Auditions continue for the annual Polk County’s Got Talent show, an event that recognizes local talent and raises funds for Community Outreach Ministries. more

Writer reports on the third time around more

Pleasant Hope Masonic Temple Association will host their annual fish and turkey fry Wednesday, June 26. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. more

Have a summer event coming up? Summer ball leagues, church events, tournaments, holiday events - spread the word. more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

“Garfield and Friends,” based on comic strips by Jim Davis, was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. With all due respect to the show’s talented writers and other voice actors, the best thing about the show was Lorenzo Music’s performance as the title tabby. Music’s voice, which somehow always sounded like a yawn, was the perfect fit for a character that spent every waking moment wishing he wasn’t awake. Yes, Garfield would engage in frenzied eating, especially of lasagna, but that was mostly handled with whooshing noises from the sound effects team. Otherwise, Garfield, with Music’s voice, was the personification (cat-ification?) of laziness. more

Most of the time, I think I do a fairly good job at finding ways to reuse items. My youngest grandson, Kolin, is at the fun age of three and full of questions about why he is planting seeds with grandma in yogurt containers or empty egg cartons or the clear plastic container that cookies came in. He is growing up thinking that is a normal occurrence. It is thrifty, I suppose, but I still get a kick out of reusing things that typically end up in the trash and so many of these types of items can’t be recycled, so it is a win/win. more

Polk County Democrats will meet on June 17, at Smith's Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. more

(RR): Registration Required (FULL): no reservations open, waiting list available more

Saturday, June 8 more

Rita Lemmon, Assessor of Polk County, announces that the board of equalization will begin meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the office of the Polk County Commission to hear those who disagree with the values of real estate established by the assessor for tax year 2024. The board tentatively plans to conclude the hearings by 12 p.m. on Friday, July 19. more

The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its last monthly meeting for this chapter year on Saturday, June 15, at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar. The meeting will include a potluck luncheon after the opening rituals. Officers for the 2024-2026 term will be installed. more

The Downtown Bolivar Association is now accepting applications for vendors who would like to sign up for a booth space at Country Days. This annual event hosts a variety of organizations and vendors who offer food, entertainment, and other goods. This year, Country Days will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. more

School supplies collected now more

Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals will return on Thursday, June 27, as the Springfield Cardinals face the Arkansas Travelers at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more

Nominations are now being accepted for the Bolivar High School Hall of Fame! The deadline to enter a nomination is July 7. Here are the criteria: more

For 77 years the Polk County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair has been bringing people from all around the surrounding area to enjoy a weekend of livestock shows, tractor pulls, auctions, contests and so much more. more

Owen Cornell, son of Jason and Regina Cornell of Bolivar, recently earned a High School Diploma from the National Guild of Piano Teachers, American College of Musicians. This is a prestigious award that can be affixed to his high school transcript, ascertaining he has "by examination shown adequate technical facility and training in Artistic Piano Playing for admission to the Freshman class in colleges, universities, and conservatories of the United States." more

Missourians encouraged to prepare for extreme heat and humidity, take safety precautions during summer months more

How well do you know Polk County? more

John Luther Davis more

Phil and Pam Morgan will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Rondo Baptist Church as part of the “Amen” Ministry Tour. The presentation combines close family harmony with accomplished instrumentals for a fun, motivational experience. A love offering will be taken. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice will host bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Community Room 2 at LimeBank, located at 1630 S. Killingsworth Ave., in Bolivar. more

Monday, June 10 — Celebration Day. Beef taco salad, corn chips, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, black beans, ice cream. more

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