Polk County Democrats will be meeting on Monday, 16 at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 6 p.m. with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Our guest Speaker will be Alex Johnson, Field Director of the House Democratic Campaign Committee. He will be updating us about state campaigns and issues and what we can do to help and get involved as a committee. Please bring a friend for an enlightening evening. If you're interested in becoming a member please attend the meeting or contact Gail Skalicky, Polk County Democrats chairperson at 417-327-4552. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

WHAT: Memory Screening Day where individuals can get a free cognitive assessment and learn about treatment for Alzheimer's from Dr. Curtis Schreiber. more

As America’s farmers harvest the crops that feed, clothe, and fuel our world, let’s fill the Farmers.gov social media feed with their stories about this year’s harvest season. We’d also like to see how it’s going for farmers that participated in our #Plant2023 campaign in the spring. more

On Oct. 14, millions of people across North, Central and South America will be able to view an annular solar eclipse, or ring-shaped eclipse, as it passes overhead in the sky. Here, Haojing Yan, associate professor of physics and astronomy, explains the importance of this rare celestial event that will not occur again until 2046. more

DEATHS more

Rev. Carroll D. “Red” Ankrom, 90 more

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

Linda A. Olson more

Reverend Carroll Dean “Red” Ankrom more

Citizens Memorial Hospital Pediatric Clinic will offer three drive-thru flu shot clinics for children aged 6 months to high school seniors from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, Thursday, Oct. 12, and Tuesday, Oct. 17, outside the clinic located at 1195 N. Oakland Ave., Bolivar. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting 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

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is now accepting applications for the 2024 class of Missouri Partners in Policymaking. more

Spooky season is upon us and nothing says fall like a pumpkin on a porch step. Bolivar is blessed to have two gigantic pumpkin patches within a short drive from home where one can get that jack o'lantern ready for the holiday. Going to the pumpkin patch here in Bolivar is not just getting your gourd and going home. No matter where you choose to go, 83 and Vine or Fieth Farms, you will have an adventure awaiting you while picking your perfect pumpkin. more

Weather report more

Wednesday, Oct. 11 more

We had a small class of approximately 30 students in a small country school. more

The Bolivar High School Class of 1963 met June 30, 2023 at Brenda's Cafe. more

The family of T.M. and Cathy Henderson Taylor, married Oct. 20, 1973, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 14, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Comfort Inn meeting room in Bolivar. Come and help us celebrate with them. more

Polk County Democrats will be meeting on Monday, 16 at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 6 pm with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bring a friend. If you're interested in becoming a member please attend the meeting or contact Gail Skalicky, Polk County Democrats chairperson at 417-327-4552. more

Findings can help create standardized, formalized education for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses earlier in their careers. more

Across the U.S., interest in cooking and testing out new recipes in the kitchen have risen dramatically in recent years. The fire service says it's time to see a similar increase in interest in preventing kitchen fires, and that's why the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is "Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention." more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Veterans Day is approaching and the BH-FP wants to give honor and recognition to our community’s veterans. more

Do you have a fun festival, awesome activity, or spectacular spookfest happening for Halloween? Let us know! The BH-FP wants to get the word out about your event. Send your information to news@bolivarmonews.com and we will publish your ghostly gathering. more