I like old things. more

Receive a cozy blanket from Community Blood Center of the Ozarks more

As the year draws to a close, Missouri Beef Days invites its community of supporters, partners, and friends to join in the end-of-year giving campaign. This special effort highlights the importance of preserving our local agricultural heritage and supporting programs that strengthen the region’s beef industry, youth engagement, and community involvement. more

The Christmas season of 2024 didn't bring any real snow to enjoy, but the bright lights and displays made for a beautiful and fun holiday season for all to enjoy. more

The “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie franchise has had quite the history. In 2019, jokes about the poorly-received first trailer were everywhere in pop culture. Paramount, to its credit, took the vitriol as constructive criticism and spent months redesigning the main character to have a more palatable appearance. When the upgraded movie was released in 2020, all was forgiven and the movie was a hit. more

The Christmas tree stood near the window so bright, more

11/27: Fruitcake and Leftovers Day more

Wednesday, Dec. 25 more

The play that went sideways more

Thursday, Dec. 19, the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at the law office of Branstetter, Cole & Lightfoot. The law office is located at 413 South Pike Avenue and they specialize in family law, juvenile law, criminal defense, business law, civil litigation and probate law as well as estate planning. more

Christmas movies are nostalgic; they bring memories from childhood and of a time that brought forth the magic of the season. When we are kids, we gladly wear our rose-colored glasses and just see the bright lights of the holiday. more

Commission also approved regulations regarding deer carcass movement and disposal. more

The Bolivar Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its slate of events for 2025, offering a mix of professional networking, community engagement and time-honored traditions. more

The legend of Santa Claus dates back to the third and fourth centuries. Saint Nicholas has been credited with being a monk or a bishop, but historians disagree on which. Nicholas was born in Turkey, which was then called Patara toward the end of the third century. He became wealthy and used that money to give to the less fortunate. He became a saint in 1446, over a thousand years after his death, and was canonized by Pope Eugene VI. St. Nick became part of American culture when immigrants from Europe brought the tales with them. Nicholas became Santa Claus thanks to the Dutch settlers, who called him Sinter Klaas, a shortened version of Sint Nikolaas - or St. Nicholas. Santa’s appearance of a fat man, dressed in red, who is jolly and merry, came from the 1823 poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas,” by Clement Clarke Moore. more

I looked beyond the manger bed, more

Missouri Department of Agriculture approves livestock movement permit for nine healthy reindeer. more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t drive impaired. Remember: Missouri is now a hands-free state. more

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday Service on Sunday, Dec. 29, at Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church in Polk County. more

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

DEATHS more

Kenneth Woods more

DEATHS more

Hi, I'm Camella! I'm a sweet and playful girl. I'm around 3 years old and look to be a Parson Russell Terrier at just 30 lbs. I seem to be nearly potty-trained. I get along great with other dogs and love to play! I can be a snuggler or an active gal- I can adjust accordingly! Take me home and we can be BFF's. more

POLICE REPORTS more

Baby born first Christmas morn more