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    See a penny, don’t pick it up

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkA lot of times, while doing research at the Historical...

    See a penny, don’t pick it up
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkA lot of times, while doing research at the Historical...

    Financial focus

    You Have an Estate Plan — Whether You Know It or NotThink estate planning is only for the wealthy...

    Financial focus
    You Have an Estate Plan — Whether You Know It or NotThink estate planning is only for the wealthy...
    Sisters Eve and Kirsyn White received a new chicken coop from the MU Extension in Barton County, supported by a grant from Danny Little's donor-advised fund at the Barton County Community Foundation. More than 40 families received new coops that were purchased with the funding.

    Donation provides chicken coops to Barton Count...

    Youth in Barton County have increased access to the art of chicken raising thanks to a local...

    Donation provides chicken coops to Barton Count...
    Youth in Barton County have increased access to the art of chicken raising thanks to a local...
    Cooper Stratton and Ellie Stratton represented 4-H well as they participated in the Missouri 4-H State Poultry and Rabbit Day held June 14, at the MU Animal Science Research Center in Columbia, Mo.

    Area 4-Hers participate in State Poultry and Ra...

    COLUMBIA, Mo.- University of Missouri Extension hosted the 2025 State 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Day...

    Area 4-Hers participate in State Poultry and Ra...
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- University of Missouri Extension hosted the 2025 State 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Day...
    The Griffith Family will perform Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. This free presentation is sponsored by the Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home. All are invited to come and be inspired, while enjoying air-conditioned comfort.

    The Griffith Family to appear live at Lamar Fre...

    The Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home will sponsor a live contemporary...

    The Griffith Family to appear live at Lamar Fre...
    The Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home will sponsor a live contemporary...

    Offensive tactics

    By JEN KIRBYOffensive tactics, in a military context, are the methods used to seize the...

    Offensive tactics
    By JEN KIRBYOffensive tactics, in a military context, are the methods used to seize the...

    Davis graduates Summa Cum Laude from University...

    During the weekend of May 17-18, Kaitlyn Davis, of Lamar received her Bachelor of Arts in...

    Davis graduates Summa Cum Laude from University...
    During the weekend of May 17-18, Kaitlyn Davis, of Lamar received her Bachelor of Arts in...

    Watson earns two degrees from MSSU

    Meghan Riley Watson graduated from the College of Health, Life Sciences and Education at Missouri...

    Watson earns two degrees from MSSU
    Meghan Riley Watson graduated from the College of Health, Life Sciences and Education at Missouri...
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    Columns
    Financial focus
    July 17, 2025
    You Have an Estate Plan — Whether You Know It or NotThink estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly? Think again. If you own anything — a...
    Offensive tactics
    July 15, 2025
    By JEN KIRBYOffensive tactics, in a military context, are the methods used to seize the initiative, attack the enemy, and achieve a specific...
    Printed Paper Online
    July 16, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    July 15, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed July 8, 2025. Marcus Wengerd and Lakasha Wengerd to Justin L Roark Trustee, Julia L Roark Trustee, Justin Roark Living Trust DTD 02/22/2023 &...
    Property transfers
    July 7, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed June 30, 2025. David T Potthast andTamara M Potthast to David T Potthast Living Trust U/T/A DTD 06/27/2025, Tamara M Potthast Living Trust U/TA/ DTD...
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    Barton County Shrine Club
    Legals
    2025 LEGAL 7-23 & 30 GC-R3 Bid-3x3.5
    July 15, 2025
    2025: BC Tax Sale 7-16,23,30
    July 14, 2025
    NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAX SALEThe following is a publication of lots and lands in Barton County, Missouri, upon which tax sale certificates may be offered for sale on the...
    News
    Barton County Historical Society meets
    July 18, 2025
    The Barton County Historical Society met Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m., at the Barton County Memorial Park building for their third quarterly meeting. President Mike Orahood...
    Inaugural Spirit of Mindenmines honor to be announced
    July 18, 2025
    MINDENMINES- A new award dedicated to those who make Mindenmines a great place to live, work and visit will be presented on Wednesday, July 30 at Border Town Auction House....
    See a penny, don’t pick it up
    July 17, 2025
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkA lot of times, while doing research at the Historical Society, I will have to go to a cemetery to look for...
    Obituaries
    ALDINE ORRILLA SIMMONS
    July 16, 2025
    Aldine Orrilla Simmons, age 71, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.Aldine...
    DARLENE (HOLLAND) DOOLIN
    July 7, 2025
    Darlene (Holland) Doolin, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2025, at Medicalodges Nevada, MO where she resided as a resident for the past three...
    Schools
    Lamar R-1 School Tax Rate Hearing set for August 20
    July 17, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board met Wednesday, July 16, with Superintendent Brian Gillis noting that the annual Tax Rate Hearing would be held at...
    Update regarding electronic devices at all Missouri K-12 schools
    July 17, 2025
    It was noted at the Wednesday, July 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board that an important update in this year’s student policies regarding electronic devices needed to...
    Mizzou releases spring 2025 graduation list
    July 15, 2025
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- At the University of Missouri, students dive into their interests, uncover their passions and gain the hands-on experience needed to begin their careers. In...
    Social
    Joplin Little Theatre announces 2025-26 season
    July 17, 2025
    JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season.Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, will be performed on September 24-27 at...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    July 16, 2025
    July 21-25MONDAY- Chicken tenders, scalloped potatoes, California blend, wheat roll, warm cinnamon apples, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Haluski with ham and egg noodles,...
    The Griffith Family will perform Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. This free presentation is sponsored by the Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home. All are invited to come and be inspired, while enjoying air-conditioned comfort. The Griffith Family to appear live at Lamar Free Fair
    July 15, 2025
    The Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home will sponsor a live contemporary country gospel band, The Griffith Family, who will...
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    July 18, 2025
    Dear Editor:I'd like to express my sincerest gratitude to the mystery gentleman at the "Sidewalk Prophets" concert at the Thiebaud, Thursday, July 17. My daughters and I...
    Correction
    July 8, 2025
    At the end of the article regarding the fire at 1900 Gulf Properties, that ran at the top of the page in the Wednesday, July 9 edition of the Lamar Democrat, there were...

     

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