With the busy end of the year approaching, New Growth Transit is recruiting volunteer drivers in Polk and Cedar counties to help neighbors reach medical appointments, jobs, the grocery store, and other essential destinations. Volunteers choose when they’re available and are reimbursed at 70 cents per mile, so they are never out of pocket. more

Polk County Christian School - Friday Nov. 7 more

Jean Vincent will speak on the history of the Cherokee in Missouri and Northern Arkansas at the Nov. 6 meeting of the Polk County Genealogy Society. Vincent recently presented this program for the local DAR group. PCGS is looking forward to hearing Vincent’s presentation. The meeting is Thursday, Nov 6, at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the Square. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting that includes the election of officers for 2026. In October the nominating committee presented the following slate for election: President-Cay Sergent, Vice President-Betty Doyle, Secretary-Leta Gass, Treasurer-Julie Trout, and Member at Large-Lou Thelen Kemp. There were no nominees from the floor. more

Zion Lutheran Church will be hosting a chicken noodle dinner and bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (dine-in or to-go). Cost for the meal is $10 for an adult, $5 for a child. more

Bolivar FFA teaches Ag Education on the Move™at Bolivar Intermediate this Fall more

Saturday morning, Oct. 25, the Southwest Baptist University women’s cross-country team competed against 13 teams at the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championships in Romeoville, Illinois. As predicted in the preseason poll, the Bearcats placed second overall in the Women’s 6k with a score of 64 just behind Lewis University, the reigning GLVC champions. more

Shop Local During Bolivar’s Christmas Open House Nov. 14–15 more

Saturday, Nov. 1 more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to linda.simmons@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch at 335 S. Springfield. more

The Bolivar Schools Board of Education meeting began with a Student Spotlight, recognizing the BHS Girls Golf Team. The team won Districts and placed 6th at State; both are school records. At state, DeLaney Daniels placed 2nd and Abi Anderson placed 11th. Besides being the spotlight for the evening, the Ozark Mountain Conference Golf Champions also received commendations from the board. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

HI LOW CONDITIONS more

Two people from Pleasant Hope are facing several felony charges after they allegedly sexually abused a juvenile over several months. more

Annual Kiwanis Halloween Costume Contest more

Cold and rainy weather didn't stop the fun on the grounds of the Bolivar Recreation & Aquatic Center as the City of Bolivar welcomed the community to its first Rock the Rec Music & Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event featured performances by The Henderson Kids & Moore, Nicole Knight from The 1906 Wine Bar & Pub, and headliner SoulRoot. more

Anne Charmaine Long Davis more

Learn more from MDC’s 2025 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, the MDC MO Hunting app, and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer. more

James Michael Warren Sr. more

Ann Crooks Perkins more

Douglas Ray Ward more

Recently, my wife and I were having our blood work done before an upcoming six-month checkup with our doctor. As we sat there waiting to hear our name called, I looked around the big waiting room packed with people. more

Bolivar High School is excited to welcome local senior citizens for a night of great food, entertainment, and community connection at the annual BHS Senior Citizen Night on Thursday, Nov. 6. This free event is a beloved Bolivar tradition celebrating the district’s appreciation for the senior members of our community. more

Halfway R-3 Schools will host their annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 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. 19, by calling the school at 417-445-2200, extension 5. more

 As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist. more

Comment online at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/public-commenting-opportunities/turkey-regulation-changes through Nov. 7. more