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Get ready, graduates!
Graduation season is almost here, as seniors and their families prepare for upcoming commencement ceremonies. more
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Shawna Miller, R.N.
Donate Life
April is National Donate Life Month, a time devoted to educate Americans about organ donation and to promote and celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donations. more
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Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals tickets on sale now
Bolivar Night at Hammons Field will return on Thursday, June 8 as the Springfield Cardinals face Northwest Arkansas at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more
Officer-involved shooting in FP under investigation
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is currently conducting an investigation regarding an officer-involved shooting. more
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Polk County Library Now Offering All-in-One STEAM Kits
Polk County Library is proud to announce the new collection of all-in-one STEAM kits, which are available at all the branches. more
Take part in contests and cornhole; gussy up for the big Boots & Bling Banquet; watch the rodeo, parade, and concert; or just look for themed artwork around town and find your favorite beef dish at a local eatery or food truck.
Full Slate of Family Fun Planned for Missouri Beef Days 2023
Cows are on the move and will soon appear around Bolivar in preparation for Missouri Beef Days 2023. Running from May 6-13, Missouri Beef Days will feature a whole slate of fun activities for everyone throughout the week, in addition to regular events designed to educate the public about Missouri’s contributions to the beef industry and appreciate those who work in it. more
Representative Mike Stephens assists students with a cup stacking activity during the Southwest Conference Field Day that was hosted by Pleasant Hope Schools on Friday, April 21. For more about this story, see page 10.
Pleasant Hope Schools host SWC Field Day
Pleasant Hope Schools hosted the Southwest Conference (SWC) Field Day on Friday, April 21, to celebrate all students regardless of abilities. more
Cooper, Gibson, and Ash hired as new Bolivar R-1 administrators
Bolivar R-1 Schools employed a few new administrators for the 2023-2024 school year. more
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Jessica Jones and her daughter Caris Sheldon are preparing for a block party event that will take place on Saturday, April 22 to raise money for treatments due to Caris’ cerebral palsy and pain syndrome.
Caring for Caris
A block party event called Caring for Caris will be held all day on Saturday, April 22 to raise funds for Caris Sheldon, a 10-and-a-half-year-old girl from Bolivar who was born with cerebral palsy. more
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Library renovation to start in May
Polk County Library is set to start the renovation of their Bolivar location on Monday, May 8. A recent press release stated that the renovation “is aimed at improving the overall functionality of the library, while also making it more visually appealing.” more
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The Lady Liberator soccer team brought home the victory after winning the Willard Tournament on April 14-15. Front row, left to right: Mya Vernon, Abbey Austin, Peyton Corum, Josie Thomas, Ashlynn Santoro, Jadyn Brown, Stella Scowden, Scarlett Bachman. Back row: Coach Jacob Allee, Jaylena Baker, Mady Niven, Jylee Tennison, Ellie Thomas, Ese Jones, Bella Mayfield, Sahara Adams, Zoe Warden, Brynn Gardner, Skye Yates, Julia Jones, Allesandra Chalco, Ellen Garber, Claire Giglio, Head Coach Steve Fast. Not pictured (had to leave early): Sophie Vestal, Brynley Waters, Taygen Morgan, Kayla Phipps, Coach Jeff Edge.
Go for the goal
The Lady Liberator varsity soccer team competed in and won the Willard Tourney that took place on Friday through Saturday, April 14-15. more
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Missouri Beef Days 2023 will feature the return of last year’s popular Boots & Bling Banquet, to include food, fellowship, fundraising, and fun. The inaugural event’s live and silent auctions raised enough money to fund ag-related scholarships for 17 local students from the Polk County Cattleman’s Association.
MBD Boots & Bling Banquet to Serve Up Food, Fellowship, Fundraising, and Fun
Doll up, lace up, or buck up and head out to this year’s weeklong Missouri Beef Days celebration in Bolivar for a full slate of events celebrating the beef industry – including an exciting banquet, or “shindig,” capping off a full first day of family fun. more
SBU students receive academic honors at “Sweet Success”
Southwest Baptist University students graduating in May were recognized for their contributions to their academic areas and divisions during “A Premiere of Excellence: Sweet Success” ceremony Tuesday evening, April 4. more
Bolivar Citywide Cleanup starts in May
Bolivar residents can start their spring cleaning, because the annual Citywide Cleanup will take place during the first two weeks in May. more
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Lt. Roger Barron graduates from Missouri Police Chiefs’ Command College
Lt. Roger Barron recently graduated from the 2022-2023 Missouri Police Chiefs' Command College after completing the seven-month program. The ceremony was held in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City on Friday, April 7. Barron was one of 35 graduates from across the state. more
BH-FP accepting garage sale ads
The Bolivar city wide garage sale is coming up on Saturday, April 29, and the Bolivar Herald-Free Press is currently accepting garage sale ads for anyone wanting to have a sale that day. The cost of … more
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Mrs. Smith's first grade class from Bolivar Primary School raised $4,000 to purchase items for Easter baskets to give to the residents at Butterfield Residential Care Center.
Spread more joy!
Mrs. Joelle Smith’s first grade class at Bolivar Primary School had a mission to raise $4,000 in order to assemble and deliver Easter baskets to residents at Butterfield Residential Care Center. Not only did the students manage to reach their fundraising goal, they were also able to bring some springtime joy to local senior citizens. more
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Head-on crash results in death of Brighton man
A man from Brighton died in a two-car crash on M96, seven miles east of Carthage, on Saturday, April 8. more
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Economic Development Partnership CEO/President announces retirement
Gail Noggle, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar and Polk County, is announcing her retirement. She has more than 25 years of experience in community and economic development, as well as chamber of commerce and convention and visitor’s bureau leadership in Springfield. Noggle also owned a financial investment firm in the past. more
Noted animal scientist and author Dr. Temple Grandin speaking to a full house at 2022’s Missouri Beef Days. Grandin returns to headline this year’s Missouri Beef Days educational presentations.
Temple Grandin to headline trio of presentations slated for MO Beef Days
In addition to the family-friendly celebrations and recognition that are central to Polk County’s signature tribute to the beef industry, Missouri Beef Days 2023 will also include three special presentations designed to educate the public about beef and other ag-related topics. more
Taking home the mirror ball this year were dancers Cody Mackey and Lakyn Breesawitz.
Dance Fever
Another fun and exciting evening was on tap at Bolivar High School, Saturday, April 8. The 7th Annual Dancing With The Stars provided a full evening of entertainment to a sold out crowd. more
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Workers were ready to distribute ballots at the polls during local elections on Tuesday, April 4. Pictured, left to right, are Vickie Culver, Diana Lower, Sarah Hatfield, and Mary Jane Hubbert.
Ballots by the Numbers
Citizens of Polk County made their way to the polls for the general elections on Tuesday, April 4. more
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Man arrested after Bolivar Schools went into lockdown
On Monday, April 3, Bolivar R-1 Schools announced that the district had entered a Level 2 lockdown, preventing outside access into school buildings while the Bolivar Police Department investigated alleged comments made by a man at the Bolivar Walmart. more
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Frank Taylor, project coordinator for The Legends Project, gives information about Missourians who are blind and visually impaired and examines the demand for Braille in the state. To his left, from left to right, include Colleen Knight, director of Polk County Library; Mayor Chris Warwick; Janice Grisham, president of The National Federation of the Blind in Springfield; Patty Steinshouer; and Mary Weber, transcriber for The Legends Project. To his right is Representative Mike Stephens.
Local Author Donates Braille Books to Library
On Saturday, April 1, community and state leaders met at the Bolivar Elks Lodge during the Spring Small Business and Craft Expo to recognize Patty Steinshouer, a local author, for her books that were transcribed to Braille and donated to Polk County Library. more
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Easter events coming up
Local churches and organizations are announcing their Easter services, egg hunts, and activities. The public is invited to these community events that are sure to include fun for the whole family. more
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