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

CMH Hospice's annual holiday fundraiser honors the lives of loved ones more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 4, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Ave. in Bolivar, will be hosting “Surviving the Holidays” from 10 a.m. till noon. Anyone who has lost a loved one is invited to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged because space is limited. For more information, or to pre-register, contact the church at 417-326-7758. more

Freda Marie Goldsberry Day more

Weather report more

Deaths more

Deaths more

The Bolivar Liberators soccer team hosted their annual senior night on Thursday, Oct. 26. The team thanked the seniors and their families for the support over their time at the school. The Liberators have fought hard all year to put themselves in a spot to compete in a tough district. Being in the district the Liberators are in, shows that they have been able to play up to the skill level needed to compete. This extra step forward is a good propellant for the Liberators going forward into the postseason. more

Darla Walkup happily poses with her gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the I-Spy game, correctly guessing Bolivar City Hall. Darla is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

Boys more

Veterans dinner at the American LegionFree dinner for Veterans and their families. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11, at the American Legion, 1424 West Broadway in Bolivar. more

Thursday, Nov. 2 more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce has released the 2023 nominations for business and community partner of the year after accepting nominations from the community. Winners will be announced at the chamber’s annual luncheon, Nov. 9. Nominees include: more

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

Learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks lunch buddies program. more

Final Four results: more

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited with local leaders on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Polk County Courthouse in Bolivar. He discussed the local impact of the MOBUCK$ low interest loan program, and shared his plan to work on legislation that would expand the successful program’s capacity. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

A major Bolivar School District project, five years in the making, is completed. more

Most of us have some pretty special furry friends, specifically dogs and cats in this instance, that we love to spoil. Unfortunately, there are so many equally special furry friends that are not in their forever homes (yet) and the dedicated people at the Polk County Humane Society work hard to provide for them until they find their forever homes. It takes a lot to keep the shelter going and you can help! more

This is the time of year when a number of trees throughout the area receive a fresh coat of purple paint. more

I was going to call this essay “What we did on our summer vacation,” though we didn’t go until early October. more

Fair Play Schools recently released its first-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

Pleasant Hope Schools recently released its first-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more