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The City of Bolivar recently updated policies surrounding its Annual Citywide Cleanup. This year, all items must be placed by curbs by 6 a.m. Monday, April 29. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Annual Citywide Cleanup set for April 29
Long time SBU tennis coach John Bryant is set to be inducted into the 2024 MIAA Hall of Fame.
City of Bolivar works with stakeholders to intervene in Liberty rate hike
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CMH opens CMH Health & Wellness Clinic March 4

Citizens Memorial Hospital launched a new medical clinic March 4. The clinic provides wellness visits for patients without a primary care provider and hospital transitional care services for patients without primary care support.
The court, front row Finnleigh Anderson, Esmerelda Jones, Ellie Same, Ellie Thomas, Abbey DuVall, Ayden Spotila, Megan Howard, Sophia Garber, Denver Dooley; back row, Bella Essay, Kanton Fisher, Remmer Carr, Seth Martin, Trenton Patke, Drake Durham, Ethan Graves, Jason Wilkinson, Gardner Casey, Emma Goodman.

Courtwarming 2024

After a weather delay, the Liberators celebrated their 2024 Courtwarming on Tuesday, Feb. 20. 
Dr. Michael Methvin. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

DR. MICHAEL METHVIN NAMED NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF BOLIVAR R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOLIVAR, Mo - The Bolivar R-1 School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Methvin as its new superintendent. Dr. Methvin brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in educational leadership to his new role.
The girls enjoyed having their pictures taken with their dates in the Barbie photo booth.

In our Barbie era

Thursday, Feb. 8, BIS hosted their annual Valentine's Daughter dance. The event brought little girls with their 'dates', ready to dance, snack and enjoy themselves...during their Barbie era. 
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Election

Aldermen Take Their Oaths

Aldermen are sworn in during the April 11 meeting. 

Due to the Elections on April 2, the Aldermen meeting was moved from its usual Tuesday to Thursday evening. The session began with the approval of the elections followed by the swearing-in ceremony for the four Aldermen elected at the beginning of April.

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News

Revival

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God will be in revival with Evangelist Steve McKnight from Thibodaux, Louisiana. Sunday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 1. Sunday services will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday will be at 7 p.m. nightly.

Tractor Pull

Halfway Senior Class Project Graduation Tractor Pull will be Saturday, April 20, starting at noon. The pull will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, Bolivar.

PCGS memorial flowers

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will once again be offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders may be made through May 3. The choices will be either a small spray placed by the stone or a saddle placed over the top of the stone. The cost for the saddle is $50 and the bouquet is $20. Deliveries can be made to cemeteries in Polk County.

Open Hearts UMC announces scholarship available to Polk County students

Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar, has announced the first $5,000 scholarship to be awarded from the Hegle Scholarship Fund established by a donation from former Bolivar businessman Weldon Hegle.

Community Events

Friday, April 19

Friends of the Library book sale returns

Friends of the Polk County Library will once again hold their spring book sale on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar.

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Sports

Bolivar tennis shines, captures the Bolivar Tennis Tournament

Cy Douglas on the return. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
Liberator boys tennis continues to march forward. After a convincing tournament win at Warrensburg, the Liberators returned to their amazing home court to host their own tournament.

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Girls

Liberators Fall in Final, Look to Learn from Loss

The Lady Liberators entered the Willard Tournament last Friday, April 12 as the defending champions, anticipating a possible re-match of the 2023 championship with the home team. Bolivar easily dispatched Neosho and McDonald County in two 8-0 matches Friday, securing their spot in the title game Saturday with Willard. Bolivar defeated Willard a week prior in penalty kicks at home after a 1-1 tie forced two overtime periods. As expected, the re-match was an intense battle on the pitch before the Lady Liberators fell in a 0-1 loss on a penalty kick in the final seconds.

Tractor Pull

Halfway Senior Class Project Graduation Tractor Pull will be Saturday, April 20, starting at noon. The pull will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, Bolivar.

1st Ever KLIFE Pickleball Tournament is HERE!

KLIFE Families - It’s time to call your friends, warm-up those paddles, and get your teams signed up for Polk County KLIFE's first ever Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser. Join us on May 4th at Cribbs Family Youth Park!
Seth Martin showing great concentration.

Liberator tennis "eclipses" Kickapoo 7-2

In a rare event, the Bolivar Liberator's tennis team played shortly after a solar eclipse. Something they obviously will never do again.
Aby Kaufmann makes her third consecutive save in penalty kicks to secure the double overtime win for the Lady Liberators.

Lady Liberators Work Overtime (Again) for the Win

The Lady Liberators were back on their home pitch last Thursday, April 4 to face Willard after dropping their first loss of the season at Springfield Central earlier in the week. For the second time in three days, Bolivar extended play Thursday night through two overtime periods with games decided in penalty kick shootouts.
Kanyon Degraffenreid makes it back to second base ahead of a Buffalo Bison in the April 5 game. STAFF PHOTO/LINDA SIMMONS

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Basketball
Conner Neal looks over the Trailblazer defense. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL

Liberators sectional dreams dashed by Father Tolton 73-36

On Tuesday, March 5, the Bolivar Liberators were looking to bring the amazing energy and teamwork that powered them through the district tournament to the state sectional game with Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School of Columbia.

Front row - Hannah Hale, Serenity Wade, Katelyn Sandidge, Destiny Larimer, Payton Gray, Manager. Back row - Chad Burton, Arieanna Larimer, Anna Everson, Anna Roller, Nora Everson, Lexi Clemons, Brian Gray
The Lady Knights of Polk County Christian School were recognized as state champions in division 4 for the girls Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association ( MCSAA) basketball state championship.
Seth Martin beats the Buffalo defense for two. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
The third seed in District 10 Class 4, the Bolivar Liberators challenged their neighbors the Buffalo Bison (4-20).
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The Shuler family is excited to announce that Connor Shuler, a Pleasant Hope High School ‘24 graduate, will be continuing his basketball career with Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.
Drake Durham goes hard to the basket. STAFF PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL
Thursday, Feb. 22, the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats (23-3) rolled into Bolivar to compete in the last regular season game for both teams.

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Opinion
Writer says goodbye to true blue companion
The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar.
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Spring turkey season has begun and, alas, you haven’t harvested a bird yet.
I told myself I wouldn’t write this column, but Angela just won’t let go, nor would I wish it so. This is for all who mourn Angelas of their own:
Sunshine Bowls and Bakery

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School
As summer vacation comes to a close, it’s almost that time of year when parents rush to the stores for supplies and teachers dress up their classrooms to welcome back fresh-faced students.
While donations of supplies have poured in, organizers of Saturday’s Tenth Annual Polk County Back to School Extravaganza say more are always needed.
A Missouri State University student from Halfway was awarded for her success at the 2023 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 22-25.
Registration for all Humansville R-IV students will take place Aug. 9 through Aug.11, from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration packets will be available for parent pick up starting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Sullivan Bank in Pleasant Hope will be doing a school supply drive for the Pleasant Hope School District.

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Business
The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
Auditions are now open for the annual Polk County’s Got Talent show, an event that recognizes local talent and raises funds for Community Outreach Ministries.
Receive and Ozarks adventure pass for free admission to area attractions.
It’s once again time to honor Bolivar’s greatest servants.
Monday, April 22 — Kielbasa and potatoes, cabbage, wheat roll, banana cake.

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