Southwest Baptist University proudly announces the 2023 Life Beautiful more

Saturday, March 16, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson visited with Polk County supporters at a book signing prior to the Rayl Family Library grand opening.  more

Neighborhood Real Estate, owned by Dusty Ross, was welcomed with a ribbon cutting on Monday, March 18. The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce along with friends and family were on hand to welcome the new business. Neighborhood Real Estate is located at 104 West Broadway and can be reached by phone at 417-399-2275 or follow them on Facebook. more

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday Service on Sunday, March 31, at Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church in Polk County. more

Priscilla “Dale” C de Baca more

Atha Lea Slagle more

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

Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church and their pastor Dillon Legan, located at 22496 E. 480th Rd, Humansville, will host the Cedar County Fifth Sunday services for March 2024. more

Art Sync Gallery on the Bolivar square, will be having their "Open Theme" Art Opening Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a judged show with cash awards. It's open to the public with 2D & 3D work accepted. Refreshments and artistic door prizes will be available. Go by the gallery for more information and sign up for the show. Find us on Facebook. more

Monday, March 18 — Cashew chicken or sweet & sour chicken, rice, broccoli, egg roll, Mandarin orange. more

A New Tick Borne Syndrome is on the Rise: What Can You Do to Protect Yourself? more

The Missouri and Polk County Presidential Primary will be held on March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. Voting will take place at the Polk County Courthouse Annex 102 E. Jackson, Bolivar, Missouri. This will take place instead of a state run primary. If you are a registered Democrat, unaffiliated, Independent or Libertarian voter you may vote in this primary. Registered Republicans may not vote at this primary. You must have identification to vote such as driver’s license, utility/phone bill, voter registration card, insurance card or official document with your name and current address. If you are unable to physically enter the polling place, we can accommodate you. You may vote at this county’s polling place if you are unable to vote in your home county. If you requested a mail-in ballot and are unable to mail it back in time, we will accept it at our polling place on March 23. more