Polk County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, April 5. Amanda Smith from Alpha House will be here to speak about the services that are offered at their location here in Bolivar. more

Public post-testing of the Image Cast voting machines for the April 4, 2023 general municipal election will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. on Thursday, April 6, at the Polk County Road and Bridge Complex conference room, 724 S Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

LAND TRANSFERS more

Citizens Memorial Hospital promoted three employees to new leadership roles in December 2022 as CMH continues to expand behavioral health services. more

The Polk County Republican Central Committee will be hosting their annual Lincoln Day Banquet on Thursday, April 6. The event will begin at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge in Bolivar. more

After a week of Spring Break, school is back in session, and bus drivers are on the road again. Serving many area students, Wanda Cummins has been a well-known role model during her 28 years as a school bus driver for the Bolivar R-1 School District. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press will be publishing newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning April 7. more

The Bolivar Elks Lodge 2828 will host the first annual Spring Small Business/Craft Expo from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1. more

Nominations sought for civic service award more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Weather report more

Joy Kruse more