John “Butch” Andy Choate more

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

DEATHS more

We will be having a special public meeting on October 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the FEMA shelter at the school. The purpose of this meeting will be to provide information and updates about the city the past few years and to share information about the two ballot questions from the city on the ballot in the November election. more

Donald “Bud” Arthur Jr. more

DEATHS more

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October as “Let’s Talk Month.” This proclamation seeks to raise awareness of the importance of open, honest and ongoing communication with youth about all aspects of health and encouraging lifelong healthy practices. To support this endeavor, the Adolescent and School Health Program within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is sharing information about resources to help make these conversations a bit easier. more

Frances Elizabeth Platcher Scott more

Celebrate Pork Month by considering value-added production. more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting at Flat Creek Restaurant in Bolivar for their Oct. 21 meeting. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Matt Patterson, Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director. He was unable to attend our last meeting due to illness and is excited to join us for our October meeting. Matt will present the latest news of all Democratic candidates across the state and where they are in the campaigns and how to volunteer. more

Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is not usually one that makes big bucks. The first film from 2016 made less than $1 million. The second, in the glorious year for horror that was 2022, was lucky to pass $10 million. Now comes a third entry that not only made more than the other two movies combined in its opening weekend with $18 million, it took the #1 spot at the domestic box office. more

Delivery methods for a bitter pill more

On Tuesday Oct. 8, the SBU softball team volunteered at the Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility. more

Monday, Oct. 21 — Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken stuffing, spinach, wheat biscuit, vanilla cake with fudge frosting. more

The Waynesville Lady Tigers traveled to Bolivar for senior night on Tuesday, Oct. 15. They were greeted by a cold 16-mph NE wind and a red hot Bolivar team. more

Friday, Oct. 18 more

This Nov. 11, the Polk County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will be honoring Veterans with a display of carnations on the front steps of their building. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase a carnation to honor a veteran. A card will be attached to the carnation with the veteran’s name and service information. Then PCGS volunteers will place the carnations on the steps of the PCGS Research Facility early on Nov. 11. Any veteran whether living or deceased may be honored. more

Give blood, save lives and receive a free KC Chiefs T-shirt more

Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, the SBU Women’s soccer team started off their road weekend with another conference matchup. They faced Quincy University and came away with a 1-0 win, defeating the hawks for the first time since 2014. more

Dorian more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

Today is Chocolate Cupcake Day more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Protect The Harvest will cease operations effective Oct. 31, 2024, citing ongoing funding challenges that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization was created in 2011 as a non-profit educational and advocacy effort to promote and defend American farmers and ranchers, improve food security, protect property rights, ensure animal welfare, and support outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. Protect The Harvest has focused on informing stakeholders about important issues, protecting against a myriad of ongoing threats and responding when appropriate. more