How well do you know Polk County? more

BOLIVAR, MO, January 3 — The Polk County Library embarks on a new chapter in its visual identity as it unveils a refreshed logo and updated website. more

Saturday, Jan. 13 more

Missouri Farm Bureau wrapped up another great Annual Meeting in December, and this year’s theme focused on our organization being “Guided by Tradition.” One of those annual traditions is the Farmometer survey. more

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

Monday, Jan. 8 — Chili dogs on a bun, French fries, cole slaw, ice cream, celebration cake. more

With the holiday season coming to an end, I can only talk about what “made” a movie like “Migration” a relative hit, as opposed to talking about its future. And that reason is that it was a “compromise” movie for families looking for a way to kill time together during the holiday break. more

3 quotes to guide the New Year more

Top harvest counties include Callaway, Franklin, and Macon. more

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

Bolivar: more

Bolivar Herald-Free Press more

Bolivar Herald-Free Press more

Each new day brings the potential for change, even amid the routine of the daily grind. When people start the day with positive thoughts, it can affect how they behave and see themselves throughout the day, and may even benefit their overall health. more

Empowers Department of Agriculture with Greater Oversight and Enforcement Authority Regarding Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Purchases more

The Bolivar Elks Lodge will be hosting their 15th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Jan. 13. more

Seth and Victoria Morris of Corpus Christi, Texas would like to announce the birth of their son, Sage Christopher-Ray, born Dec. 12, 2023. Sage’s paternal grandparents are Rachel (Brewer) and Chris Morris, also of Corpus Christi. Rachel is formerly of Bolivar as are her parents, Michael and Cheryl Brewer of Columbia. Sage has many relatives in Polk County including his great-great-aunt, Judy Dooley of Pleasant Hope. Maternal grandparents are Ray Tamez and Yvonne Tamez of Corpus Christi. Paternal great grandparents are Donna Walence of San Antonio and the late Hopeton Morris. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Aimee “Bernice” McBride more

John Luther Wilson more

HI LOW PRECIP more

As the sun rises in 2024, we look forward to making memories and documenting life in Polk County. We know 2024 will bring its own challenges for everyone, but our hope is that we are all up for the challenge of making it a year to bring peace and better times for all. May one of our New Year resolutions be…just be kind. more