On Monday, Jan. 23, Governor Mike Parson announced the appointment of Tim Francka, of Bolivar, to the Missouri State University Board of Governors. more

Local elections in Polk County are set for Tuesday, April 4. Several boards and other races will be on the ballot. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press is asking the public to nominate a Polk County pillar, an individual in the community who has contributed to the pride and progress of the county. These pillars will be featured in the BH-FP’s yearly Pride and Progress special section to be released in the Wednesday, Mar. 29 newspaper. more

The 69 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks area kicked off the 30th annual Share a Heart Campaign on Tuesday, Jan. 24 by giving customers the opportunity to donate to Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald House Charities. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces plans to expand mental health services in 2023 by making mental health appointments more readily available for patients in their service areas. more

The City of Bolivar is pleased to announce it was recently awarded funding for its proposed East Loop Road project. more

A man from Fair Play was arrested on Monday, Jan. 9 after allegedly attacking someone with a knife. more

The community is invited to a benefit spaghetti dinner and dessert auction to support a firefighter with the Central Polk County Fire Protection District (CPCFPD). more

Polk County Community Connections is introducing a new holiday to the community. Parental Resilience Day will be held annually on January 28 in order to recognize the importance of strengthening families and promoting resources for parents and children. more

Many people don’t often complain about a mild winter weather that ranges in the 50s and 60s, but as the daytime wanes, a chilly air begins to take hold and the unsheltered individuals of the community are forced to find a place to escape the bitter cold of the night. more

In honor of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, Community Outreach Ministries (COM) has taken the time to share some of the ways they are helping alleviate poverty in Polk County. more

Thursday, December 29, 2022 was Food Service Director Anna Williams’ last day at Bolivar Schools. more