Owen Cornell, son of Jason and Regina Cornell of Bolivar, recently earned a High School Diploma from the National Guild of Piano Teachers, American College of Musicians. This is a prestigious award that can be affixed to his high school transcript, ascertaining he has "by examination shown adequate technical facility and training in Artistic Piano Playing for admission to the Freshman class in colleges, universities, and conservatories of the United States." more

Missourians encouraged to prepare for extreme heat and humidity, take safety precautions during summer months more

How well do you know Polk County? more

John Luther Davis more

Phil and Pam Morgan will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Rondo Baptist Church as part of the “Amen” Ministry Tour. The presentation combines close family harmony with accomplished instrumentals for a fun, motivational experience. A love offering will be taken. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice will host bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Community Room 2 at LimeBank, located at 1630 S. Killingsworth Ave., in Bolivar. more

Monday, June 10 — Celebration Day. Beef taco salad, corn chips, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, black beans, ice cream. more

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

ArtSync Gallery will be hosting “Open Studio” nights this summer. We will be open Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grab your supplies and bring a friend. Relax and enjoy an evening with friends and art. No charge to attend. more

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DEATHS more

Rita Lemmon, Assessor of Polk County, announces that the board of equalization will begin meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the office of the Polk County Commission to hear those who disagree with the values of real estate established by the assessor for tax year 2024. The board tentatively plans to conclude the hearings by 12 p.m. on Friday, July 19. more

Pleasant Hope Masonic Temple Association will host their annual fish and turkey fry Wednesday, June 26. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. more

Daniel Bayless more

LINN, MO - A big State Tech congrats to the students listed below for making the Dean's List for the spring of 2024. more

FULTON, Mo.- Lakyn Breesawitz from Bolivar, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College. more

The Northern Cherokee Nation cultural exhibition will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. more

The Heights Baptist Church in Bolivar, Missouri, was filled with joy and anticipation on Saturday, May 4th, as Bolivar Technical College (BTC) held its much-anticipated graduation ceremony for the RN Bridge and RN Class of 2024. 37 students, including 11 RN Bridge students, celebrated their achievements and the beginning of their professional nursing careers. more

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Bearcat football kicker Logan Turner added to his accolades as he is one of 46 student-athletes across the Nation to earn a Division II 50th Anniversary Scholarship. The NCAA Division II announced on Monday evening at the Division II Festival that Turner is the sole male recipient from the Great Lakes Valley Conference. more

The Bolivar Elks Lodge will host a gun and knife show June 14-16. more

Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals will return on Thursday, June 27, as the Springfield Cardinals face the Arkansas Travelers at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more

Life Church Bolivar will host a car show, Sunday, June 16. The church is located at 110 W. Jackson Street, Bolivar. more