Polk County Library is set to start the renovation of their Bolivar location on Monday, May 8. A recent press release stated that the renovation “is aimed at improving the overall functionality of the library, while also making it more visually appealing.” more

Doll up, lace up, or buck up and head out to this year’s weeklong Missouri Beef Days celebration in Bolivar for a full slate of events celebrating the beef industry – including an exciting banquet, or “shindig,” capping off a full first day of family fun. more

Southwest Baptist University students graduating in May were recognized for their contributions to their academic areas and divisions during “A Premiere of Excellence: Sweet Success” ceremony Tuesday evening, April 4. more

Bolivar residents can start their spring cleaning, because the annual Citywide Cleanup will take place during the first two weeks in May. more

Lt. Roger Barron recently graduated from the 2022-2023 Missouri Police Chiefs' Command College after completing the seven-month program. The ceremony was held in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City on Friday, April 7. Barron was one of 35 graduates from across the state. more

The Bolivar city wide garage sale is coming up on Saturday, April 29, and the Bolivar Herald-Free Press is currently accepting garage sale ads for anyone wanting to have a sale that day. The cost of … more

Mrs. Joelle Smith’s first grade class at Bolivar Primary School had a mission to raise $4,000 in order to assemble and deliver Easter baskets to residents at Butterfield Residential Care Center. Not only did the students manage to reach their fundraising goal, they were also able to bring some springtime joy to local senior citizens. more

Gail Noggle, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar and Polk County, is announcing her retirement. She has more than 25 years of experience in community and economic development, as well as chamber of commerce and convention and visitor’s bureau leadership in Springfield. Noggle also owned a financial investment firm in the past. more

In addition to the family-friendly celebrations and recognition that are central to Polk County’s signature tribute to the beef industry, Missouri Beef Days 2023 will also include three special presentations designed to educate the public about beef and other ag-related topics. more

Citizens of Polk County made their way to the polls for the general elections on Tuesday, April 4. more

On Monday, April 3, Bolivar R-1 Schools announced that the district had entered a Level 2 lockdown, preventing outside access into school buildings while the Bolivar Police Department investigated alleged comments made by a man at the Bolivar Walmart. more

On Saturday, April 1, community and state leaders met at the Bolivar Elks Lodge during the Spring Small Business and Craft Expo to recognize Patty Steinshouer, a local author, for her books that were transcribed to Braille and donated to Polk County Library. more