The annual Morrisville Agrileaders/FFA Turkey Shoot will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the west ballfield at Marion C. Early School. more

Bolivar Middle School recently released its first-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

On Friday, Oct. 24, the Bolivar Liberator football team traveled to Logan-Rogersville High School Wildcats in the last regular season game. more

The Bolivar High School girls golf team made history on Oct. 20-21, capturing a 6th-place finish at the MSHSAA State Golf Championships—the best team finish in school history. No other Bolivar golf program had sent a team to the state tournament before this year. more

The Woodlawn 4-H Club held its first meeting of the new program year on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.. The members mainly focused on project, snack, and demonstration sign-ups. After the meeting was adjourned, the club members participated in a hayride, as well as roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a fire. more

I come from a long line of hot tea drinkers, so filling my pretty cup with an aromatic brew has become the “perfect start” to my mornings. Recently, I set my cup on the counter to cool while I helped the two-year-old go “potty.” A minor distraction. Mere minutes. Yet, when I returned, I found a gnat swimming in the luscious amber liquid. I stood there, staring down at the bug in disgust. Who knows what germs a gnat carries. Naturally, I poured the tea down the drain. Death for the gnat. A fresh cup for me. It's strange, though. Isn’t it? One minor distraction can allow a gnat to land in our drinks. It just takes one little gnat to ruin a perfectly good cup of tea. more

Plans are underway for another national birthday — the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America. more

Pursuant to 50.333 RSMo., the Polk County Salary Commission, is required by law to give notice of the meeting of the Commission. Following is the required notice: The 2025 meeting of the Polk County Salary Commission will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courthouse, 102 East Broadway, Room 12, Bolivar, MO. The County Clerk shall present a report of the financial condition of the County and any other new business that comes before the Salary Commission. more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

With the busy end of the year approaching, New Growth Transit is recruiting volunteer drivers in Polk and Cedar counties to help neighbors reach medical appointments, jobs, the grocery store, and other essential destinations. Volunteers choose when they’re available and are reimbursed at 70 cents per mile, so they are never out of pocket. more

Polk County Christian School - Friday Nov. 7 more

Jean Vincent will speak on the history of the Cherokee in Missouri and Northern Arkansas at the Nov. 6 meeting of the Polk County Genealogy Society. Vincent recently presented this program for the local DAR group. PCGS is looking forward to hearing Vincent’s presentation. The meeting is Thursday, Nov 6, at the PCGS Research Facility on the southeast corner of the Square. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a short business meeting that includes the election of officers for 2026. In October the nominating committee presented the following slate for election: President-Cay Sergent, Vice President-Betty Doyle, Secretary-Leta Gass, Treasurer-Julie Trout, and Member at Large-Lou Thelen Kemp. There were no nominees from the floor. more

Zion Lutheran Church will be hosting a chicken noodle dinner and bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (dine-in or to-go). Cost for the meal is $10 for an adult, $5 for a child. more

Bolivar FFA teaches Ag Education on the Move™at Bolivar Intermediate this Fall more

Saturday morning, Oct. 25, the Southwest Baptist University women’s cross-country team competed against 13 teams at the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championships in Romeoville, Illinois. As predicted in the preseason poll, the Bearcats placed second overall in the Women’s 6k with a score of 64 just behind Lewis University, the reigning GLVC champions. more

Shop Local During Bolivar’s Christmas Open House Nov. 14–15 more

Saturday, Nov. 1 more

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

The Bolivar Schools Board of Education meeting began with a Student Spotlight, recognizing the BHS Girls Golf Team. The team won Districts and placed 6th at State; both are school records. At state, DeLaney Daniels placed 2nd and Abi Anderson placed 11th. Besides being the spotlight for the evening, the Ozark Mountain Conference Golf Champions also received commendations from the board. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

HI LOW CONDITIONS more

Two people from Pleasant Hope are facing several felony charges after they allegedly sexually abused a juvenile over several months. more

Annual Kiwanis Halloween Costume Contest more

Cold and rainy weather didn't stop the fun on the grounds of the Bolivar Recreation & Aquatic Center as the City of Bolivar welcomed the community to its first Rock the Rec Music & Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event featured performances by The Henderson Kids & Moore, Nicole Knight from The 1906 Wine Bar & Pub, and headliner SoulRoot. more