Columns
    What is the storm you’re in now?
    November 20, 2018
    By PASTOR JACK SLADE Cornerstone Baptist Church Well, we sure have had our share of those this season. You’re probably thinking ice, rain,...

    The weed patch and the hawk
    November 19, 2018
    By LARRY DABLEMONT My Panther Creek tract of land is only 50 acres or so, but a beautiful tract of land with big trees and a great variety of...

    Printed Paper Online
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    Government
    Lamar Municipal Court report
    November 19, 2018
    Robert Matthew Bohrn, COC – warrant arrest, $150 fine. Tara Elizabeth Bohrn, COC – warrant arrest, $298 fine. AngelaDenise Breder, driving...

    Barton County Health Department & Home Health Agency
    Plaza Theater & Barco Drive-In
    News
    Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Autumn Shelton was congratulated on her trip to California to participate in the game show, “Jeopardy.” She was repeatedly told that the board and administration were proud of her. Facility needs for athletic and activity programs reviewed by Lamar...
    November 20, 2018
    By RICHARD COOPER A final review of all facility needs for the Lamar R-I School District was submitted to the board of education at its November...

    Memories of JD Pahlow
    November 20, 2018
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat (Editor’s note: In the Wednesday, Nov. 14 edition of the Lamar Democrat, an article ran requesting memories of...

    Biannual baby shower held at WIC office
    November 20, 2018
    The Barton County WIC office held its biannual baby shower on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Barton County Health Department in Lamar. WIC holds a baby...

    Obituaries
    JAMES WALTER MARTIN II
    November 16, 2018
    LOCKWOOD- A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Greenfield Funeral Chapel for James Walter Martin II, 58, Lockwood, who...

    BETTY JO LATHROP
    November 14, 2018
    SHELDON- A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, for Betty Jo Lathrop, 89, who died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018,...

    JD PAHLOW
    November 12, 2018
    LAMAR- Military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Daniel Funeral Home for John Digby “JD” Pahlow, who died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. A time of...

    Schools
    Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Autumn Shelton was congratulated on her trip to California to participate in the game show, “Jeopardy.” She was repeatedly told that the board and administration were proud of her. Facility needs for athletic and activity programs reviewed by Lamar...
    November 20, 2018
    By RICHARD COOPER A final review of all facility needs for the Lamar R-I School District was submitted to the board of education at its November...

    Photo by Autumn Shelton Bingo-4-Books in full swing. Lamar West Elementary encourages literacy through Bingo-4-Books
    November 19, 2018
    By AUTUMN SHELTON On November 15, Lamar West Elementary hosted “Bingo-4-Books”, a night where the school provided a free meal and if a child got...

    Seating options provided by LIFE Committee
    November 19, 2018
    The LIFE Committee has given Lamar High School access to numerous flexible seating options through the grant provided in August of the 2018-2019...

    Social
    Lamar Senior Center Bridge Club
    November 20, 2018
    Gloria Kurtz was the hostess on Tuesday, Nov. 20, for Bridge. The winners were Gloria Kurtz, first high and Joyce Gage, second high. The hostess...

    The 4-H Teen Leaders will be sharing “Comfort and Joy” this season by collecting “Hats Gloves & Scarves” to be given out during the Good Samaritan Christmas project. Anyone that would like to donate a newly purchased item can drop them off at the University Extension Wolf Center, 801 E. 12th St., in Lamar by Monday, Dec. 10. For more information contact Elaine Davis at 417-682-3579. 4-H Teen Leaders share comfort and joy
    November 20, 2018

    Lamar Police Officer Jordan Welch spoke to the Girl Scout Troop No. 70082 about respect and what it means to be respectful in their own lives. The girls really enjoyed her presentation and appreciated her time. Girl Scout Troop No. 70082 thanks Officer Welch for her service and time spent with them. Officer Welch speaks to Girl Scouts
    November 20, 2018

    Sports
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Speedy senior Trevor Medlin breaks free for the first touchdown on a 69-yard run in Lamar's quarterfinal win over visiting Ava Saturday. Tigers win thriller; advance to semifinal
    November 19, 2018
    By CHRIS MORROW When the Lamar Tigers got the football back with 1:39 to play and clinging to a 35-30 lead in Saturday's Class 2 quarterfinal,...

    Overstreet takes first; Lady Tigers score highest finish
    November 19, 2018
    By CHRIS MORROW JEFFERSON CITY - Lamar junior Kolin Overstreet added to his impressive resume with a Class 2 state championship. "Kolin ran a...

    Compton signs to play volleyball for SBU
    November 16, 2018
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Scott Bailey, Lamar’s athletic director, acknowledged how great it was to have the signings that have been held for...

    Plaza Theater & Barco Drive-In
    Cox Barton County Hospital
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Photo by Terry Redman The Lamar Tiger football team joins hands with the Stockton Tiger players to honor God after the two teams met in first round district action. Valle Catholic asked Lamar to join them after their game two years ago and Lamar has continued to ask opposing teams to do the same ever since. District football first round vs Stockton
    November 8, 2018

    Photo by Terry Redman Lamar junior offensive tackle No. 72 Connor O'Neal pass blocks for senior quarterback No. 6 Duncan Gepner in Lamar's first round district victory over Stockton. First round district football vs Stockton
    November 8, 2018

    Photo by Terry Redman Lamar sophomore quarterback No. 16 Case Tucker fights for extra yardage after a long run for the Tigers. The Tigers destroyed Stockton 63-6 to advance to the second round of districts. First round district playoff vs Stockton
    November 8, 2018