See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Next week, local voters will have the chance to hear from municipal candidates seeking election on Tuesday, April 4.  more

The following Polk County candidates will face off in contested races in the Tuesday, April 4, municipal election. These candidates were invited to provide a photo and answer the following question: Why should voters cast their ballots for you instead of your opponent(s)? Responses were limited to 100 words, and some have been edited for length or clarity. more

The picture-perfect 30-something couple with two gorgeous blonde girl toddlers found themselves joking with their doctor. “Do you give a friend and family discount?” more

The Bolivar Rotary Club offers a year-round service through the posting of U.S. flags for the Bolivar community. more

Saturday, March 18 was a very cold day but the reception of the Bolivar community was very warm. More money was raised for Moxie Garrison’s heart surgery at a drive-thru event in the Dunnegan Memorial Park. Families and friends turned out to show some love and heartfelt appreciation for the support given to Moxie and her family on their journey. more

Murphy R. Mastin, M.D., a dermatologist with Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Dermatology Clinic in Bolivar, has earned board certification from the American Board of Dermatology.  more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Nancy Patterson more

Voters can expect several contested races for the upcoming election on Tuesday, April 4. The Bolivar Herald-Free Press would like to keep the community informed by featuring brief profiles for each candidate in the contested Bolivar, Fair Play, and Humansville municipal races and the Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, and Marion C. Early school board races. more

Elizabeth Anne Francka Kressig more