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Donna’s Dialog

August 15, 2025

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone. Hope you all have had a good week. We had a few nicer days last week, then back to the 90’s. My air conditioner is working a lot better since...

Crop Scouting Update: August 11, 2025

August 15, 2025

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 68.5°F and a high of 90.1°F....

Printed Paper Online

August 13, 2025

Property transfers

August 12, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed August 5, Benjamin Andre and Amy Andre to Chandra Sharp and Calob Langford, Lt 1 Wilson Meadows Subd (Lamar) (L1-24).Warranty Deed, filed August 6,...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed July 28, 2025, Atlee Hertzler and Esther Hertzler to Melvin W Green, Lt 2 Bl 4 Cockrells Add to Lamar (B1-6).Warranty Deed, filed July 31, 2025. David...

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2025: 8-20,27,9-3,10 Crockett Notice to Creditors

August 13, 2025

Notice To CreditorsTo all persons interested in the estate of Eunice Joy Crockett, Decedent. The undersigned Phoebe Rees is acting as the Trustee under a trust the terms of...

2025 LEGAL 8-13 GC Tax-3x5

August 11, 2025

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed MBL Development Company with a groundbreaking ceremony held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. MBL has begun the construction of a senior housing project, located off of NW 1st Lane, that will include 38 two-bedroom, one bath units, along with a community building complete with computers, TVs, a full kitchen and exercise room and also a maintenance building. Each unit will also feature its own carport. These apartments will be available to independent individuals aged 55 and over. According to Roger Jared, project manager, the housing project should be completed within 12-14 months.

Groundbreaking held for senior housing project

August 15, 2025

Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerThe Barton County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed MBL Development Company with a groundbreaking ceremony held...

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2025 Lamar Rotary Fair Queen Pageant winners Brenna Morey (Queen), Elaina Marti (Pre-Teen), Logan Griffin (Princess) and Terrianna Campbell (Teen) with emcee 2025-26 Rotary President Brian Griffith.

2025 Fair Pageant winners

August 15, 2025

The Rotary Club held its 68th Annual Fair Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. Brian Griffith served as emcee. The...

New soybean pest found in Missouri

August 14, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo.- University of Missouri Extension State Crops Entomologist Ivair Valmorbida has confirmed the presence of a new soybean pest in Missouri.Valmorbida confirmed...

SHARON ANN WINGERT

August 15, 2025

Sharon Ann Wingert, age 68, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away on August 13, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.Sharon was...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to recognize the official opening of the new Lamar Early Head Start classroom, located at 1806 Hagny. The ribbon cutting was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, and featured the newly expanded classroom that is open for children ages birth to 36 months. The classroom not only has an abundance of “learning toys”, but also places to play, rest and even eat a sit down lunch. Applications are taken on a continual basis by contacting Heather Fischer, assistant director, at 417-682-5744 or by email at or apply online escswa.org.

Lamar Early Head Start classroom recognized with ribbon cutting

August 12, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe official opening of the new Lamar Early Head Start classroom was held Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m., with a ribbon...

Power of parental presence to set precedence at Snoop Night

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 SuperintendentAs the new school year approaches, parents will soon be invited to attend Lamar R-I Schools' open house...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

August 15, 2025

August 18-22MONDAY- Chicken salad with celery and onion on sliced wheat bread, cucumber, tomato and onion salad, potato salad, Jello fluff, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY-...

Marriage license applications

August 12, 2025

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Chad Delos McKibben, 28, Lamar and Breanna Nicole Wass, 21, Lamar.Brittany...

Full Gospel Tabernacle holds ladies’ monthly luncheon meeting

August 11, 2025

On Saturday, Aug. 9, the guest speaker for the monthly luncheon hosted by the pastor’s wife, Barbara Winningham, was Eddie Musgrove. Accompanying...

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