SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

How well do you know Polk County? more

The Bolivar Class of 1963 met at Brenda's Cafe on Saturday, September 27. A good time was enjoyed by all. more

The family of Donna Selvey will host a 90th birthday celebration on Sunday, Oct. 12. The reception is from 2-4:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 600 East Aldrich Road, Bolivar. Please omit gifts but cards would be appreciated. more

Homecoming celebrated its 100th year at Bolivar with a week of activities and fun. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Friends of the Polk County Library will hold their fall book sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar. more

Give blood, save lives and receive a free KC Chiefs t-shirt more

The annual Fair Play Carnival will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the high school gymnasium. more

Friday, Oct. 10 more

Pleasant Hope school will host an All School Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 11. The reunion will be held at a new location this year, at the Pleasant Hope Grade School, enter on the west side of the building. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. more

Are there things you’d like to get in order that would make your intentions clear for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or after you’re gone? Things like: more

Bolivar moved into the final week of regular season tennis action with wins on three straight days of play at home last week. The Lady Liberators earned the 6-3 win over Republic for Senior Night Monday, Sept 29 before recognizing the team and their seven seniors. more

HI LOW CONDITIONS more

The Bolivar Liberators celebrated the 100th Homecoming, Friday, Oct. 3. Following a pep assembly at BHS, the streets were filled with cheering fans of all ages, as the parade made its way through the square. more

Exciting new Off-Leash Dog Park under construction more

Non-hunters out in nature during hunting seasons should practice simple safety measures. more

In their last two sessions, the Bolivar Board of Aldermen has failed to sign the street light renewal contract between the City of Bolivar and Liberty Utilities, asking to hear from a representative from the company to clarify the details before signing. During a special session on October 2, aldermen got their chance to discuss the contract with Liberty representatives including Jordan Bollinger, Senior Manager of Key Accounts; Chris Schaffer, Senior Manager of Construction Planning; Diana Carter, Director of Legal Services and Charlie Evans, Director of Rates and Regulatory. Two aldermen, Jonathon Moores and Justin Ballard were absent. Each of the aldermen present spoke out in the meeting at least once. Various aldermen relayed messages they had received from their constituents concerning their feelings about Liberty during the meeting. more

This November 11, the Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will be honoring Veterans with a display of carnations on the front steps of their building. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase a carnation to honor a veteran. A card will be attached to the carnation with the veteran’s name and service information. Then PCGS volunteers will place the carnations on the steps of the PCGS Research Facility early on November 11. Any veteran whether living or deceased may be honored. more

James Howard Foley more

The Bolivar City Fire Department is inviting the public to a traditional “wet down, push in” ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, to celebrate the department’s new fire engine and officially put the apparatus into service. more

By Larry Whiteley more

IN TODAY’S ISSUE more

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