The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. more

The Bolivar School District is excited to announce Proposition Liberators R-1, a no-tax-increase more

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

JEFFERSON CITY, MO.-Seeds of knowledge are being planted by members of the Maron C. Early FFA Chapter in local classrooms this spring as elementary students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Through Ag Moves, an educational program of Missouri Farmers Care, students learn how their lives are connected to agriculture through hands-on learning led by passionate educators in their classrooms. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation invites the community to participate in the annual Heroes for Hospice Race presented by Craig Lehman-Shelter Insurance on Saturday, May 4. more

The Women of Faith from the Aldrich United Methodist Church is having a baked potato dinner on March 17, serving will begin at 11:30 a.m. All are invited and welcome to come and enjoy this meal with us. The meal is served to help with mission work, donations accepted. The meal will be baked potatoes and all the toppings including ham, bacon, cheese, onions, chili, sour cream and also desserts and a drink. Come for good food, fellowship and help us so we can help others with mission work. For more information, call Shirley at 417-770-2169 more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

The Missouri and Polk County Presidential Primary will be held on March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. Voting will take place at the Polk County Courthouse Annex 102 E. Jackson, Bolivar, Missouri. This will take place instead of a state run primary. If you are a registered Democrat, unaffiliated, Independent or Libertarian voter you may vote in this primary. Registered Republicans may not vote at this primary. You must have identification to vote such as driver’s license, utility/phone bill, voter registration card, insurance card or official document with your name and current address. If you are unable to physically enter the polling place, we can accommodate you. You may vote at this county’s polling place if you are unable to vote in your home county. If you requested a mail-in ballot and are unable to mail it back in time, we will accept it at our polling place on March 23. more

Saturday, March 16 more

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes Shelby Bailey, FNP-C, to the new CMH Health & Wellness Clinic. more

Want to learn more about the Bolivar Police Department and Bolivar City Fire Department? Want to meet police officers and firefighters, view vehicles and equipment, and tour the Public Safety Center? Just curious about police and fire service? more