Leonard Joe Mahan more

Elizabeth Marion Higginbotham more

INSIDE TODAY’S ISSUE more

Sally L. Harris Harper more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

Your neck will thank you more

Monday, Sept. 29 — Supreme pizza (pepperoni, ham, hamburger, onion, pepper, olives), side salad, berry crisp. more

As dry grass crunched beneath my feet more

Several times, a song I like becomes an inspiration for a story I write. Many songs, if you really listen to them, are songs about life. more

After two successful road trips, Bearcat football is excited to return in front of the roaring home crowd at Plaster Stadium. The first home game of the year had the stands packed, with the expectation being the same for this Saturday’s game against Missouri S&T at 6:00pm. more

The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary School 417-326-5247 or rshelenhamer@bolivarschools.org for an application. more

Join Bolivar Police Chief Christopher Johns and fellow police officers for this year's National Coffee with a Cop. 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

The Bolivar Area Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is seeking applications for grants from two funds. more

Friday, Sept. 26 more

The Dunnegan Rural Fire Department annual meeting will be at Station 1, at 6 p.m. in the community room, on Friday, Oct. 17. Refreshments will be served. All members are encouraged to attend. The order of business will be, opening prayer, reading of minutes, treasurer's report, president’s report, chief’s report, election of officers whose terms are up. more

I'm Alice and I'm a sweet girl just out and about looking for a great place to land after weaning my kittens. Do you have just the spot for me? I have feline herpesvirus, this means I have a disease that makes me more prone to URI's (upper respiratory infections) aka a kitty cold. FHV cats can live long and healthy lives with stress management and vet care. I am a pretty healthy girl, but due to me having FHV, it's safer for me to either be an only cat or go to a home with other FHV cats. more

The Polk County Humane Society invites the community to an unforgettable evening of amusement and compassion at the Benefit Bazaar, a Cirque du Soleil–inspired charity event on Saturday, Oct.18. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital Pediatric Clinic will offer two drive-thru flu shot clinics for children ages 6 months through high school seniors on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 4-6 p.m. outside the clinic at 1195 N. Oakland Ave. in Bolivar. more

The Bolivar School Board met in regular session September 18, 2025. After recognizing Micah Thomas for his academic excellence, as demonstrated by his designation as a semi-finalist for the merit award (see Bolivar Herald-Free Press, 9/19), the board moved on to give commendations to several others for their work. Among these were several athletes, teams and representatives of the community including Carly Cribbs, Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks Athlete of the Month; BHS Girls’ Golf team, which won 1st place at the tournament in Seymour; Ron Bandy, FCA and ROTC for organizing the Cross Country meet with over 2,300 runners; Anna Bly, Lydia Tilley, Payton Cobel, Phillip Bly, Lucas Roker, Bill Todd, Bill Marshall and Corbin Parks for their selection into the Invitational Honor Choir; DeLaney Daniels for her win in the Springfield Catholic tournament-and the team, for taking 3rd place); Kami Bryan and Jillian Horner 1st place in doubles, Emma Goodman and Josie Thomas, 3rd place in doubles in Springfield Invitational; Domino's Pizza for donating certificates to help celebrate students of the week at BMS; Wynne Photography, parent volunteers and PTA for successful fall picture days; Wommack Monuments for donating books for every first grader; and Rotary Club for their donation to the PAT program. more

Anniversary events highlight nursing education, community partnerships, and a bright future more

Special guest Chris Chinn, Director Missouri Department of Agriculture and other state leaders Wheeler Livestock Auction in Osceola, will hold its Annual Anniversary Customer Appreciation Sale on Thursday, Oct. 2. Attending this special event will be Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. Director Chinn will have a special announcement regarding the sale barn. In addition to the Director, State Senator Sandy Crawford (R) Missouri Senate District 28, Senator Lincoln Hough (R) State Senate District 30 and State Representative Jim Kalberloh (R) Missouri House of Representatives District 125 have all confirmed their attendance. more

Congratulations Camri Wheelbarger, winner of the $25 gift card from Brenda’s Cafe. Camri was drawn after guessing Sonic as the location for the September I-Spy. Be watching for a new location starting Oct. 1. more

The DAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) was founded in 1890; membership is for women who can trace lineage to someone who supported American independence during the Revolutionary War. more

New registration link! Learn about new deer hunting regulations, efforts to keep Missouri deer healthy, and deer management in the coming decade. more