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

The Polk County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. more

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

Take part in the 56-day challenge blood drive on Jan. 4 in Bolivar and receive a warm hoodie. more

St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 2, 2024 – Happy New Year! Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) is ringing in 2024 with five resolutions for anyone who wants to prevent fraud and scams this year. more

The new 4-H year has gotten off to a fast start under the leadership of our newly elected Woodlawn Club officers: more

Saturday, Jan. 13 more

How well do you know Polk County? more

As the sun sets on another academic year, the faculty and staff of Bolivar Technical College honored the graduation of its Practical Nursing (LPN) and RN to BSN Completion program students. Family and friends joined together on Saturday, Dec. 16, to celebrate their graduates and reflect on this milestone. more

Happy New Year to you and yours! As we plunge into a brand new year, I hope you are able to claim victory over any obstacles placed in front of you and put lessons learned in your past to work towards achieving your new goals. more

Zach Sawyer more