Citizens Memorial Hospice will offer an eight-week bereavement support group series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. more

Bobby Andrews more

A fun, successful day at Silo Ridge raised vital support for Polk County Humane Society's cats and dogs. more

The Recorders Association of Missouri issued the following statement regarding the recent signing of HB 737 and SB 43 by Governor Mike Kehoe. These legislative changes will impact the issuance of marriage licenses across the state. more

Pete was a good friend of mine. He cooked for himself, did all his household chores and drove his car. No nursing home for Pete. He still went dancing with the ladies. He had more energy than men half his age. more

Life with a newborn more

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

Monday, Aug. 18 — Ham and potatoes (green peppers and onions), cabbage, wheat roll, gooey butter cake. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. CMH is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide and one of 11 in Missouri to receive the honor. more

The City of Bolivar has opened the application process for this year’s managed deer hunt. more

The City of Bolivar has announced the date for a new free music and food truck festival in Bolivar. more

The Polk County Museum will be hosting a “Mitchell Family” exhibit Aug. 18-29. more

Hi, I'm Trencher! I'm a 15 week old Border Collie with a love for treats and companionship. I'm the last of my litter and I know why - they save the best for last!! I'm really good about using the doggy door to go potty outside and I already know how to sit. I'm smart as a whip but oh-so affectionate. more

The reunion of the Bolivar High School classes of 1960 and 1961 will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13. The restaurant is located at Highway U and 13, south of Bolivar. We will eat off the menu. more

Friday, Aug. 15 more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations and community votes for its 2025 annual awards, honoring excellence in local business and community leadership. more

As the new school year gets underway and your child begins using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends, Better Business Bureau has online safety tips for families. more

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on your county under the “Bus Schedules” tab. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age. Additionally, we contract with various agencies to serve their clients. Our offices are closed and regular routes will not be running on Sept. 1, for the Labor Day Holiday. more

William Marson Corbly more

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Kathy Dean Vest more

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Go wild about saving lives! Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area healthcare facilities, are partnering together to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients. more