Hi, I'm Luna Bear! I'm a 8 year old Great Pyrenese mix. I'm an older lady and have been in the shelter system for almost 3 years...I'm a lady of leisure and independence. I appreciate my own space, and while I may not be the life of the dog park, I offer a mellow companionship that's hard to find. I prefer a quiet home where I can relax and be myself. I'm not one for other dogs or cats, but I promise to fill your life with a unique kind of love. more

Henry VIII created the role of GS in the 16th century. Stool was the name of the vessel used by the king to um, do his business - we call it a toilet. The GS’s job was to provide water for the stool, towels for cleaning, fresh water for washing, monitoring the ‘product’, and reporting peculiarities to doctors. Some say the GS may have also wiped ye royal bottom, but that is debated. It was a highly sought-after job due to its proximity to the king. George III had nine GSs - one became the Prime Minister of Britain. more

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

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations: more

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting Building Our American Communities (BOAC) grant applications. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities. more

Country music star Toby Keith passed away from stomach cancer this past February. I more

Some just-nippy mornings it wafts on the air as lightly as the fragrance of apple blossoms in spring. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 68,312 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 68,312 deer harvested, 42,283 were antlered bucks, 5,105 were button bucks, and 20,924 were does. 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

Stella Scowden, daughter of Kim and Jeremy Scowden, and Brody Campbell, son of Brittany and Mike Campbell, have been chosen as Student Rotarians for the month of November. more

The 21st Annual Light the Park is set to brighten the season once again, bringing holiday magic to the community while supporting local non-profits. Opening night is Sunday, Nov. 24. The displays will be open from 6:00-8:00 p.m. nightly through Monday, Dec. 30 in Bolivar’s Dunnegan Park. more

The Polk County unit of Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church in Bolivar. Please note that this is a change in meeting locations. The meeting will begin at 1:30 and any retired public school employee, both certified and non-certified is encouraged to attend to hear the latest information from the state office. Also on the agenda is the election of new officers and committee appointments and a possible change in the local unit by-laws by changing the name of the group to Polk County Retired School Employees. more

Each year during the holiday season, several businesses around Bolivar and in Polk County set up an angel tree for Share Your Christmas. On each angel is a request from a child. These requests are taken during signups for the Share Your Christmas program sponsored by Polk County Christian Social Ministries. It has become a family tradition for families to choose an more

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The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Auxiliary will host its annual bake sale on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held on the 2nd floor of the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center at 1155 W. Parkview Street. more

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations: more

On Dec. 6, Halfway High School will host an American Red Cross blood and power red drive. Power red collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and blood platelets to the donor. To be a power red donor, you must have types A-, B-, or O blood and meet certain criteria. If you are interested in donating, visit the American Red Cross website at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time and select an appointment time and type of donation you want to give. more

Christmas is a time for giving, and with the holiday season upon us, organizations are seeking gift donations. This year, the community can donate stocking stuffers to the specialized care program at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. more

Friday, Nov. 8, Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Bolivar Flooring. Bolivar Flooring is located at 4741 South 131st Road, Bolivar and their phone number is 417-200-3567. They are excited to bring quality flooring to the community. more

Per our attorney we have been instructed to put the correct issue number on the affidavit. But was very adamant editorial dept. must run a correction regarding the incorrect issue number. Somewhere where readers will see it - maybe the front page or 2nd page. This way if someone wanted to pursue this error, there is proof it was noticed after the fact and a correction published in the next issue. more

Do you recognize where this might be? Watch each week for a picture to see if you can guess where it is. A new picture of the same spot will be featured each Wednesday and Friday. Winner will be chosen in a random drawing from the entries with the correct guess. Winner will be announced in the last edition of that month’s Friday paper. Place your guess for the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the sponsoring business. more

Today is National Absurdity Day more

Kade Michael Edward Rice was born on Oct. 31, 2024 at 9:16 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds and 7 ounces and was 19 ½” long. His proud parents are Logan Rice and Shelby Doke. Maternal grandparents are John and Tiffany Matthews and Kenny Doke. Paternal grandparents are Pamela Rice and Jason Vann. more