Southwest Baptist University’s Phi Beta Lambda organization had nine students qualify for the PBL national competition after an outstanding finish at the PBL State Leadership Conference in …
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5/5/22
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Berean Baptist Church is hosting its 8th annual Berean Blacktop Battle on Saturday, May 7. The 3-on-3 streetball tournament will take place at the Cribbs Family Youth Park, 410 W. Madison St., …
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5/5/22
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A Bolivar faces several felony charges, including first-degree rape, after he allegedly had intercourse with a woman while she was unconscious.
According to online court records, David L. …
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By Jill Way, associate editor
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5/4/22
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Bolivar’s Polk County Library hosted its first Fan Favorites Day on Saturday, April 30. Community members, including more than a few superheroes, enjoyed all kinds of fun indoor and outdoor …
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5/4/22
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Local seniors and their families are gearing up for ceremonies and celebrations this month.
This week, the county's first graduates of the year will receive their degrees, as one public Polk …
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By Jill Way, associate editor
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5/4/22
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The Polk County Museum is once again open to visitors. The first official day of the season was Monday, May 2.
Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 1 to 3 p.m. every …
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5/4/22
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In a few weeks Bolivar will celebrate Missouri Beef Days, a celebration of the impact that the beef cattle industry has had on Polk County. Due to the upcoming celebration, I would like to celebrate …
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5/4/22
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In reading the Bolivar Herald-Free Press on Wednesday, April 27, I couldn't help but notice the letter to the editor entitled “Beef Day 'education,'” by Zach Stewart. Even though I know …
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5/4/22
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An intense, jam-packed schedule and poor weather conditions have posed challenges for Bolivar’s girls soccer team this season.
The Lady Liberators fought hard in their third game in …
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By Aidan Mauck
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5/4/22
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SBU’s Finley earns distinguished alumni award
Labette Community College recently announced its 13th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. One recipient was Southwest Baptist …
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5/3/22
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If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1922, it’s not too late to have it recognized as a 2022 Missouri Century Farm. The deadline to apply to the program has been extended to …
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5/3/22
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LAND TRANSFERS
The following transfers were recorded in the office of the Polk County recorder of deeds:
Pagel, Larry G. Trust and Pagel, Bertha N. Trust to Rosenthal, Daniel J. Rosenthal, …
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5/3/22
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