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    Cam Lucas, son of Kara and Eric Lucas, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cam’s favorite part of school is getting to see friends and his favorite class is Career Choices. He has horses, ducks, dogs and cats. Cam plays football and basketball. His favorite game is Fortnite and his favorite movie is Five Nights at Freddy’s.

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    Celebrating Birthdays project marks seven years...

    LAMAR- The Celebrating Birthdays project, a community outreach initiative of Lamar Elks Lodge...

    Celebrating Birthdays project marks seven years...
    LAMAR- The Celebrating Birthdays project, a community outreach initiative of Lamar Elks Lodge...

    Fight to win

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church For the month of February I invite you to...

    Fight to win
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church For the month of February I invite you to...
    Karen Dale, using Lee Roy’s truck, collected food items and donations to supply local food box pantries and the Lamar Animal Shelter over the holiday season. All donations were delivered on January 22.

    Collected food and animal supplies donated

    Collected food and animal supplies donated

    Love never brings fear

    By JEN KIRBYIn a world that is full of anxiety, worry, and fear it can be hard to embrace a peace...

    Love never brings fear
    By JEN KIRBYIn a world that is full of anxiety, worry, and fear it can be hard to embrace a peace...
    West Elementary students of Mrs. O’Sullivan and Mrs. Morey’s fifth grade classes gave a presentation at the January Lamar R-1 School Board meeting, regarding Building Thinking Classrooms. Students use a vertical board in order to work together as they solve problems in random groups of three. The idea is that students are more likely to share in a small group as they are more engaged and can focus longer and teachers are better able to observe their work as it’s being done.

    Students introduce use of vertical board at Lam...

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board meeting was opened by Board President...

    Students introduce use of vertical board at Lam...
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board meeting was opened by Board President...

    Financial focus

    Tax-saving moves you can still make for 2025Jan. 26, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones...

    Financial focus
    Tax-saving moves you can still make for 2025Jan. 26, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones...
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Corporal E. Travis was welcomed into the folds of the Lamar Police Department following the repeating of the oath, provided by Felicia Costley. Cpl. Travis was then pinned by his wife, Michaella.

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    By MELODY METGERLamar DemocratA swearing in ceremony to welcome Corporal Eric Travis to the Lamar...

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    By MELODY METGERLamar DemocratA swearing in ceremony to welcome Corporal Eric Travis to the Lamar...
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    Fight to win
    January 23, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church For the month of February I invite you to continue with us on our journey in prayer. Fighting to...
    Love never brings fear
    January 22, 2026
    By JEN KIRBYIn a world that is full of anxiety, worry, and fear it can be hard to embrace a peace that surpasses all understanding. Fear wants to...
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    January 28, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    January 20, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2026. Kerry L Peterson and Stephanie Grimes Attorney-in-Fact to MTP Land LLC, STR 5-30-32 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2026....
    Property transfers
    January 12, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 5, 2026. Larry N Warner, Carolyn Tymeson and Susan Warner to Justin Sprouls, STR 28-32-30 /NW/SW.Warranty Deed, filed January 5, 2026. Colter S...
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    2026 LEGAL 1-28 Northfork Township-3x6
    January 21, 2026
    News
    Cam Lucas, son of Kara and Eric Lucas, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cam’s favorite part of school is getting to see friends and his favorite class is Career Choices. He has horses, ducks, dogs and cats. Cam plays football and basketball. His favorite game is Fortnite and his favorite movie is Five Nights at Freddy’s. Students of the week
    January 23, 2026
    Applications for Missouri Century Farms open February 1
    January 23, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.The University of Missouri...
    Celebrating Birthdays project marks seven years of service
    January 23, 2026
    LAMAR- The Celebrating Birthdays project, a community outreach initiative of Lamar Elks Lodge 2800, is proudly celebrating seven years of service...
    Obituaries
    MARK ALLEN SARGENT
    January 19, 2026
    Mark Allen Sargent, age 72, of Carthage, Missouri, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 13,...
    MARY ANN HIGGINS
    January 19, 2026
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. January 21, for Mary Ann Higgins who died January 17, 2026. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. January 20.www.konantzwarden.com
    RICHARD “BRUCE” BELLINE
    January 15, 2026
    Richard “Bruce” Belline, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
    Schools
    Cam Lucas, son of Kara and Eric Lucas, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cam’s favorite part of school is getting to see friends and his favorite class is Career Choices. He has horses, ducks, dogs and cats. Cam plays football and basketball. His favorite game is Fortnite and his favorite movie is Five Nights at Freddy’s. Students of the week
    January 23, 2026
    West Elementary students of Mrs. O’Sullivan and Mrs. Morey’s fifth grade classes gave a presentation at the January Lamar R-1 School Board meeting, regarding Building Thinking Classrooms. Students use a vertical board in order to work together as they solve problems in random groups of three. The idea is that students are more likely to share in a small group as they are more engaged and can focus longer and teachers are better able to observe their work as it’s being done. Students introduce use of vertical board at Lamar R-1 board meeting
    January 22, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board meeting was opened by Board President Justin Ogden at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, followed...
    Apply now for 2026 Shaping Rural Missouri grants
    January 20, 2026
    Applications are now open for the FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant program. Local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters across the state are encouraged to apply for $500...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 20, 2026
    January 26-30MONDAY- Beef enchilada casserole with lettuce, tomatoes and onion, refried beans, Spanish rice, pineapple, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken pot pie, mixed...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 13, 2026
    January 19-23MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...
    Marriage license applications
    January 12, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Andy J Shetler, 28, Lockwood and Hanna Arlene Yannayon, 21, Lamar.Justin...
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No. 5 Elam Beaman and No. 20 Ben Dingman were selected for 2nd Team All-Tournament honors following the recent Golden City Tournament. Liberal garners two 2nd Team All-Tournament selections
    January 21, 2026
    Photos courtesy of Catherine WilliamsNo. 5 Elam Beaman and No. 20 Ben Dingman were selected for 2nd Team All-Tournament honors following the recent...
    Lady Tigers playing tough competition
    January 16, 2026
    The difficult slate of games the Lamar Lady Tigers hoops team has played should help prepare them for the home stretch of the season."We have played a very tough schedule...
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Kindergartners from Golden City performed the National Anthem prior to Thursday night’s contest between the Eagles and Liberal Bulldogs in the 70th Annual Golden City Tournament. Golden City hosts annual basketball tournament
    January 16, 2026
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