The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7. It will be an evening of fun and games as the Society celebrates its 30th birthday. A short business meeting will precede the celebration. Election of officers for 2025 will be held. more

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The annual Southwest Missouri Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm at McKenna Hall/Sacred Heart Church in Bolivar. more

Next week, on Tuesday, I will get up early. I always do that anyway. I will walk outdoors into the early morning light to await the sunrise. It is my time to be alone with my thoughts and talk to God as I sip my coffee. more

26th annual Check Out Hunger campaign for The Food Bank runs through Dec. 31 more

Monday, Nov. 4 — BBQ Beef stuffed baked potato, cheese, sour cream, onion, side salad, wheat roll, cake. more

It is the time of the year to start getting ready for Christmas. Toys For Tots are now being accepted at the following locations: more

Bolivar DAV to honor veterans in Veterans Day celebration more

Congratulations to Sandy Wood for guessing Dairy Queen as this month's location and winning the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe. Watch for a new location starting on Nov. 6. more

Bolivar High School is excited to invite local senior citizens to a special Senior Citizen Night on Wednesday, Nov. 13. This FREE event offers an evening of entertainment and appreciation for the senior community, featuring a delicious dinner, musical performances, and the opening night of the highly anticipated Bolivar High School Theater production, Freaky Friday. more

Hello, I'm Velcro! I may be young, but I've got a heart full of love to give. I adore making friends, and I promise to be your best one. My favorite pastime is curling up in a warm lap for a cuddle. I'm a sweet, friendly guy who's always up for a game or a gentle stroke. more

Polk County Prosecuting Attorney, Keaton Ashlock announced the conviction of Curtis “Chris” Carl Benenhaley Jr. on crimes of sexual assault of a child. more

In the Oct. 2 Business Spotlight for Deja Brew, the business hours were incorrect. They are open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the weekends.  more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

Revival services will begin Monday Nov. 4, at Schofield Missionary Baptist Church starting each night at 7 p.m. Bro. Dillon Legan will be our helper and Bro. Josh Norton is our pastor. more

John “Butch” Andy Choate more

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

BOLIVAR, MO, October 28 — The Polk County Library is thrilled to announce that its patrons now have free access to Kanopy, a leading on-demand video streaming platform. This exciting new offering allows library members to stream thousands of films, documentaries, TV series, and educational videos at no cost, simply by using their library card. more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: more

The first mention of ‘saving daylight’ came from Benjamin Franklin in 1784. However, the Germans made it a worldwide sensation in 1916 during WWI to save fuel for the war effort. Other countries temporarily followed suit, using ‘normal’ time after the war, then reverting to DST again during WWII. The United States continued the practice but, contrary to popular belief, farmers were the biggest detractors saying it created a bigger divide between rural and urban lifestyles. Some states went against the ‘rule’ and passed legislation banning it, which is why Hawaii, most of Arizona, and some counties in Indiana do not use it. DST starts the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. more

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Missourians reminded to prepare for cold and potentially dangerous weather this winter more