It’s nice to have a friendly face in the food industry, and for many years, Kayla Peacock has been the epitome of service with a smile. more

The Bolivar city wide garage sale is coming up on Saturday, April 29, and the Bolivar Herald-Free Press is currently accepting garage sale ads for anyone wanting to have a sale that day. The cost of … more

The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty (Liberty) has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission to adjust the fuel adjustment clause (FAC) charge on the bills of its … more

The community strolled through the Dunnegan Memorial Park during the Polk County Health Center’s National Walking Day event on Wednesday, April 5. more

It’s once again time to honor Bolivar’s greatest servants. more

The Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) is once again offering the service of placing flowers on graves for Memorial Day. Orders may be made through May 1, 2023. The choices for flowers 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. more

Monday, April 17 — BBQ beef, baked potato, cheese, sour cream, onion, side salad, cherry cake. more

The Polk County University of Missouri Extension will hold a Container and Raised Bed Gardening Workshop on Monday, April 24. The workshop will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 4560 S 100th Rd., Bolivar. It will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at approximately 8 p.m. more

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LAND TRANSFERS more

Dian Hofmeister, a registered nurse with Citizens Memorial Hospital’s Home Care Services, was named the February 2023 CMH DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner. more

T-Mobile just announced its newest retail location in Missouri and its first retail store in Bolivar. The store opened for business on Monday, April 10, and is located on South Springfield Avenue and East San Martin Street in a plaza between Subway and Happy Nail Spa. more

Massey Ferguson tractors and Hesston by Massey Ferguson hay equipment are now available at RBW Agricultural LLC. 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

Gail Noggle, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar and Polk County, is announcing her retirement. She has more than 25 years of experience in community and economic development, as well as chamber of commerce and convention and visitor’s bureau leadership in Springfield. Noggle also owned a financial investment firm in the past. more

Community members gathered Thursday, April 6, to welcome the new city administrator, Thomas Relford. more

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Another fun and exciting evening was on tap at Bolivar High School, Saturday, April 8. The 7th Annual Dancing With The Stars provided a full evening of entertainment to a sold out crowd. more

The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the CMH Community Room. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 17, at Smith's Restaurant. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

The Polk County University of Missouri Extension will hold a Container and Raised Bed Gardening Workshop on Monday, April 24. The workshop will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 4560 S 100th Rd., Bolivar. It will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at approximately 8 p.m. more

Life Church Bolivar invites everyone to come at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 23, for their launch at the new Bolivar campus. We are located at 110 W. Jackson, Bolivar. Join us for an encouraging message, uplifting worship and a dynamic Kids Life program! We’re excited to see what God is going to do! more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. The program will be presented by Sarah Angst Stewart and her daughter Ellie Hennery regarding the Children of the American Revolution. This is an especially good meeting for those with children to learn more about the C.A.R. Miss Hennery is the President-Elect of the Missouri State Society Children of the American Revolution. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the appointment of Julia Magdici, certified family nurse practitioner, to the CMH medical staff.  more