City of Bolivar, Office of Emergency Management

10/05/2026

UPDATE 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7: The advisory has been lifted by Liberty Utilities. The company said “the bacteriological sample was good.”

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Liberty Utilities Central has issued a voluntary boil advisory for an area near East Cambridge Street, South Hartford Avenue, East Aldrich Road, and South Springfield Avenue.

You can find a map of the affected area below.

During a boil advisory, residents and business owners should:
• Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use for cooking or drinking.
• Let water cool sufficiently before drinking.
• Disinfect food contact surfaces, like dishes, by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and remake with water that has been boiled.

For more information, contact Liberty Utilities Central. Find more information and updates here:
https://central.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/notices/notifications.html

09/18/2026

The Heat Advisory is valid through Saturday evening. Heat Index values are expected to be between 100 and 105 with warm overnight lows.

09/14/2026

UPDATE 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14: Our phone systems appear to be up and working. Thanks for your patience while we sorted out the issue!

9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14: We’re having some problems with our phone system, so calls are not coming in to our locations.

We’re working quickly to resolve the issue. You can still email our staff members or send us a contact request via our website at www.Bolivar.Mo.Us.

Thanks for your patience! We’ll let you know when the phones are back up and running.

09/11/2026

Country Days is this Saturday, Sept. 12. We can't wait!

The City of Bolivar will shut down the square to vehicle traffic beginning Friday evening, Sept. 11, with additional streets closed through Saturday evening. Streets impacted will include

✅ South Springfield Avenue
✅ South Main Avenue
✅ East Jackson Street
✅ East Jefferson Street

Broadway Street on the north side of the square will stay open.

Please use caution as you drive around town on Saturday. We'll have a lot of extra traffic and visitors!

09/09/2026

A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the area until 7 pm today. Heat index values of 100 to 110 will occur in these areas, with values closer to 100 elsewhere. Stay cool and hydrated!

09/09/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Our Streets Department will be out working at the intersection of West Aldrich Road and South Hedgewood Drive today, Wednesday, Sept. 9.

We expect road closures at the intersection until Thursday morning, Sept. 10.

Please avoid the area if you can and use caution if you must travel through this area.

09/06/2026

Hot conditions are expected to continue this week. After the scattered rain chances today, the next chance for rain arrives Thursday along with lower temperatures.

08/31/2026

Unfortunately, we'll experience extreme heat this week.

We're expecting daily highs in the middle to upper 90s, with a few locations around 100.

Maximum heat index values will be around 100 to 105. We'll have minimal overnight relief with lows in the middle to upper 70s.

Stay cool and hydrated this week!

Daily highs in the middle to upper 90s, with a few locations around 100. Maximum heat index values around 100 to 105. Minimal overnight relief with lows in the middle to upper 70s. Stay cool and hydrated this week!

08/31/2026

The US National Weather Service Springfield Missouri has issued a Heat Advisory for Bolivar for Monday, Aug. 31, and an Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Sept. 4.

Daily heat indices will climb above 100 degrees. Those sensitive to the heat will need to take the proper precautions to stay safe this week.

No rainfall is expected this week.

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Monday and an Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday through Friday. Daily heat indices will climb above 100 degrees. Those sensitive to the heat will need to take the proper precautions to stay safe this week. No rainfall is expected this week.

08/26/2026

ATTENTION: West Broadway Street, or Mo. 32, will be closed to traffic at the N. Oakland Ave. intersection from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27.

City crews will be working on a drainage area on the north side of the intersection.

Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes that morning. Please use caution and follow detours if you do travel through this area.