Celebrate Pork Month by considering value-added production. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at Flat Creek Restaurant in Bolivar for their Oct. 21 meeting. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Matt Patterson, Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director. He was unable to attend our last meeting due to illness and is excited to join us for our October meeting. Matt will present the latest news of all Democratic candidates across the state and where they are in the campaigns and how to volunteer. more

Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is not usually one that makes big bucks. The first film from 2016 made less than $1 million. The second, in the glorious year for horror that was 2022, was lucky to pass $10 million. Now comes a third entry that not only made more than the other two movies combined in its opening weekend with $18 million, it took the #1 spot at the domestic box office. more

Delivery methods for a bitter pill more

On Tuesday Oct. 8, the SBU softball team volunteered at the Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility. more

Monday, Oct. 21 — Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken stuffing, spinach, wheat biscuit, vanilla cake with fudge frosting. more

The Waynesville Lady Tigers traveled to Bolivar for senior night on Tuesday, Oct. 15. They were greeted by a cold 16-mph NE wind and a red hot Bolivar team. more

Friday, Oct. 18 more

This Nov. 11, the Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will be honoring Veterans with a display of carnations on the front steps of their building. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase a carnation to honor a veteran. A card will be attached to the carnation with the veteran’s name and service information. Then PCGS volunteers will place the carnations on the steps of the PCGS Research Facility early on Nov. 11. Any veteran whether living or deceased may be honored. more

Give blood, save lives and receive a free KC Chiefs T-shirt more

Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, the SBU Women’s soccer team started off their road weekend with another conference matchup. They faced Quincy University and came away with a 1-0 win, defeating the hawks for the first time since 2014. more

Dorian more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

Today is Chocolate Cupcake Day more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Protect The Harvest will cease operations effective Oct. 31, 2024, citing ongoing funding challenges that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization was created in 2011 as a non-profit educational and advocacy effort to promote and defend American farmers and ranchers, improve food security, protect property rights, ensure animal welfare, and support outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. Protect The Harvest has focused on informing stakeholders about important issues, protecting against a myriad of ongoing threats and responding when appropriate. more

Halloween at the City Park in Pleasant Hope on Hwy H. more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, and all-day Nov. 8, 2024. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, following the Veterans Day holiday. Driver examination testing facilities will be closed due to converting to a modernized system, directly integrated into the Department of Revenue’s new driver license system. Follow this link for further information on the driver’s license system changes being implemented by the Missouri Department of Revenue MV-DL System Changes (mo.gov). more

The Bolivar Police Department urges everyone to turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. more

Bolivar Technical College Fall Food Trucks event series, kicked off Oct. 1, featuring a variety of popular food trucks serving up delicious eats throughout the month. This event is open to the public and will take place at the Bolivar Technical College campus, giving students, staff and the community a chance to enjoy some of the region's best food truck fare. more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

The skies darken, the thunder rumbles, the lightning flashes, the rain comes down, the storm begins. more

The Aldrich Christian Women of Faith will host a pie auction on Oct. 19, starting a 5 p.m. Also, they will be serving chili and hot dogs, and there will be music and singing. For more information call Shirley at 417-770-2169. The church is located two miles south of Aldrich on Hwy 123. more

Springtime favorites such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinths won’t greet you next year if they’re not planted in the fall. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements. more