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In Polk County, enthusiasm and support for high school sports runs deep through generations of tradition and school pride. Local barber shops, cafes and parking lots find small town sports fans replaying last week’s games, questioning coaches and officials, assessing the area talent and reminiscing about their own glory days and longstanding rivalries. But under the Friday Night Lights in Pleasant Hope, three area schools are forgetting rivalries and forging a new brotherhood under one banner.
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By Annie Thomas
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10/15/25
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On Sunday, Oct. 12, at approximately 1:20 p.m., there was a two-car accident on MO-13, three miles north of Bolivar.
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Friday, Oct. 17
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Bolivar Technical College’s 20th Anniversary weekend, Oct. 4 was filled with celebration, gratitude, and community pride as students, alumni, and supporters gathered to honor two decades of excellence in education. The day kicked off with a Community Celebration, featuring live music, games, inflatables, refreshments, and tours of the college’s state-of-the-art simulation labs. Alumni and their families returned to campus for a special luncheon sponsored by Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH), reconnecting with classmates, faculty, and mentors.
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It was an honor to be the winning bidder for Minda Cox's exceptional painting at the Bolivar Technical College Gala auction. To stop by and visit with Minda, a truly inspirational artist and neighbor, and share this moment with her was especially meaningful.
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Mary Lou Robertson
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True Charity is teaming up with Polk County Cares, Community Outreach Ministries, Polk County Health Center, CMH, Community Connections, and Grand Missouri Bank for a Community Workshop aimed at fostering more effective, compassionate responses to poverty. True Charity, a national organization dedicated to championing a resurgence of civil society in the fight against poverty, will bring their team of experts to share seven key principles, blending philosophy with practical solutions.
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As a writer, finding the most concise word is important. Using the word flower, for example, might be sufficient. Yet, a red rose brings a very distinct image to mind. The color, the smell, the thorns, the symbol of love. It makes a difference. Words matter. In writing. And in life.
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By Julia Bartgis
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10/15/25
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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10/15/25
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Friends of the Polk County Library will hold their fall book sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library in Bolivar.
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The Bolivar R-1 School District is excited to announce that construction has begun on a major expansion to the Bolivar Schools Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC).
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10/10/25
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Coming of phone-age in complicated times
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By Gwen Rockwood
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10/10/25
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How well do you know Polk County?
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The annual Fair Play Carnival will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the high school gymnasium.
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The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday.
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Meet the Hairdo Crew! Pixie, Bob, Braid, and Shag are four stylish siblings with big personalities and a hairstyle theme to match. These kittens are a little spicy and still learning to trust people, but with ongoing socialization, they’re already starting to come out of their shells. They’ll need patient adopters who can help them build confidence—but with time and love, they’ll grow into affectionate, playful companions. Think of it as a makeover, inside and out! Ready to help a kitten glow up? Come meet the Hairdo Crew!
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Friday, Oct. 10
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The family of Donna Selvey will host a 90th birthday celebration on Sunday, Oct. 12. The reception is from 2-4:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 600 East Aldrich Road, Bolivar. Please omit gifts but cards would be appreciated.
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On Monday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. there was a two-car accident on Route D, one mile north of Bolivar.
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By Linda Simmons
linda.simmons@bolivarmonews.com
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10/10/25
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The Bolivar City Fire Department is inviting the public to a traditional “wet down, push in” ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, to celebrate the department’s new fire engine and officially put the apparatus into service.
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The Citizens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Book & Gift Fair Oct. 14-15 on the second floor of the Kerry & Synda Douglas Medical Center, 1155 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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Talk with MDC staff about hunting regulations, efforts to keep Missouri deer healthy, and deer management on private land.
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True Charity is teaming up with Polk County Cares, Community Outreach Ministries, Polk County Health Center, CMH, Community Connections, and Grand Missouri Bank for a Community Workshop aimed at fostering more effective, compassionate responses to poverty. True Charity, a national organization dedicated to championing a resurgence of civil society in the fight against poverty, will bring their team of experts to share seven key principles, blending philosophy with practical solutions.
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