Girls more

Three particular events from this year’s Missouri Beef Days lineup will each shine a different light on the area’s agriculture industry. more

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. more

The Bolivar School District is adding a third school resource officer, Mike Smith. Smith, who brings a wealth of experience in law enforcement and school safety, will join the district's efforts to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors. more

As of April 1, the price of single purchases of the Bolivar Herald-Free Press newspaper increased by $.50. At this time, the price change only affects the price of single-sale papers. Those with subscriptions will not be affected. more

Butterfield Residential Care Center welcomes Ash Carrel, LNHA, as the new administrator for the facility. Carrel has been serving as the administrator in training since January 2024. She replaces Tammie Callaway, who served as the director of Butterfield for 17 years and 36 total years working for CMH. Callaway is retiring April 3. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Cassie Lerlene Johnson more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders may be made from March 25 through May 3. The choices will be either a small spray placed by the stone or a saddle placed over the top of the stone. The cost for the saddle is $50 and the bouquet is $20. Deliveries can be made to cemeteries in Polk County. more

Deaths more

The Bolivar Police Department will be taking part in the DEA National RX take back. Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal.  more

Sophia Marie Griesbaum more

All items must be placed at curbs by April 29 more

Dale Scroggins more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Bobby J. Burleson more

Carl Elwin Childs more

The Bolivar Woodcarvers club welcomed Vic Hood, from Franklin, Tennessee, on Tuesday, March 26, for a class on carving wooden busts. Hood and his assistant, Gene Graham, travel the country holding woodcarving classes. This marks the 18th year that Hood has brought his expertise to the Bolivar club. The class was attended by five local wood carvers as well as one from Nebraska, one from Arkansas and one from Kansas City. The class was held at the home of David and Nancy Hale. When Hood isn’t traveling giving classes, he also works on many historical buildings doing renovations. more

Writer witnesses bird-on-bird violence more

Monday, April 8 — Spaghetti with meat sauce bake, California Blend, Caesar salad, garlic bread, cookie. more

It’s once again time to honor Bolivar’s greatest servants. more

POLICE REPORTS more

The Polk County Health Center staff are dedicated to serve and support individuals by providing healthcare, education, and resources to build a safer and healthier community. Always promoting public health through high-quality healthcare, education, and environmental health inspections. The nursing staff provides routine services including vaccinations and disease screenings, as well as foot care for seniors. The PCHC are proud to partner with schools and organizations to provide group education on health and safety topics while promoting individual education on topics such as car seats and safe cribs. The local environmental health staff performs restaurant and daycare inspections to ensure the spaces in which we live are safe and sanitary. Additionally, PCHC has the privilege of serving families through programs like WIC, Show Me Healthy Women, and Wise Women. more

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Get ready to treat your taste buds because the Spring Food Trucks at BTC event is coming, serving delicious food during the month of April. Bolivar Technical College is rolling out a delectable lineup of food trucks that promise to make your spring days even brighter. more