In their last two sessions, the Bolivar Board of Aldermen has failed to sign the street light renewal contract between the City of Bolivar and Liberty Utilities, asking to hear from a representative from the company to clarify the details before signing. During a special session on October 2, aldermen got their chance to discuss the contract with Liberty representatives including Jordan Bollinger, Senior Manager of Key Accounts; Chris Schaffer, Senior Manager of Construction Planning; Diana Carter, Director of Legal Services and Charlie Evans, Director of Rates and Regulatory. Two aldermen, Jonathon Moores and Justin Ballard were absent. Each of the aldermen present spoke out in the meeting at least once. Various aldermen relayed messages they had received from their constituents concerning their feelings about Liberty during the meeting. more

This November 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 November 11. Any veteran whether living or deceased may be honored. more

James Howard Foley more

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. more

By Larry Whiteley more

IN TODAY’S ISSUE more

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

Source: David Trinklein, 573-882-9631 more

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Citizens Memorial Hospital has awarded Courtney Boland, RN, MSN, the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. more

POLICE REPORTS more

The Dunnegan Rural Fire Department annual meeting will be at Station 1, at 6 p.m. in the community room, on Friday, Oct. 17. Refreshments will be served. All members are encouraged to attend. The order of business will be, opening prayer, reading of minutes, treasurer's report, president’s report, chief’s report, election of officers whose terms are up. more

Fries with a side of kindness more

Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam (BSE)? Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist suggests your bulls have a BSE prior to each breeding season and will discuss why this is important to operation productivity and profitability. more

Friday, Oct. 3 more

Hi, I'm Azure! I'm an adorable two-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Beagle mix (that's the shelter's guess anyway)! I'm not too big at all-just around 30 lbs and I won't get any bigger! I'm a sweet girl and would love to come home with you. more

Bill and Brenda Wolf were married on Oct. 3, 1975. They will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on Friday, Oct. 3 with a gathering at Wolf Mountain, Bolivar. The gathering will be come-and-go, beginning at 3 p.m. more

Pleasant Hope school will host an All School Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 11. The reunion will be held at a new location this year, at the Pleasant Hope Grade School, enter on the west side of the building. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. more

The family of Freeda Bilyeu is hosting a come-and-go reception in honor of her 90th birthday. Friends are invited to stop by and join in on the celebration. more

SBU Women’s Basketball Partnering with Polk County Cares more

In a Pink Out event to honor breast cancer survivors, the Lady Liberators met the Marion C. Early Lady Panthers on Monday, Sept. 29. more

Anniversary events highlight nursing education, community partnerships, and a bright future, Saturday, Oct. 4 more

Ed Kurtz is known throughout the Bolivar community as a successful architect, but if you ask students who have gone through Bolivar Primary School, they know him as Johnny Appleseed. For 30 years, Kurtz has donned a pot on his head and a cheerful smile to bring the story of Johnny Appleseed to life for first graders at Bolivar Primary School. Every September 26th — Johnny Appleseed’s birthday — students eagerly await Kurtz’s visit, where history, science, and inspiration come together for learning. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Camri Wheelbarger was the winner of the gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the September I-Spy game, correctly guessing Sonic as the location. Camri is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more