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    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Veterans Walkway, located at the Barton County Memorial Park, was beautifully lit for the park’s annual Veterans Day service held Wednesday, Nov 11. This was accomplished by many volunteers. Also lit were the original 69 graves, with Old Glory in the background.

    Veterans Day Ceremony held at Memorial Park

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Memorial Park held its annual Veterans Day...

    Veterans Day Ceremony held at Memorial Park
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Memorial Park held its annual Veterans Day...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had to drop Miss Kitty off at the vet this morning, which made...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had to drop Miss Kitty off at the vet this morning, which made...

    Financial focus

    Year-end considerations for your wealth strategyNov. 16, 2026This article was written by Edward...

    Financial focus
    Year-end considerations for your wealth strategyNov. 16, 2026This article was written by Edward...
    Senior Ally Barton crossed the finish line in an impressive ninth place with a time of 20:21.

    Liberal girls make their mark at State

    By LAURA SCARLATOCrisp November air set the scene for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet in...

    Liberal girls make their mark at State
    By LAURA SCARLATOCrisp November air set the scene for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet in...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Presentation of the Colors by Lamar High School FFA members was presented at the Veterans Day assembly held November 11.

    Lamar High School recognizes veterans with asse...

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 2026 Veterans Day assembly was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the...

    Lamar High School recognizes veterans with asse...
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 2026 Veterans Day assembly was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Nevaeh Thomas, a member of the Lamar School Choir, sang a heart rendering rendition of the National Anthem.

    Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic lunc...

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans...

    Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic lunc...
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans...

    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd

    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will...

    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd
    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will...

    Howard family celebrates 50th reunion

    The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov....

    Howard family celebrates 50th reunion
    The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov....
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    Metzger’s Mutterings
    November 12, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had to drop Miss Kitty off at the vet this morning, which made for a rather stressful time. She does not like to...
    Financial focus
    November 12, 2026
    Year-end considerations for your wealth strategyNov. 16, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial...
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    November 11, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    November 2, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed October 27, 2026. Morgan B England, Colter England and Morgan B Gepner to Karen Rivas, Lt 5 Bl 4 Wills 4th Add to Lamar (B1-17) AC 0.16.Warranty Deed,...
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    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Veterans Walkway, located at the Barton County Memorial Park, was beautifully lit for the park’s annual Veterans Day service held Wednesday, Nov 11. This was accomplished by many volunteers. Also lit were the original 69 graves, with Old Glory in the background. Veterans Day Ceremony held at Memorial Park
    November 12, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Memorial Park held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov....
    Senior Ally Barton crossed the finish line in an impressive ninth place with a time of 20:21. Liberal girls make their mark at State
    November 11, 2026
    By LAURA SCARLATOCrisp November air set the scene for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet in Columbia on November 7. We arrived to an enormous...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Presentation of the Colors by Lamar High School FFA members was presented at the Veterans Day assembly held November 11. Lamar High School recognizes veterans with assembly
    November 11, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 2026 Veterans Day assembly was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lamar High School gymnasium. The assembly is open...
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    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Presentation of the Colors by Lamar High School FFA members was presented at the Veterans Day assembly held November 11. Lamar High School recognizes veterans with assembly
    November 11, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 2026 Veterans Day assembly was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lamar High School gymnasium. The assembly is open...
    More than a grade
    November 9, 2026
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent This month I want to take a short break from highlighting the outstanding people who make up the Lamar R-I...
    Olivia Judd, daughter of Derek and Angie Judd, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject in school is Social Studies and she participates in volleyball. Olivia’s favorite food is hibachi. She likes to read and this year she hopes to meet her AR goal in all four quarters. Students of the week
    November 6, 2026
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    November 11, 2026
    November 16-20MONDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and tomatoes, pineapple, tositos, pudding, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- BBQ chicken legs and thighs, potato...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Nevaeh Thomas, a member of the Lamar School Choir, sang a heart rendering rendition of the National Anthem. Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic luncheon
    November 10, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans joined members of the Lamar Rotary Club as it held its...
    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd
    November 10, 2026
    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will be entertaining residents of Good Shepherd Nursing...
    Sports
    Senior Ally Barton crossed the finish line in an impressive ninth place with a time of 20:21. Liberal girls make their mark at State
    November 11, 2026
    By LAURA SCARLATOCrisp November air set the scene for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet in Columbia on November 7. We arrived to an enormous...
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie. Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie
    November 9, 2026
    Tigers undefeated heading into districts
    November 6, 2026
    By CHRIS MORROWThe Nevada Tigers took the opening kick-off, marched down the field put eight points on the board in the recent Silver Tiger game. From that point on Lamar...
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Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie. Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie
    November 9, 2026
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