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People will get to test their accuracy with this ancient hunting tool.
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10/29/25
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For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.”
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10/29/25
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Shae Smith
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10/29/25
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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10/29/25
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The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Bolivar Technical College on Saturday, Oct. 4, to celebrate the college’s 20th anniversary. Located at 1135 N. Oakland, Bolivar Technical College specializes in nursing and healthcare programs.
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10/27/25
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The annual Morrisville Agrileaders/FFA Turkey Shoot will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the west ballfield at Marion C. Early School.
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10/24/25
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS
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10/24/25
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The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated GPS Property Management with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 17, at their rental property, 640 E. Forest. Owners Peter and Ericka Peppers were joined by Chamber board members and community friends as they cut the ribbon.
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10/24/25
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Hi, I'm Roxie! I'm a sweet girl but need to be the only animal in the home. No worries as I can make up for the lack of other animals with my cuddly and loving nature. I'm front declawed so I will need to be an indoor only home.
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10/24/25
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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.
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10/24/25
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Citizens Memorial Hospital has awarded Chantel Carter, RN, the DAISY Platinum Award after she received 11 nominations for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Chantel is a registered nurse with CMH Hospice.
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10/24/25
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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.
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10/24/25
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Polk County Christian School - Friday Nov. 7
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10/24/25
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Trunk-Or-Treat at Berean Baptist Church
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10/24/25
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How well do you know Polk County?
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10/24/25
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The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) has informed state agencies that November 2025 SNAP cannot be issued at this time.
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10/24/25
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DSS has announced that it will be unable to issue SNAP payments in November due to the government shutdown, and has suggested that those affected should try to spread out their October benefits and check with local food banks and food pantries for more information.
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By Vicki Dawn Arnett
news@bolivarmonews.com
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10/24/25
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City will Rock the Rec this Saturday
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10/24/25
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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.
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10/24/25
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The skies darken, the thunder rumbles, the lightning flashes, the rain comes down, the storm begins.
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By Larry Whiteley
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10/24/25
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Campbell Grove Missionary Baptist Church will be having a revival held by Brother Matt Millam. The revival will start Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
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10/24/25
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Monday, Oct. 27 — Tuna casserole (WG noodles), broccoli, wheat roll, banana pudding.
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10/24/25
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) State Unit on Aging, in collaboration with the state’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), announced that Missouri is one of only a handful of states to come into full compliance with the Older Americans Act (OAA) final rule. This milestone marks Missouri as a leader in advancing accountability, transparency and quality in services for older adults and their caregivers.
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10/24/25
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