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Financial focus

February 12, 2026

Your credit score matters more than you may thinkThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.Your...

Unraveling the impact of prevalence of anxiety

February 11, 2026

(Editor’s note: This is the introduction to monthly column’s to be provided by Avenues of Mental.)Anxiety is a pervasive condition that affects individuals from all walks...

Printed Paper Online

February 11, 2026

Property transfers

February 11, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed February 4, 2026. Greg A Clark and Twilla Clark to Kathleen Anne Berg Trustee and Kathleen Anne Berg Rev Living Trust AGMT DTD 12/20/2016, STR 28-32-29...

Property transfers

February 2, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2026. David Houston Properties LLC to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Bl 39 Parrys 3rd Add to Lamar (B37-42).Warranty Deed, filed January 26,...

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2026: 2-18,25 Kuhn Notice to Creditors

February 11, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:BETTY LOU KUHN,Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00002NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo all persons interested...

2026 LEGAL 2-18 SW Township-2x6

February 6, 2026

2026: 2-11,18,25,3-4 Day Publication of Notice

February 4, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, PROBATE DIVISION, OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURILanetta Torres-FerrerPetitioner, vs.Joseph Olson andTracy Renee Olivares and The Unknown Heirs of Carla...

Progress stories being sought

February 12, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratHas your business or organization made any progress at all this year? Unfortunately, I know for some that hasn’t been the case, but the...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

February 12, 2026

Photo by Catherine Williams
Kerri Borghardt signed with Cottey College to play volleyball next fall in a signing ceremony held Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, in the Liberal High School gymnasium. Also signing on Friday afternoon was Elam Beaman. He is continuing his goal of becoming a quarterback at the next level for MidAmerica Nazarene. A local TV station was present and interviewed both athletes. Many friends and family attended the signing. Both students come from a long line of families that graduated from Liberal High School.

Liberal athletes advance to next level

February 12, 2026

PHYLLIS ELAINE SPRENKLE

February 11, 2026

Phyllis Elaine Sprenkle, 76, of Sheldon, MO passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. She was born December 16, 1949 in...

February 8, 2026

Lucille Hininger was born on August 31, 1930, to Clarence and Carrie (Keltner) Hininger on the Keltner Farm, located northwest of Jasper, in Barton...

February 5, 2026

Services will be held at 11 a.m. February 9, at Nashville Christian Church, for Clyde Thomas who died February 4, 2026.www.konantzwarden.com

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

February 12, 2026

Local students graduate from Missouri State University

February 11, 2026

SPRINGFIELD,- Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025.The commencement ceremonies took place December 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank...

DNR now accepting entries for poster contest

February 10, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY- In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

February 10, 2026

February 16-20MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, February 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Kent Morey covering the Life Foundation that provides grants and scholarships to Lamar students.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

February 9, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...

As part of their fellowship, the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 provides gifts to local veterans on Veterans Day and at Christmas.

Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 continues year-round support for veterans

February 9, 2026

Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of meaningful programs and community projects. From...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

February 12, 2026

Photo by Catherine Williams
Kerri Borghardt signed with Cottey College to play volleyball next fall in a signing ceremony held Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, in the Liberal High School gymnasium. Also signing on Friday afternoon was Elam Beaman. He is continuing his goal of becoming a quarterback at the next level for MidAmerica Nazarene. A local TV station was present and interviewed both athletes. Many friends and family attended the signing. Both students come from a long line of families that graduated from Liberal High School.

Liberal athletes advance to next level

February 12, 2026

Photo courtesy of Catherine Williams
Both the boys' and the girls' Liberal Bulldog varsity basketball teams made a good run at Appleton City, but weren't quite able to pull off wins. Both games were hard fought and exciting.

Liberal Bulldogs face off against Appleton City

February 6, 2026

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