Final week of BTC Fall food trucks more

The Bolivar Police Department urges everyone to turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. more

In recognition of breast cancer awareness this October, the Polk County Health Center hopes to raise awareness of a program designed to empower women to prioritize their health. Through the Show Me Healthy Women program, the center provides free initial care for breast and cervical cancers which are aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing the risks of cancer through early detection. more

Matt Francka may have spent 13 years as a lineman for a local electric company, but he found himself drawn in a different direction. Or, more accurately, people continually asking him for help with pools, brought him to where he is now. more

On Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6:25 a.m., Trooper A.R. Enderle responded to a single-car accident on Mo. 83, eight miles north of Bolivar. more

10/26: Howl at the Moon Night more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

I take pride in calling myself an Ozarker, and indeed I am. more

Right after we got married, I told my wife that deer hunting is a good way to more

Halloween - that special night when the kid in all of us gets to let creativity soar and pretend to be someone or something else for a night. A festival established centuries ago as a means of scaring away spirits has morphed into a means for little ones to overindulge on sweets, and giving adults a chance to play dress up again. more

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The 2024 tennis Lady Liberators have been setting goals and checking them off one-by-one this season. Earlier this month, they earned a conference championship title and then secured berths for two doubles teams in the individual State tournament. In the last week they checked off two more. The Lady Liberators are now heading to the Final Four after claiming an impressive fifth straight district title last week with a 5-3 upset over top seed Carl Junction followed this week by a 5-1 state quarterfinal win over Savannah. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. – This fall, millions of Americans will purchase a vegetable they, unfortunately, are very unlikely to eat, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. more

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.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9,Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. more

The City of Bolivar and the Polk County Commission have issued burn bans for Bolivar and Polk County beginning Monday, Oct. 21. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. more

Tonya Annette Smith more

John “Butch” Andy Choate more

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

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations: more

DEATHS more

We will be having a special public meeting on October 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the FEMA shelter at the school. The purpose of this meeting will be to provide information and updates about the city the past few years and to share information about the two ballot questions from the city on the ballot in the November election. more

Donald “Bud” Arthur Jr. more