City of Bolivar, Office of Emergency Management

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.

08/25/2026

Did you know that 🚓 emergency responders 🚒 yield to school buses?

Even police officers and firefighters responding to an emergency take the time to STOP when they see a school bus in the street with its stop signs activated and lights flashing.

They 🛑 STOP 🛑, and you can, too.

Remember, always stop for school buses as they load and unload children! It takes everyone to keep our community's kids safe.

08/14/2026

Four questions you need to ask yourself before working or playing outdoors:

Do you have enough water?
Do you have temporary shade available?
Do you know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses?
Do you know who to call in an emergency?

Visit www.osha.gov/heat for more information.

08/14/2026

Stay safe in the heat!

➡ Limit outdoor activities.
➡ Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol.
➡ Wear light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
➡ Work outdoors early or very late in the day.

Visit weather.gov/heatsafety for more information!