Sew 'N' Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, March 21 at the United Methodist Church, 105 East Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the fellowship hall. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10 a.m. Our meeting will be a Sew and Round Table with 1. Beach Bag, 2. Half Square Triangle. Bring your machines and let's sew! All those interested in quilting are welcome to attend. For any questions please call Elizabeth Morgan at 417-422-7195 more

Bolivar Girls had three District 6 Champs who went on to place at the Missouri USA Wrestling for ages 8 to 14. Mackenzie Davis placed third in Districts to qualify for the state tournament in the 14U 110 lbs. weight class. She won her first match 20-2, lost her second match, won by Fall for her third match but then lost the next one, eliminating her. more

SBU women’s track and field members Collinique Farrington and Stephanique Dean completed the NCAA National Championships Saturday. Both of them made the podium and led the Bearcats to become the 14th-best team in the Nation, beating out all other GLVC teams. more

Blake Cozad, of Bolivar, was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy more

Bolivar Middle School recently released its third-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

Pleasant Hope Schools recently released its third-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

Bolivar Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Colt Blair as the district’s new Director of Athletics and Activities. A 2005 graduate of Bolivar High School, Colt Blair brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the community. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Phil and Pam Morgan will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Rondo Baptist Church as part of their Amen Tour. more

The Polk County Republican Central Committee will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day Banquet on Thursday, April 3, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge in Bolivar. This event is an opportunity to visit with Polk County and state officeholders. more

The Polk County annual Livestock and Forage conference will be held Monday, March 24, at the Sacred Heart Church, 1405 W Fair Play Street, Bolivar. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner at 6 p.m. more

Spring is a time to be on the lookout for colorful birds, blooming plants… and wildfires. more

For over 50 years, a huge oak tree stood near the corner of our house. Two oak trees had grown together at the trunk many years ago. It was massive in circumference and stood over 80 feet tall. The shade over our house and the oxygen it produced were invaluable to us. The fall colors added beauty to our yard. more

Stockton, MO- “As spring and lush grass growth arrives cattle producers need to plan for prevention of grass tetany,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Grass tetany arises from a cattle mineral imbalance; therefore, Davis suggests that cattle producers use management strategies discussed below to reduce the incidence in their cattle operation. more

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – For cow-calf producers, it is ideal to have one healthy calf on the ground per cow per year. Producers should also strive to have cows that are productive in the herd for many years. On average, a cow must stay in the herd for six years for the producer to break even on that cow’s initial investment along with yearly maintenance costs. more

Polk County residents have taken to social media to voice their displeasure with State Bill 4 (SB4) and how their representative voted for it. more

The following events are happening at your local library. more

JEFFERSON CITY –On Monday, March 17, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 supplemental budget bill, HB 14, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2025. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production committee is hosting five online sessions for women livestock producers across the state over the next few months. Although the content is created for women producers, all producers are welcome to attend. more

The April elections are around the corner and Polk County towns are getting ready to choose their next aldermen, mayor, or school board members. If you are still on the fence for who you want representing you, watch for the candidate profiles, coming March 26. more

HI LOW PRECIPITATION more

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

Ace High Beauty Collective, 201 S. Main Avenue, Bolivar was welcomed by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce at a ribbon cutting on Saturday, March 15. Ace High offers an elevated, hygienic, low toxin beauty collective, nails, pedicures, and spray tanning are available. And specializes in permanent jewelry. more

DEATHS more

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