The Polk County University of Missouri Extension will be sponsoring a Beginning Beekeeping Workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11. It will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds Activities building, 4560 S. 100th Road, Bolivar. There is no charge for the workshop. more

Monday, Dec. 11 — Celebration day, beef vegetable soup, side salad, hoagie roll, ice cream. more

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Monday, Dec. 4 — Goulash, green beans, wheat roll, cherry Jell-O with whipped cream. more

**All branches closed on Thanksgiving** more

As I was driving toward Springfield last night, I realized I did not have my phone. That left me with quite a dilemma. It was alright to be shut off from the world for a while; no alerts for emails, no text message buzzes, and no phone calls interrupting my drive, were just fine with me. What I lamented was the lack of my beloved playlist blaring through my car stereo. There was no podcast or music designed just for my listening enjoyment. I had a choice to make: sit in silence (Heaven forbid) or go through the radio searching for a station that was actually playing music. I chose the latter and began my quest, hitting the ‘next’ button repeatedly. After hearing DJs waxing on for multiple stations, I finally stumbled upon some music. more

Sweet potatoes may be stars; cornbread dressing a contender. Dinner rolls are divine and green bean casserole a go-to. But Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without turkey. more

Monday, Nov. 20 — Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and onion, wheat roll, chocolate mint cake. more

Most Americans hold the military in high esteem, and rightfully so; they bravely go places many of us avoid. Since the beginning of our nation, nay, before we were a nation, our fighters have led the United States to multiple victories, keeping us a free nation, at the detriment of their safety, mental well-being, and lives. Unlike Memorial Day, which pays homage to those service members no longer with us, Veterans Day respects those still able to feel the praise of a grateful populace. Every nation, be it Canada with Remembrance Day, France with Armistice Day, Britain with Remembrance Sunday, or America with Veterans Day, has a day established for demonstrating pride in their fighting forces. Interestingly, all of these countries chose on, or near, November 11 to have this holiday. What is it about the eleventh day of the eleventh month that makes it a prime choice for celebrating the military? more

Monday, Nov. 13 — BBQ beef stuffed baked potato, cheese, sour cream, onion, side salad, chocolate pudding, celebration cake. more

All month: more

CMH Hospice's annual holiday fundraiser honors the lives of loved ones more

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

Monday, Nov. 6 — Kielbasa and potatoes, cabbage, wheat roll, apple cobbler. more

The Bolivar Branch is still under construction so there are no events scheduled there at this time.  These other branches have the following events:  more

Monday, Oct. 30 — Beef and noodles, side salad, wheat roll, apple crisp. more

If statistics are to be believed, I’m part of a shrinking minority: I go to church every Sunday. more

Monday, Oct. 9 — Closed for Columbus Day. more

Monday, Oct. 2 — Cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, potato wedges, Oreo fluff. more

Talk to your physician… don’t wait. more

Monday, Sept. 25 — Chicken sandwich on bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chips, poke cake. more

Monday, Sept. 18 — Goulash, side salad, garlic bread, Oreo fluff. more

Show us what you love about Polk County! more

Monday, Sept. 11 — Sloppy Joes, mac and cheese, broccoli, peaches, celebration cake. more