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

Utility impostor scams can happen any time of year, but are especially common during extremely cold or hot weather when people can't go without their heat or air conditioning. In a utility impostor scam, a scammer impersonates an electric, water, or gas company representative. They may call you on the phone, send an email, or even knock on your door in a realistic-looking work uniform, claiming you have an overdue bill and need to pay immediately to prevent your service from being shut off. more

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

The opening line of one of my favorite songs says, “God bless America, land that I love.” Another line is, “From the mountains to the prairies to the ocean white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home.” more

Polk County picks their contenders more

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, approximately 26% of eligible voters came to the polls and cast their lot for their preferred candidate and chose a different path for some of the contested offices. more

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Polk County picks their contenders more

How to get through election season more

The Bolivar Police Department hopes to encourage neighborly relationships and share free fun for families and folks of all ages at an upcoming community event. more

The Polk County Democrats August meeting will be held on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Smith's Restaurant with dinner optional at 5:30 p.m. Our agenda will include discussion and review of the results from the August Primary at the local, state and federal level. Also, on the agenda we will be presenting the new slate of officers for 2024-2026. Voting and installing will follow the presentation.We will be finalizing plans for our Country Days Booth on Sept. 7. We are still looking for someone to head up this committee so let the chair know if you are interested. Also, you will hear updated opportunities to support Democrats across the county, state and federal level. The Missouri State Democratic Party is in need of volunteers to help with many candidate campaigns including our own Rich Horton candidate for MO State Representative of the 128th District. Let's get behind Rich and help him win this important seat. more

Friday, Aug. 9 more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Business of the Year and Community Partner of the Year along with new business awards, including a People’s Choice selection. more

On Monday, Aug. 12, Dr. Jason Thacker, Director of the Research Institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, will address SBU’s faculty and staff on the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence. more

POLICE REPORTS more

Monday, Aug. 12 — Kielbasa and potatoes, cabbage, wheat roll, apple spice cake. more

The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. more

The City of Bolivar Parks Department will start cleanup of Memorial Day flowers on the Greenwood Cemetery and the old Bolivar City Cemetery grounds on Monday, Aug. 12. more

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its second annual Sporting Clay Fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Ozark Shooters Complex, 759 US HWY 65, in Walnut Shade, between Ozark and Branson. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Cheerleading: 3:30 PM at BPS Gym - Coach: Nikki Anderson nikkianderson@bolivarschools.org more

Get ready for the annual Country Days event coming up, Saturday, Sept. 7. The event is scheduled to take place beginning at 9 a.m. on the Bolivar square and promises to be a full day of fun for everyone. Entertainment, booths to shop at, games, food vendors and crafters, car show, Tommy Hawks axe throwing, Polk County Bike Club Bike Ride…something for everyone. There will be street shows to enjoy as well as entertainment on the Main Street stage. more

Deaths more

DEATHS more