Just four more days to enjoy Light the Park more

Hello, I'm Liqueur. I'm a gentle soul, a bit shy, but oh so mellow. I've been a mother to four little kittens, teaching them the ways of the world. I'm a quiet presence, preferring to watch the world go by from a cozy corner. I may take a little while to warm up to you, but once I do, I promise a bond like no other. more

William of Normandy became William I of England in 1066 after winning the Battle of Hastings. For years he had to quell uprisings throughout his territories in England and France. While in Rouen, he died while subduing a riot. It is said that his horse reared up causing the horn of his saddle to hit him in the gut, rupturing a part of his intestine. He lingered in agony for weeks while his body filled with infection from the internal wound, until he finally passed away. Between his death and funeral service, his body grew bloated and filled with gases, making him too big for his coffin. While trying to cram him into the sarcophagus, things became unpleasant. Orderic, a monk on the scene explained it best, “the swollen bowels burst, and an intolerable stench assailed the nostrils of the bystanders,” leading to a very rushed funeral service. more

Monday, Dec. 30 — Closed more

Today: Fruitcake and Leftovers Day more

The Department is investigating numerous reports of sick and dead waterfowl across Missouri. more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director CED Karen Stillings in Polk and Dallas County reminds producers that FSA is now accepting applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses due to drought. The deadline to apply for 2024 LFP assistance is Jan. 30, 2025. more

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

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday Service on Sunday, Dec. 29, at Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church in Polk County. more

Ryan Lucas Arnold more

Benjamin Edward “Ed” Clark more

My grandmother’s death changed everything. Besides my mother, she was the most influential person in my life; her death left a hole that will never be completely filled. more

Kenneth Woods more

If you’re one of the many shoppers returning or exchanging a gift this year, make sure you check the return policy before you get started! more

Randall “Randy” Brent Keith more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

On Christmas Eve around 9:40 p.m., Corporal J.R. Rorie responded to a crash on Mo. 64, seven miles south of Pittsburg. more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. more

Friday, Dec. 20, the Aurora Hound Dawgs traveled to the Bolivar Field House to challenge the Bolivar Liberators basketball team, although there has been some conjecture as to a mascot name change to the Running Dogs, I could not find any proof of this. more

Boys more

To enjoy these and other drawings see Section B. more

How well do you know Polk County? more