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Metzger's Mutterings

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The country is opening back up and I’m exhausted! It seems as if between work, sports schedules and just plain...

Financial focus

Should you make extra mortgage payments? Article 2 – May 9, 2022 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 10, 2022. Jennie Woods to Summer Turner and Mike Turner, Lt 2 Bl 7 Wolfs 2nd Add to Iantha (L1-8). Warranty Deed, filed May 10, 2022. Summer...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 3, 2022. Cody S. Johnston and Steele Dawn Johnston to Colton Kirby and Audrey Marie Willock, Lt 30 Prairie Pointe (Liberal), Lt 25 Prairie Pointe...

Municipal court report

City of Lamar V Jose Francisco Garcia, default judgment.

Daniel Funeral Home

LD-Get Noticed!

2022 5-25 & 6-1 Lamar R-1-House Bid-2x5

2022: 5-25,6-1,8,15 Lawrence Letters Granted

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of DONNA J. LAWRENCE, Deceased. Estate No. 22B4–PR00033 NOTICE OF LETTERS...

Lamar City Council addresses nuisance structures

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Several nuisance structures were addressed at the May 16 meeting of the Lamar City Council. Progress on property on W. 10th, that...

Avian flu numbers drop as summer nears

COLUMBIA, Mo.- With avian influenza numbers dropping, bird lovers can continue to enjoy feeding their feathered friends with little risk, says Robert Pierce, University of...

Arvest Bank promotes Delano in Lockwood

LOCKWOOD- Arvest Bank has promoted Shawn Delano to the position of Relationship Banker 4 in Lockwood. Delano has two and a half years of industry...

GREENFIELD- Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Arcola Christian Church for Karen Linda (Woods) Freund, 73, Greenfield, who died Monday, May 16, 2022, at her...

GERALDINE “JERRI” ZINN

TULSA, Okla.- Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lamar, Mo. for Jerri Zinn, 77, Tulsa, who died Thursday, May 12, 2022, surrounded by...

FLOYD “ZEKE” MOORE

LAMAR- Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Daniel Funeral Home for Floyd Dale “Zeke” Moore, 93, Lamar, who died Saturday,...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar High School held its Class of 2022 Senior Awards Assembly on Thursday morning, May 19, in the high school gym. Several deserving students were awarded hundreds of thousands in scholarships, as well as receiving recognition for accomplishments that they had achieved.

Seniors recognized during LHS Class of 2022 awards assembly

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Lamar High School seniors were recognized for their accomplishments during their school career, with hundreds...

MSSU Spring 2022 Dean’s List

JOPLIN- The Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at Missouri Southern State University has been released. Students named to the honor roll...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Students entered the Golden City High School gym during 2022 commencement exercises held Saturday, May 14. Following the processional, a time of appreciation was taken by students as they handed out yellow carnations to those that had been instrumental in their development throughout their school years. Following the salutatorian address by Caleb Cifuentes and the valedictorian address by Jolee Rector, high school principal Chris Long presented the class as they stood to walk up on stage to receive their diplomas. Following the recessional, graduates gathered at the corner of the gym for the tradition of tossing their caps in the air.

Golden City High School Commencement 2022

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat GOLDEN CITY- Fourteen seniors graduated Golden City High School during commencement exercises held Saturday...

Marriage license application

The following have applied for a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office: John Adam Stettler, 43, Lamar and Chelsea Denea...

Sheldon School Alumni to host reunion

SHELDON- The Sheldon School Alumni Association will meet on May 29, 1 pm.. The Class of 1972 will host the reunion on Sunday afternoon with a meal being catered by the...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Dennis Ethan Prock, 20, Lamar and Lynzi...

Lamar Bank & Trust Company

Clayton Robertson, a senior at Lockwood High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 18, to run track at Drury University. The signing took place at the high school. Robertson will be continuing his academic and athletic career, as he double majors in Political Science and History. He will also be playing in the Drury band. Being a member of Drury’s Track and Field team, he is excited to continue the sport that he loves. Clayton is the son of Bryce and Kristin Robertson.

Robertson signs with Drury to continue academic and athletic career

Ellie Cawyer making strides on an opponent at the sectional track meet.

Jasper Eagles going to state track and field

By SALLY U. SMITH Eleven Jasper Eagles will travel to State in Track and Field. For the girls, Crystal Smith will be representing Jasper in 200...

White Tigers are, front row, left to right, Eli Ngugi, Zach Estes, Talon Timmons and Preston Heins. Not pictured is Karson Parker. Red Tigers are, second row, left to right, Toby Ansley, Benaiah Diggs, Andy Price, Trent Torbeck, Luke Kingsley and David Dunham. Black Tigers are, third row, left to right, Brody Gardner, Keaton Kinney, Jeremiah Herbinger, Henry Ball, Brevon Timmons, Kaidence Wise, Jacob Jackson, Jude Harris, Garin Schneider and fourth row, Dominick Gordon, Aydin Jones, Dillan Goodwin, Logan Martin, Chris Castro, Ethyn Haag, Brady Gire, Terren Williams, Vance Breshears and Clayton Powell.

LMS Tiger Test winners

Lamar Middle School boys gym teacher Eddie Long has released the names of the winners of the middle school Tiger Test. The Tiger Test is a...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor, Our main goal at the Barton County Memorial Park is to honor three different groups of people. The first group is to honor all members of the military who...

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