Bolivar Herald-Free Press

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press is the oldest continuous business in Polk County, Missouri, existing today as result of a merger of the Bolivar Herald, Bolivar Free Press and the Polk County Times in November 1969. The Free Press dates back to 1868 and the Herald began in 1872. The Times started in 1966. The Herald-Free Press is a twice-weekly print publication serving all of Polk County and a trade area that extends across county lines in all directions. The newspaper is also published online at BolivarMONews.com with frequent updates for breaking news.

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