amp; Recreation online portal\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt; to find the full details and sign up online.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Call Sports Coordinators Chase Hampton and Devin Dickerson at 417-777-1215 for more information.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4286","link":"\/parks-recreation\/page\/registration-closed-youth-flag-tackle-football"},{"title":"Kids\u0026#039; bike parade at Celebration of Freedom","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Bolivar Police Department is partnering with the Bolivar Rotary Club to offer a kids\u0026#039; bike parade at this year\u0026#039;s Celebration of Freedom on the Southwest Baptist University campus. The special parade is in honor of America\u0026#039;s 250th anniversary.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The event is for children ages 12 and under. The parade will start at 5:30 p.m.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Kids are invited to dress up for the holiday and decorate their non-motorized bikes, trikes, and scooters for the Fourth of July holiday.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;They will follow as Bolivar police officers escort them on a special parade route around the Celebration of Freedom festivities.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Participants should meet at the north end of the SBU student union parking lot on South Pike Avenue.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The parade will end on the circle drive on Ingman Avenue, near the southeast corner of SBU\u0026#039;s forum.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026quot;We can\u0026#039;t wait to see the creative ways the kids choose to decorate their bikes,\u0026quot; Bolivar PD Cpl. Brian Whalen said. \u0026quot;We\u0026#039;re excited we get to celebrate this memorable Fourth of July with the children of our community! We hope everyone comes out to watch and support them.\u0026quot;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4236","link":"\/police-department\/page\/kids-bike-parade-celebration-freedom"},{"title":"Fireworks Allowed Within City Limits","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar residents will again have the chance to shoot off fireworks within city limits this Fourth of July holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;People can use consumer fireworks within city limits from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, per ordinance.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Those 18 years old and younger must have adult supervision while shooting off fireworks.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Also, people cannot use fireworks in city parks, within 300 feet of a gas station or within 500 feet of any fireworks stand, public gathering, or public building. Floating lanterns are not permitted.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;According to the ordinance, the use of fireworks is not allowed if a burn ban has been issued by the Bolivar City Fire Department.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar City Fire Chief Brent Watkins encourages the community to keep safety standards in mind when using fireworks this holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;He notes the city\u2019s ordinance requires people to be \u201ccareful and prudent\u201d when shooting off fireworks within city limits.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cInjuries from fireworks are very real and happen across the nation every Fourth of July holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cUsing fireworks irresponsibly can lead to serious burns, injuries, and even death. We don\u2019t want any member of our community to get hurt in this way.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Watkins shares the following safety tips for the use of fireworks:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Young children can even suffer injuries from sparklers, which burn at temperatures of around 2,000 degrees \u2014 hot enough to melt some metals.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. They could ignite at any moment.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t point or throw fireworks at another person.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t carry fireworks in a pocket.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t shoot them off in metal or glass containers.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishaps.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;After fireworks are done burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose. Leave them in a bucket of water overnight.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t immediately throw used fireworks in the trash.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Buy fireworks from a state authorized vendor.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cOur fire department family wants you, your family, and your friends to have a safe and fun holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cPlease keep safety and caution in mind if you choose to shoot off fireworks this Fourth of July.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Find more information about fireworks safety on the Missouri Division of Fire Safety website at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u003C\/a\u003E view the entire City of Bolivar fireworks ordinance, visit the City of Bolivar website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u0022\u003Ewww.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u003C\/a\u003E. Click on the \u201cMunicipal Code\u201d icon on the main landing page, then search for Section 225.570 in the code.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4226","link":"\/fire-department\/page\/fireworks-allowed-within-city-limits"},{"title":"Holiday hours at the Bolivar Recreation \u0026amp; Aquatic Center ","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;The Bolivar Recreation \u0026amp;amp; Aquatic Center will have modified hours and services for the Fourth of July holiday.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Our hours of operation for the fitness center and pool will be noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;We won\u0026#039;t offer fitness classes that day.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;We\u0026#039;ll be back to normal hours and operations on Sunday, July 5.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4251","link":"\/parks-recreation\/page\/holiday-hours-bolivar-recreation-aquatic-center"},{"title":"Fireworks Allowed Within City Limits","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar residents will again have the chance to shoot off fireworks within city limits this Fourth of July holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;People can use consumer fireworks within city limits from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, per ordinance.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Those 18 years old and younger must have adult supervision while shooting off fireworks.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Also, people cannot use fireworks in city parks, within 300 feet of a gas station or within 500 feet of any fireworks stand, public gathering, or public building. Floating lanterns are not permitted.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;According to the ordinance, the use of fireworks is not allowed if a burn ban has been issued by the Bolivar City Fire Department.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar City Fire Chief Brent Watkins encourages the community to keep safety standards in mind when using fireworks this holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;He notes the city\u2019s ordinance requires people to be \u201ccareful and prudent\u201d when shooting off fireworks within city limits.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cInjuries from fireworks are very real and happen across the nation every Fourth of July holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cUsing fireworks irresponsibly can lead to serious burns, injuries, and even death. We don\u2019t want any member of our community to get hurt in this way.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Watkins shares the following safety tips for the use of fireworks:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Young children can even suffer injuries from sparklers, which burn at temperatures of around 2,000 degrees \u2014 hot enough to melt some metals.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. They could ignite at any moment.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t point or throw fireworks at another person.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t carry fireworks in a pocket.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t shoot them off in metal or glass containers.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishaps.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;After fireworks are done burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose. Leave them in a bucket of water overnight.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t immediately throw used fireworks in the trash.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Buy fireworks from a state authorized vendor.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cOur fire department family wants you, your family, and your friends to have a safe and fun holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cPlease keep safety and caution in mind if you choose to shoot off fireworks this Fourth of July.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Find more information about fireworks safety on the Missouri Division of Fire Safety website at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u003C\/a\u003E view the entire City of Bolivar fireworks ordinance, visit the City of Bolivar website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u0022\u003Ewww.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u003C\/a\u003E. Click on the \u201cMunicipal Code\u201d icon on the main landing page, then search for Section 225.570 in the code.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4226","link":"\/fire-department\/page\/fireworks-allowed-within-city-limits"},{"title":"Bolivar City Hall, offices closed for Fourth of July holiday","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Bolivar City Hall, the administrative offices at the Public Safety Center, and the City of Bolivar Animal Pound will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;City locations will return to normal hours on Monday, July 6.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4246","link":"\/administration\/page\/bolivar-city-hall-offices-closed-fourth-july-holiday"},{"title":"Registration closes for Adult Slow Pitch Softball ","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Registration for Adult Slow Pitch Softball opens Monday, June 1, and closes Friday, July 3.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#039;ve again combined sessions so there\u0026#039;s a longer season that will run from Monday, July 6, to Wednesday, Oct. 7.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Visit the \u0026lt;a class=\u0026quot;ext\u0026quot; href=\u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MO\/bolivar-mo\/catalog\u0026amp;quot\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MO\/bolivar-mo\/catalog\u0026amp;quot\u003C\/a\u003E; data-extlink=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot; rel=\u0026quot;noopener noreferrer\u0026quot; title=\u0026quot;(opens in a new window)\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Bolivar Parks \u0026amp;amp; Recreation online portal\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt; to learn more and sign up online.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4291","link":"\/parks-recreation\/page\/registration-closes-adult-slow-pitch-softball-0"},{"title":"Lecture series session on the Declaration of Independence","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;With our nation\u0026#039;s 250th anniversary right around the corner, the City of Bolivar is reflecting on America\u0026#039;s history.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#039;re hosting a special two-part lecture series about the Declaration of Independence featuring local political scientist Coyle Neal, Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;There will be two sessions, each with a unique look at our nation\u0026#039;s founding.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7 p.m. Thursday, July 2\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Both sessions will be at Bolivar City Hall, 345 S. Main Ave.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Light refreshments will be provided.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We hope to see you there!\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4206","link":"\/administration\/page\/lecture-series-session-declaration-independence"},{"title":"Fireworks Allowed Within City Limits","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar residents will again have the chance to shoot off fireworks within city limits this Fourth of July holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;People can use consumer fireworks within city limits from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, per ordinance.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Those 18 years old and younger must have adult supervision while shooting off fireworks.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Also, people cannot use fireworks in city parks, within 300 feet of a gas station or within 500 feet of any fireworks stand, public gathering, or public building. Floating lanterns are not permitted.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;According to the ordinance, the use of fireworks is not allowed if a burn ban has been issued by the Bolivar City Fire Department.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar City Fire Chief Brent Watkins encourages the community to keep safety standards in mind when using fireworks this holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;He notes the city\u2019s ordinance requires people to be \u201ccareful and prudent\u201d when shooting off fireworks within city limits.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cInjuries from fireworks are very real and happen across the nation every Fourth of July holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cUsing fireworks irresponsibly can lead to serious burns, injuries, and even death. We don\u2019t want any member of our community to get hurt in this way.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Watkins shares the following safety tips for the use of fireworks:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Young children can even suffer injuries from sparklers, which burn at temperatures of around 2,000 degrees \u2014 hot enough to melt some metals.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. They could ignite at any moment.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t point or throw fireworks at another person.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t carry fireworks in a pocket.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t shoot them off in metal or glass containers.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishaps.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;After fireworks are done burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose. Leave them in a bucket of water overnight.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t immediately throw used fireworks in the trash.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Buy fireworks from a state authorized vendor.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cOur fire department family wants you, your family, and your friends to have a safe and fun holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cPlease keep safety and caution in mind if you choose to shoot off fireworks this Fourth of July.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Find more information about fireworks safety on the Missouri Division of Fire Safety website at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u003C\/a\u003E view the entire City of Bolivar fireworks ordinance, visit the City of Bolivar website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u0022\u003Ewww.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u003C\/a\u003E. Click on the \u201cMunicipal Code\u201d icon on the main landing page, then search for Section 225.570 in the code.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4226","link":"\/fire-department\/page\/fireworks-allowed-within-city-limits"},{"title":"Fireworks Allowed Within City Limits","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar residents will again have the chance to shoot off fireworks within city limits this Fourth of July holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;People can use consumer fireworks within city limits from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, per ordinance.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Those 18 years old and younger must have adult supervision while shooting off fireworks.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Also, people cannot use fireworks in city parks, within 300 feet of a gas station or within 500 feet of any fireworks stand, public gathering, or public building. Floating lanterns are not permitted.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;According to the ordinance, the use of fireworks is not allowed if a burn ban has been issued by the Bolivar City Fire Department.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bolivar City Fire Chief Brent Watkins encourages the community to keep safety standards in mind when using fireworks this holiday season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;He notes the city\u2019s ordinance requires people to be \u201ccareful and prudent\u201d when shooting off fireworks within city limits.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cInjuries from fireworks are very real and happen across the nation every Fourth of July holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cUsing fireworks irresponsibly can lead to serious burns, injuries, and even death. We don\u2019t want any member of our community to get hurt in this way.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Watkins shares the following safety tips for the use of fireworks:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Young children can even suffer injuries from sparklers, which burn at temperatures of around 2,000 degrees \u2014 hot enough to melt some metals.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. They could ignite at any moment.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t point or throw fireworks at another person.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t carry fireworks in a pocket.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t shoot them off in metal or glass containers.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishaps.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;After fireworks are done burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose. Leave them in a bucket of water overnight.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Don\u2019t immediately throw used fireworks in the trash.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Buy fireworks from a state authorized vendor.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u201cOur fire department family wants you, your family, and your friends to have a safe and fun holiday season,\u201d Watkins says. \u201cPlease keep safety and caution in mind if you choose to shoot off fireworks this Fourth of July.\u201d\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Find more information about fireworks safety on the Missouri Division of Fire Safety website at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/dfs.dps.mo.gov\/.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To\u003C\/a\u003E view the entire City of Bolivar fireworks ordinance, visit the City of Bolivar website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u0022\u003Ewww.Bolivar.Mo.Us\u003C\/a\u003E. Click on the \u201cMunicipal Code\u201d icon on the main landing page, then search for Section 225.570 in the code.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4226","link":"\/fire-department\/page\/fireworks-allowed-within-city-limits"},{"title":"Lecture series session on the Declaration of Independence","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;With our nation\u0026#039;s 250th anniversary right around the corner, the City of Bolivar is reflecting on America\u0026#039;s history.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#039;re hosting a special two-part lecture series about the Declaration of Independence featuring local political scientist Coyle Neal, Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;There will be two sessions, each with a unique look at our nation\u0026#039;s founding.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7 p.m. Thursday, July 2\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Both sessions will be at Bolivar City Hall, 345 S. Main Ave.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Light refreshments will be provided.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We hope to see you there!\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4201","link":"\/administration\/page\/lecture-series-session-declaration-independence-0"},{"title":"Dedication of Semiquincentennial Time Capsule","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, the City of Bolivar is partnering with Butler Funeral Home to place a monument and time capsule in Neuhart Park. The community will be instructed to open the time capsule in 50 years, or 2076.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;The City is seeking contributions from local businesses and organizations to include in the time capsule. Organizers hope to focus on pride in our nation but also relate all the things that make Bolivar unique and wonderful in this given moment.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;If community members are interested in contributing an item, please contact \u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\/node\/96\u0026quot; data-entity-type=\u0026quot;node\u0026quot; data-entity-uuid=\u0026quot;c1a65acd-1f55-4bf9-8816-296a3fd6ca36\u0026quot; data-entity-substitution=\u0026quot;canonical\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Thomas Relford\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;\/node\/1946\u0026quot; data-entity-type=\u0026quot;node\u0026quot; data-entity-uuid=\u0026quot;067cc695-a3dc-43a3-b841-f4f8762972b4\u0026quot; data-entity-substitution=\u0026quot;canonical\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;Jill Way\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;, or call City Hall at 417-326-2489.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;The deadline to collect items is Friday, June 12.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The City will host a dedication ceremony for the time capsule at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Neuhart Park. The community is invited and encouraged to attend.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Following the time capsule dedication ceremony, the City will also host the first installment of a special two-part lecture series on the Declaration of Independence presented by local historian Coyle Neal.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Neal will speak about the history of the Declaration of Independence at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Bolivar City Hall.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The community is encouraged to attend both installments to learn more about the history of our nation\u0026#039;s founding. Light refreshments will be provided.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003C\/p\u003E\n","id":"4181","link":"\/administration\/page\/dedication-semiquincentennial-time-capsule"},{"title":"Board of Adjustment ","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4261","link":"\/board-adjustment\/meeting\/board-adjustment-0"},{"title":"Board of Aldermen Regular Session","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4256","link":"\/board-alderman\/meeting\/board-aldermen-regular-session-21"},{"title":"Personnel Committee Meeting","meeting_date":"","body":"","id":"4266","link":"\/personnel-committee\/meeting\/personnel-committee-meeting-10"},{"title":"Registration opens for third session of swim lessons","meeting_date":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Let\u0026#039;s learn to swim! 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