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    A 1905 photo of the house.

    The Alice Finks Flournoy House

    The Alice Finks Flournoy HouseBy JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThe next stop on Joe’s...

    The Alice Finks Flournoy House
    The Alice Finks Flournoy HouseBy JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThe next stop on Joe’s...
    Prior to the Lamar City Council meeting held Monday, June 15, Lamar’s newest police officer, Joshua Hofheins, had his badge pinned on by his brother, Justin.

    New bucket truck to be delivered by end of June

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regular monthly session...

    New bucket truck to be delivered by end of June
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regular monthly session...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThis exact date, 42 years ago, I was just beginning to go into...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThis exact date, 42 years ago, I was just beginning to go into...

    God’s promises

    By JEN KIRBYWith all of this weather it has reminded me of God’s great promise to never flood the...

    God’s promises
    By JEN KIRBYWith all of this weather it has reminded me of God’s great promise to never flood the...

    Miller presented with Quilt of Valor

    A Quilt of Valor was presented to Doyle Miller, Iantha, on Saturday, June 13, at the Barton...

    Miller presented with Quilt of Valor
    A Quilt of Valor was presented to Doyle Miller, Iantha, on Saturday, June 13, at the Barton...

    The 16 pound bass

    By LARRY DABLEMONTIn my library there is a volume of Field & Stream maga­zine, in a hardbound...

    The 16 pound bass
    By LARRY DABLEMONTIn my library there is a volume of Field & Stream maga­zine, in a hardbound...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“The Stick Game”When I was eight years old I played a game while on vacation. I...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“The Stick Game”When I was eight years old I played a game while on vacation. I...

    Focus on prayer

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI want, in my continuance of prayer, a personal...

    Focus on prayer
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI want, in my continuance of prayer, a personal...
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    Metzger’s Mutterings
    June 17, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThis exact date, 42 years ago, I was just beginning to go into labor with my son, Judson Martin. My doctor was Dr....
    God’s promises
    June 17, 2026
    By JEN KIRBYWith all of this weather it has reminded me of God’s great promise to never flood the earth again. And with this promise He gave us a...
    Printed Paper Online
    June 17, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    June 15, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed June 9, 2026. Kristy Dawn Quarles, Kristy Dawn Graham, Terry A Quarles, Kaitlyn Letterman, Kaitlyn Adams and Devin M Letterman to Paul Lee Callaway...
    Property transfers
    June 9, 2026
    Property transfersWarranty Deed, filed June 1, 2026. Rebecca Diane Cameron to Thomas Miller and Dena Miller, STR 29-32-30 /SW/SE, STR 32-32-3 //NE.Warranty Deed, filed June...
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    2026 LEGAL 6-24 City of Liberal Stmt-3x9
    June 16, 2026
    News
    Stay cool at the fair
    June 17, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension Health...
    A 1905 photo of the house. The Alice Finks Flournoy House
    June 17, 2026
    The Alice Finks Flournoy HouseBy JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThe next stop on Joe’s tour of Lamar’s Historic Homes is another one that...
    Prior to the Lamar City Council meeting held Monday, June 15, Lamar’s newest police officer, Joshua Hofheins, had his badge pinned on by his brother, Justin. New bucket truck to be delivered by end of June
    June 17, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regular monthly session on Monday evening, June 15, at the Thiebaud...
    Obituaries
    KENNETH MILES
    June 16, 2026
    Visitation was held at 10 a.m. June 20, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Kenneth Miles who died June 15, 2026. Graveside followed at Morehead Cemetery.www.konantzwarden.com.
    REV. KIMBERLY ANNE SAUTER
    June 12, 2026
    Rev. Kimberly Anne Sauter, age 65 of Lamar passed away May 14, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin MO. Kim was born April 15, 1961, in Hemet,...
    ALAN DOUGLAS CROUSE
    June 10, 2026
    With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of a man whose greatest joy was his family and the time spent with those he loved...
    Schools
    MSSU announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
    June 15, 2026
    JOPLIN- Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to recognize 606 students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.Dean’s List...
    Davis named to University of Arkansas Dean's List
    June 11, 2026
    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Kyndra Davis of Lamar, Mo. has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean's List for the 2026 spring semester.Davis joins a distinguished group of...
    Ball recipient of Missouri 4-H Foundation Award
    June 10, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.-The Missouri 4-H Foundation will award 95 scholarships totaling $127,000 to Missouri 4-H members to help further their education and...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    June 16, 2026
    June 22-26MONDAY- Polish sausage on bun, sauerkraut, 3 bean salad, Mandarin oranges, brownies, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- BBQ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, peach crisp,...
    Marriage license applications
    June 15, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Jacob Douglas Morrison, 22, Lamar and Kseniia Ponomarova, 21, Lamar.Bryce Allen...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    June 10, 2026
    June 15-19MONDAY- Chicken pot pie, mixed vegetables, Harvard beets, wheat roll, pudding, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Swiss steak with tomatoes and onions, roasted sweet...
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