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A thankful heart

By JEN KIRBYTaking our thought life captive is one of the most important things for our overall health and outlook on life. One little thought can...

How to use mindfulness in your daily living

By STAN POPOVICHMindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment rather than dwelling in the past, projecting into the future or what’s going...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 4, 2026. Brian Louis Natalini, Brian L Natalini, Susan Louise Natalini and Susan L Natalini to Brian L Natalini Co-Trustee, Susan L Natalini...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 27, 2026. Terry Nathaniel Jeffries to Brian Duncan and Jennifer Duncan, Lt 13 Bl 1 Crestwood Estates (B1-4) (Lamar).Warranty Deed, filed April...

Barton County Shrine Club

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2026: 5-20,27,6-3,10 Goggin Service by Publication

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: K. L. G. dob: 04/19/2026 Case No. 26B4-JU00008 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY...

2026: 5-27,6-3,10,17 Brooks Trustee's Sale

TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Jeff A Brooks and Kathy D Brooks, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust...

2026 LEGAL 5-20 & 27 BC Commission Herbicide-3x5

Community Betterment addresses full agenda

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Wednesday, May 13 meeting of the Barton County Community Betterment was opened by President Elaine Davis at 12 noon. The meeting is held...

The Lamar Police Department and Missouri Department of Conservation recently held their Fish With A Cop for Lamar sixth grade students. The event is held at Wheeler Park and the weather couldn’t have any better. Following a time for the students to try their hand at fishing, the Department of Conservation furnished a fried fish meal with all the fixins.

Popular “Fish With a Cop” held for Lamar sixth graders

The Lamar Middle School has earned the title of being back-to-back Big 8 Conference Softball Champions for 2025-2026. The team finished the season with a record of 14-1, while outscoring their opponents 146-19. They rounded out their back-to-back conference championship run by adding this win to both volleyball and basketball. Pictured, back row, left to right, Coach Jeff Steinkamp, Mya Castle, Harpor Steinkamp, Taylor Caruthers, Haydn Steinkamp, Sophia Parker, Zoey Timmons and Coach Amie Cook; middle row, left to right, Rylee VanGilder, Riley Gordon, Aynslie White, Kaylee Wilson; front row, left to right, Karma Carter and Harley Markus. Not pictured is Hadlee Combs.

LMS earns back-to-back Big 8 softball championships

ROBERT “BOB” LEON COUCH

Robert "Bob" Leon Couch, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.Bob was born March 7, 1945, in...

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 9, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Janet Miles, who died May 7, 2026. A graveside service will follow at...

GLORIA JEAN NELSON

Gloria Jean Nelson, age 65, of Golden City, passed away April 23, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar.Gloria was born June 28, 1960, in...

The Lamar Police Department and Missouri Department of Conservation recently held their Fish With A Cop for Lamar sixth grade students. The event is held at Wheeler Park and the weather couldn’t have any better. Following a time for the students to try their hand at fishing, the Department of Conservation furnished a fried fish meal with all the fixins.

Popular “Fish With a Cop” held for Lamar sixth graders

Sousa named to SNHU President's List

MANCHESTER, NH- Jorden Sousa of Lamar, Mo. has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Prior to the ribbon cutting at the Golden City R-3 School barn, Ag Instructor Michael Lee, Superintendent Dennis Kimzey and FFA President Caleb Hughes addressed a good size crowd that had gathered in the newly constructed barn, farm, lab and classroom space, located on the school grounds.

Golden City holds ribbon cutting for new ag area

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGOLDEN CITY- Ever since Michael Lee came to Golden City High School as ag teacher, he had envisioned the existence...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

May 18-22MONDAY- German meatballs with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans with onions, baked apples with cinnamon, whole grain roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Sweet...

Verdella Church to hold event in conjunction with citywide

LIBERAL- The Sullins family is in the process of becoming missionaries in Japan and plan to participate in events that will be taking place at the Liberal City Park on...

Students participated in safety discussion covering various areas of safety, fire, chemical and hand signals that can be used when it is too loud to hear equipment operators.

Community Rural Safety Net reaches Liberal students

By ELAINE DAVIS4-H Program Youth AssociateCommunity Safety Net “Rural Safety” Smart Choices for Life was held April 30, in Liberal Elementary...

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New coach brings fresh energy to Missouri State Bears football

By DEBRA PROBERTMSU Class of 1979There’s a different feeling around Missouri State Football this year and anyone paying attention can sense it. New...

The Lamar Middle School has earned the title of being back-to-back Big 8 Conference Softball Champions for 2025-2026. The team finished the season with a record of 14-1, while outscoring their opponents 146-19. They rounded out their back-to-back conference championship run by adding this win to both volleyball and basketball. Pictured, back row, left to right, Coach Jeff Steinkamp, Mya Castle, Harpor Steinkamp, Taylor Caruthers, Haydn Steinkamp, Sophia Parker, Zoey Timmons and Coach Amie Cook; middle row, left to right, Rylee VanGilder, Riley Gordon, Aynslie White, Kaylee Wilson; front row, left to right, Karma Carter and Harley Markus. Not pictured is Hadlee Combs.

LMS earns back-to-back Big 8 softball championships

Photos by Catherine Williams

Class 1 District 6 Track & Field Liberal Bulldog results

The Bulldogs had a great day at the District Track meet in Appleton City on Saturday, May 9. Liberal boys tied for second place with Rich Hill out...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:Wow! I’ve said that a lot lately! I’m just blown away by the community support we received for yesterday’s coin show in Lamar. By all measures we had a hugely...

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