More and more people are discovering that, when it comes to their lawns and flower gardens, beauty doesn’t have to be imported. more

The Polk County Republican Central Committee will be hosting their annual Lincoln Day Banquet on Thursday, April 6. The event will begin at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge in Bolivar. more

Don and Marketa Garrison announced that, due to the generosity of many people, their financial goal of $110,000 for their daughter Moxie's heart surgery has been surpassed. more

After a week of Spring Break, school is back in session, and bus drivers are on the road again. Serving many area students, Wanda Cummins has been a well-known role model during her 28 years as a school bus driver for the Bolivar R-1 School District. more

A 14-year-old juvenile from Bolivar was hurt in a single-car crash in Polk County at around 2:50 p.m. on Friday, March 24. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press will be publishing newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning April 7. more

The Simpson family reunion will be held on Sunday, April 2 at the Citizens Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Lunch will be served at noon. Table service and drinks will be provided. more

The Bolivar Elks Lodge 2828 will host the first annual Spring Small Business/Craft Expo from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1. more

At our house, we’re sensitive to things that go bump in the night (or the day). Because our 16-year-old daughter has epilepsy and has fallen in the past during seizures, Tom and I have ears that are always listening for a possible thump, bump, crash or anything out of the ordinary. Experience has put us on a hair trigger. more

The 2023 edition of Missouri Beef Days will feature several new activities this year, including one very special pastime among midwestern cattlemen – Cowboy Church. more

Nominations sought for civic service award more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more