Bolivar Herald-Free Press announces the hire of new editor, Nicole Emmons. more

The Save The Lake Committee will host another public meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the pavilion located behind the Pomme de Terre Corps of Engineers office building. more

Sponsors donated more than $40,000 to the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation more

Center Stage Dance Academy dancers were invited to perform at the Nascar 75th Anniversary Cup Series at the Kansas City Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 10. Terri Kirksey, owner of Center Stage, received a call from Nascar in April asking if they would like to perform at Nascar, and she was very excited to have this amazing opportunity for her dancers. Terri hand picked a group of students that were dedicated and up for the task of working hard for hours a day during summer break to put together a great show. The girls worked many hours every week during the summer to perfect a 15-minute non-stop routine that was race car themed for the Nascar opening ceremonies. more

Talk to your physician… don’t wait. more

Community Outreach Ministries (COM) is hosting their second annual “Polk County’s Got Talent” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Bolivar High School at 6:30 pm. A spinoff of the popular television talent show, America’s Got Talent, the fundraising event will highlight the talent of ten local individuals and groups. The event benefits Community Outreach Ministries which seeks to alleviate food insecurity in Polk County through their food pantry and community development programs. more

The name “Roweton” is near, if not at, the top of a short list of names that ring bells in minds throughout the Ozarks and beyond when discussions turn to Bolivar sports history. more

The proposal would give everyone in the Bolivar School District in-district tuition costs at OTC and local OTC campus opportunities. more

The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion in Bolivar. Lunch will be served after the ceremony. more

Sling -n- Stones Ministries will host a National Recovery Month Awareness event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the First Christian Church, 407 W Broadway St., Bolivar. Guest speaker, Dr. Tony Berry, will share his personal story about a family battle with addiction and recovery. A free dinner will be provided, and all are invited. more

Golfers and sponsors alike will have the chance to turn an upcoming round of golf play into a tremendous benefit for a serious cause this October during the first Play Fore Pink golf tournament. more

Monday, Sept. 11, the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting, welcoming Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to Bolivar. more