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    Brock Wolken, son of Sasha Mitchell and Aaron Wolken, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brock particularly enjoys the teachers at school. He has three dogs and is a member of the band.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Following another successful year, Picnic in the Park concluded its 2025 season at the Lamar City Park on Thursday, Oct. 23. It was a beautiful day, with many taking advantage of the opportunity to purchase some of their “favorites” that they might not be able to enjoy until next season. Of course several of the food trucks are set up throughout the town at various times throughout the year, so keep your eyes open.

    Picnic in the Park ends another successful season

    Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerFollowing another successful year, Picnic in the Park concluded its...

    Picnic in the Park ends another successful season
    Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerFollowing another successful year, Picnic in the Park concluded its...
    Lamar Lodge Master Mike Davis, far left, is pictured with Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis, Nancy Hughes, Jim Weber and C.L. Squires.

    Checks presented by Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292

    Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292 recently presented checks to both Lamar and Liberal schools. Funds...

    Checks presented by Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292
    Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292 recently presented checks to both Lamar and Liberal schools. Funds...

    Geese aplenty

    By LARRY DABLEMONTWhat a different creature Canada geese have become, with so many of them...

    Geese aplenty
    By LARRY DABLEMONTWhat a different creature Canada geese have become, with so many of them...
    Mt. Hope Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star recently presented a check to Katie’s House Pregnancy and Family Resource Center in Lamar. Pictured are, Worthy Patron Joe Willis, Katherine Miles with Katie’s House and Worthy Matron Pat Willis.

    Katie’s House receives generous donation

    Katie’s House receives generous donation
    The Lamar eighth grade Tiger volleyball team ended their season undefeated, 19-0, while also collecting their back to back Wild West Spikefest Championship. Their middle school record was 37-1. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Mya Castle, Harpor Steinkamp, Rylee Gordon; back row, left to right, Hadlee Combs, Zoey Timmons, Taylor Caruthers and Haydn Steinkamp.

    Eighth grade Tigers are back to back conference...

    Eighth grade Tigers are back to back conference...

    What Would Jesus Do?

    By JEN KIRBYWWJD was a part of my childhood. Written on bracelets and T-shirts and part of many...

    What Would Jesus Do?
    By JEN KIRBYWWJD was a part of my childhood. Written on bracelets and T-shirts and part of many...
    Ashton Hietala recently participated in the Spooky Spirit Half-marathon with his mother, Kassity, on Sunday, Oct. 19, in Tulsa, Okla. This was exactly one week before Ashton’s 11th birthday. The two crossed the finish line hand in hand with a finish time of two hours and 12 minutes, which was a 10:02 minute per mile pace, giving Ashton first place in his age group.

    Hard work and dedication pay off for Ashton Hie...

    In July of this year, 10-year-old Ashton Hietala and his mother, Kassity, decided to train...

    Hard work and dedication pay off for Ashton Hie...
    In July of this year, 10-year-old Ashton Hietala and his mother, Kassity, decided to train...
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    Columns
    Geese aplenty
    October 24, 2025
    By LARRY DABLEMONTWhat a different creature Canada geese have become, with so many of them becoming non-migrators and just staying where they are,...
    What Would Jesus Do?
    October 24, 2025
    By JEN KIRBYWWJD was a part of my childhood. Written on bracelets and T-shirts and part of many discussions. This beautiful phrase was responsible...
    Printed Paper Online
    October 22, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    October 21, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed October 15, 2025. Angela R Vaughn, Tavis Vaughn, Matthew B Hayden and Dustin R Hayden to Bradley Evans and Abriel Evans, STR 27-31-29.Warranty Deed,...
    Property transfers
    October 14, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed October 6, 2025. Lisa Wingert to Eliab Jared Cifuentes, STR 34-32-29 //NW.Warranty Deed, filed October 6, 2025. Austin Spivey and Megan Spivey to...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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    Legals
    2025 LEGAL 10-29 Show Me Youth Prop-2x5
    October 22, 2025
    2025 LEGAL 10-22 Lamar R1-5x5.5
    October 16, 2025
    News
    Early deadline due to Veterans Day
    October 24, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDue to Veterans Day falling on a Tuesday this year, the Lamar Democrat will need to be at the post office early on Monday, Nov. 10, making it...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Following another successful year, Picnic in the Park concluded its 2025 season at the Lamar City Park on Thursday, Oct. 23. It was a beautiful day, with many taking advantage of the opportunity to purchase some of their “favorites” that they might not be able to enjoy until next season. Of course several of the food trucks are set up throughout the town at various times throughout the year, so keep your eyes open. Picnic in the Park ends another successful season
    October 24, 2025
    Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerFollowing another successful year, Picnic in the Park concluded its 2025 season at the Lamar City Park on Thursday,...
    Lamar Lodge Master Mike Davis, far left, is pictured with Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis, Nancy Hughes, Jim Weber and C.L. Squires. Checks presented by Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292
    October 24, 2025
    Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292 recently presented checks to both Lamar and Liberal schools. Funds are placed n the hands of the school nurse or...
    Obituaries
    BILLIE DESBIEN
    October 24, 2025
    A gathering will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Billie Desbien, who died Oct. 22, 2025.konantzwarden.com
    JAMES PHILIP “PHIL” CHARLTON
    October 21, 2025
    James Philip “Phil” Charlton, age 59, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2025.Phil was born on May 20, 1966, in Pittsburg,...
    MAURICE LEE STILES
    October 20, 2025
    Maurice Lee Stiles, age 83 of Lockwood, MO, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. He was born July 6, 1942, in...
    Schools
    Brock Wolken, son of Sasha Mitchell and Aaron Wolken, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brock particularly enjoys the teachers at school. He has three dogs and is a member of the band. Students of the week
    October 24, 2025
    LHS to hold Veterans Day assembly
    October 23, 2025
    A Veterans Day assembly will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Lamar High School. All veterans are invited to attend. The assembly is to honor all of...
    East Primary School Principal Zach Lemert is pictured with students PreK-2 as they utilize some of the new Sensory Library items. L.I.F.E. grant committee funds Sensory Library
    October 22, 2025
    The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has fully funded a Sensory Library for all students at...
    Social
    Lamar Lodge Master Mike Davis, far left, is pictured with Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis, Nancy Hughes, Jim Weber and C.L. Squires. Checks presented by Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292
    October 24, 2025
    Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292 recently presented checks to both Lamar and Liberal schools. Funds are placed n the hands of the school nurse or...
    Mt. Hope Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star recently presented a check to Katie’s House Pregnancy and Family Resource Center in Lamar. Pictured are, Worthy Patron Joe Willis, Katherine Miles with Katie’s House and Worthy Matron Pat Willis. Katie’s House receives generous donation
    October 24, 2025
    Learn-A-Do Club members assembled thank you baskets for area businesses. LEARN-A-DO 4-H CUB
    October 23, 2025
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met at the Wolf Center at 5 p.m. on October 5, in Lamar. This was our fall party so there was a lot to do!...
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    Sports
    The Lamar eighth grade Tiger volleyball team ended their season undefeated, 19-0, while also collecting their back to back Wild West Spikefest Championship. Their middle school record was 37-1. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Mya Castle, Harpor Steinkamp, Rylee Gordon; back row, left to right, Hadlee Combs, Zoey Timmons, Taylor Caruthers and Haydn Steinkamp. Eighth grade Tigers are back to back conference champs
    October 24, 2025
    Tigers back on track
    October 24, 2025
    After back-to-back road losses at Mount Vernon and a 27-7 defeat at the hands of the Nevada Tigers, Jared Beshore's Lamar Tigers crew is back on track with a pair of...
    Tennis Tigers compete in conference meet
    October 24, 2025
    The Lamar Lady Tiger Tennis team recently competed in the Big 8 Conference Tournament.In number one singles, Brenna Morey beat an opponent from Nevada 8-0 and lost to...
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger junior running back No. 3 Kyler Ison gets to the outside to pick up a long gain in the Tigers Big 8 Conference matchup with Aurora. The Tigers will host Seneca on Friday evening in their final regular season game of the year. Districts will follow the following Friday night. Tigers record improves to 5-3 with win over Aurora
    October 20, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar homecoming king and queen are Brody Gardner, son of Mark and Chelle Gardner and Keely Taffner, daughter of Kevin and Shelby Taffner. Lamar Tiger homecoming court recognized
    October 13, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior defensive end No. 36 Troy Onstott applies pressure on the Monett quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers came back to defeat the Cubs 27-24 in the Tigers homecoming game. Tigers come from behind to defeat Monett, 27-24
    October 13, 2025
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    Letter to editor
    October 24, 2025
    Dear Editor:In my opinion voters should not vote for the proposed land fill tipping fee. My belief is that ifpassed, the city will lose $500,000 revenue annually and the...
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