The Bolivar School District has called for an election on Nov. 7, 2023, for the residents within their boundaries. Absentee voting started on Sept. 26. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5 p.m. the day before the election, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 in observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. more

Polk County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 1. Sheriff Danny Morrison will host the group at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for a law enforcement update and tour of the facilities. The meeting will begin at noon in their training room. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

The first accident occurred at 1:01 p.m., one mile south of Halfway. This single-vehicle incident involved a 1995 Chevrolet GMT-400 driven by 66-year-old Donald Waterman of Tunas. Waterman was traveling southbound on Route H. He traveled partially off the right side of the road and then corrected, overturning the vehicle. Mr. Waterman sustained moderate injuries when his GMT-400 landed on its top; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Trooper D.J. Jackson, Sergeant S.W. Long, and Corporal J.R. Rorie were the responding officers. An ambulance transported Waterman to CMH, and B&B Wrecker of Bolivar removed his totaled vehicle from the scene. more

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation is funding health and wellness initiatives at nine area schools this fall. The gifts were donated through Club 1982, the employee-giving program at Citizens Memorial. more

Eva Margaret Payne Voris more

Citizens Memorial Hospice bereavement support group classes started Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. at CMH Douglas Medical Center, Classroom C, 1155 W. Parkview St., in Bolivar. Participants will use the North entrance, “Information Services” door. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

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

Monday, Oct. 30 — Beef and noodles, side salad, wheat roll, apple crisp. more

Elmer “Gene” Eugene Kite more

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

Crews have working daily repaving and repairing city streets. The work is ongoing so be ready for detours and slow traffic in areas where the workers are busy. more

Halloween is upon us and Bolivar and the surrounding towns are gearing up to welcome trick-or-treaters to their community by hosting some fun events. more

Oct 27: more

Veterans Assembly at BHS more

We are selling Polk County shirts to benefit an employee in the Assessor’s office who is battling cancer. more

Thursday, Oct. 26 more

The Ozark Mountain Conference has announced its approval of Hillcrest High School’s application to compete in the 2024-2025 school year. more

Show us what you love about Polk County! more

This month's winner, Darla Walkup, correctly guessed the location as Polk County Genealogical Center. Thank you to all that participate. Watch for a new location beginning Nov. 1. more