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The Bolivar R-1 School District has announced an increase in the daily pay rate for substitute teachers to $120, effective Nov. 1, from the previous rate of $100. This adjustment is part of a district-wide effort to address challenges in securing enough substitute teachers, a need that has grown recently. By raising the pay, the district hopes to better support current substitutes and attract new ones. more

The annual Southwest Missouri Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm at McKenna Hall/Sacred Heart Church in Bolivar. more

Sandy Wood was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the October I-Spy game, correctly guessing Dairy Queen. Sandy is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

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

After over 50 years Debbie Hamp figured it was a long shot, but she was holding out hope when she reached out to Steve Garretson regarding the flag that was given to the family of her brother, Gary Lee Hudson. more

Fun for everyone, young and old, can be found at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at the south side of the Polk County Courthouse as the community lights up the 20 foot Christmas tree to kick off the holiday season, hosted by the Bolivar Downtown Association. According to organizer Justin Ballard, there will be a lot to see and enjoy. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has received certification from DNV as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, recognizing its ability to handle strokes and stroke-related medical problems. CMH is also a designated Level III Stroke Center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. more

CMH Hospice's annual holiday fundraiser honors the lives of loved ones more

How well do you know Polk County? more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

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

Wednesday, Nov. 6 more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: more

Fair Play Schools recently released its first-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

The Bolivar R-1 School District has announced an increase in the daily pay rate for substitute teachers to $120, effective Nov. 1, from the previous rate of $100. This adjustment is part of a district-wide effort to address challenges in securing enough substitute teachers, a need that has grown recently. By raising the pay, the district hopes to better support current substitutes and attract new ones. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual start to the Christmas season with this year’s Christmas Open House on Nov. 8 and 9, where five lucky winners will each receive $100 as part of the festivities! more

Halfway R-3 Schools will host their annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner on Friday, Nov. 22, in the library at 11 a.m. All seniors in the Halfway School District are welcome to attend by making reservations on or before Nov.r 20, by calling the school at 417-445-2200, extension 5. more

The annual Southwest Missouri Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm at McKenna Hall/Sacred Heart Church in Bolivar. more

The last time audiences saw superpowered alien symbiote Venom (Tom Hardy) and his human “host” Eddie Brock (also Hardy) on the big screen, it wasn’t in a “Venom” movie, it was in a mid-credits sequence in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The scene saw the pair briefly hop universes into the Disney-controlled Marvel Cinematic Universe, but then quickly get sucked back into the Sony-controlled Marvel universe – the one that has “Spider-Man” characters, but no Spider-Man (and is not to be confused with the animated Spider-verse). The scene is shown again at the beginning of “Venom: The Last Dance,” but it has no bearing on the story. Fans of the character should know not to expect MCU quality from this movie. This is the “Morbius”/”Madame Web” arm of the franchise. 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

Top harvest counties were Gasconade, Osage, and Cedar. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. However, leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Leaves also trap and hold moisture, which increases the potential for disease. more

Sandy Wood was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the October I-Spy game, correctly guessing Dairy Queen. Sandy is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

While excelling on the court and in the classroom, the SBU women's basketball team has also been volunteering their time around the Bolivar community. They have spent time at the Community Outreach Ministry (COM), Upon the Rock, and First Baptist Church. more