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BH-FP now accepting nominations for Polk County pillars
The Bolivar Herald-Free Press is asking the public to nominate a Polk County pillar, an individual in the community who has contributed to the pride and progress of the county. These pillars will be featured in the BH-FP’s yearly Pride and Progress special section to be released in the Wednesday, Mar. 29 newspaper. more
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Celebrating 30 Years of the Share a Heart Campaign
The 69 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks area kicked off the 30th annual Share a Heart Campaign on Tuesday, Jan. 24 by giving customers the opportunity to donate to Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald House Charities. more
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Tara Billingslea, PMHNP-BC
CMH to open CMH Behavioral Health Transitional Clinic Feb. 1
Citizens Memorial Hospital announces plans to expand mental health services in 2023 by making mental health appointments more readily available for patients in their service areas. more
Community members look over an initial map and talk about the East Loop Road project at an open house at Bolivar City Hall in June.
City of Bolivar receives funding for roadway project
The City of Bolivar is pleased to announce it was recently awarded funding for its proposed East Loop Road project. more
Benefit for Injured Firefighter
The community is invited to a benefit spaghetti dinner and dessert auction to support a firefighter with the Central Polk County Fire Protection District (CPCFPD). more
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Sidewalk improvements scheduled for Jan.-Apr.
The Missouri Department of Transportation recently began their scheduled maintenance on sidewalks in Bolivar as part of recent work in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. more
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What is Parental Resilience Day?
Polk County Community Connections is introducing a new holiday to the community. Parental Resilience Day will be held annually on January 28 in order to recognize the importance of strengthening families and promoting resources for parents and children. more
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SBU and Next Level Solutions Announce Educational Partnership
Southwest Baptist University and Next Level Solutions are partnering to help address the shortage of technical workers in the Ozarks by offering technical classes at a reduced rate. The partnership decreases the cost of computer science courses at SBU’s new dual-credit program, SBU Academy.  more
As co-directors, Traci Rickman (left) and Deanna Counts (right) have been spearheading the mission of establishing the warming center during its first year of operation.
Cold world out there
Many people don’t often complain about a mild winter weather that ranges in the 50s and 60s, but as the daytime wanes, a chilly air begins to take hold and the unsheltered individuals of the community are forced to find a place to escape the bitter cold of the night. more
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Love your neighbor
In honor of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, Community Outreach Ministries (COM) has taken the time to share some of the ways they are helping alleviate poverty in Polk County. more
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Former Judge Gary Lynch presents Judge Elizabeth Rohrs with a special plaque from the Supreme Court at the retirement reception on Wednesday, Dec. 28. STAFF PHOTO/LINDA SIMMONS
Court is adjourned
On Wednesday, Dec. 28., a retirement party was held for Judge Elizabeth V. Rohrs and Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Ashlock to commemorate their years of service to the Polk County Circuit Court. more
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The cover of Aldrich, Mo Pop. 199 shows a nostalgic image that sets the tone for the novel.
A lost way of life
“In my own life, Aldrich was such a boon to me,” says author Ann Magaha. The retired Humanities professor has written numerous plays during her later life, but her book, Aldrich, Mo Pop. 199, is her first novel. more
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Slagle retiring soon
City administrator Tracy Slagle has announced she will soon retire from work in municipal government. more
Pictured from left to right: Josie Choate, Ashlyn McCarthy, Jazmine Summers
Peace on Earth
Josie Choate, an 8th grade student at Halfway R-3 Schools, has taken the first step to become an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Halfway Lions Club. more
Fair Play R-II adopts 4-day week schedule
While there are mixed emotions from the public both positive and negative, the Fair Play R-II school board approved a four-day school week starting in the fall of 2023. more
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Icy road causes roll-over fire engine crash
A firefighter with the Central Polk County Fire Protection District was hurt in a single-vehicle wreck at around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 after he responded to a house fire. more
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This rendering of the Bolivar Schools’ new FEMA building depicts an interior representation of the facility. The Bolivar School Board has yet to approve the plans for interior and exterior paint.
Bolivar Schools plan FEMA shelter construction for January
Bolivar Schools initiated pre-construction plans with Paragon and R.E. Smith Construction for their Bolivar R-1 FEMA shelter, which will be located at the Bolivar Middle School campus. more
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Contributed photo.
Christmas drawing winners
Bolivar Primary School winners more
Sheriff’s Office searches for man considered ‘armed and dangerous’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man considered armed and dangerous in the southwest part of Polk County. more
A few brave workers face a cold December day, as they start the process of replacing the roof of The Walnut Street Theatre.
Up on the Rooftop
Many years in the making, The Walnut Street Theatre is finally getting its roof replaced. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, workers were marching along the steep slopes of the former church building to strip away the old shingles. more
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Polk County Sheriff Danny Morrison and Kaitlynn Dooley
Dooley Found Safe and Sound
Countless hours of searching and praying have finally paid off as the case of the missing 16-year-old Kaitlynn Dooley has finally come to a close. more
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Governor Mike Parson and CMH CEO Michael Calhoun spoke at the hospital expansion meeting on Monday, Dec. 12.
Bigger and better
On Monday, Dec. 12, Citizens Memorial Hospital staff and administration met with Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson to give him a tour of inpatient departments and to share information about the upcoming expansion and improvements to the Bolivar hospital facility. more
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On Thursday, Dec. 8, Wellspring Baptist Fellowship youth group gathers in front of Woods Supermarket to sing Christmas carols and ring the bells for the Red Kettle Campaign. Sign-up for bell ringing can be done at bolivarcom.org/bellringing.
Ring Christmas bells
With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season. more
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Wishes do come true
Wishes do come true
The Bolivar Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event at Bolivar’s Walmart Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 6-8. more
Merry and Bright
Merry and bright, children of all ages lined the streets for an evening of Christmas cheer. more
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