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Salute to First Responder gives free lunch to-go

In appreciation for their service, area first responders are invited to a free barbecue lunch during CoxHealth’s annual Salute to First...

Join the Super Summer Cruise on August 6

Lamar Cruise Night will hold a Super Summer Cruise on Friday, Aug. 6, beginning at 5 p.m., on the historic Lamar square. Free Super Summer...

Time capsule to be buried during Bicentennial celebration

The 2021 Missouri Bicentennial Barton County celebration to be held Tuesday, Aug. 10, on the Lamar square, will include the burial of a community...

CFO deepens commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is deepening its commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with the first grant programs of its new fiscal year, dedicating...

Zane Hull, AOK teen director at Nathan’s Place, brought a group of teens that helped accept school backpacks.

Tools for Schools helps local students

Lamar Community Betterment held a Tools for Schools event on July 22 and 23, to help local students with school supply needs as they return back...

Grow now, graze later to reduce winter feed costs

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Grow now and graze later to get the most out of tall fescue pastures. Winter stockpiling cool-season grasses carries cow-calf operations through the...

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Dan and Lorrie Scott were recognized as Persons of the Year 2021 during Golden Harvest Days. Pictured with the Scotts is Alan Rice.

Dan and Lorrie Scott named Persons of the Year

GOLDEN CITY- The Golden Harvest Days Committee announced recently that their Persons of the Year for 2021 were Dan and Lorrie Scott. The Scotts are...

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A student volunteer learns about how to change an object's center of gravity.

Library ends summer reading program with a “bang”

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat The Barton County Library ended its summer reading program with a bang on Wednesday, July 21. With programs at...

Lamar Democrat/Autumn Shelton
Bethany Eaves pins on husband Austin Eaves’ new badge.

Eaves, King sworn in as police officers at city council meeting

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat Austin Eaves and Kaitlynn King were sworn in as police officers for the Lamar Police Department at the city...

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Ellen Jo Morey strikes a smile as she holds the list with all the different canned good categories.

Women Behind the Fair: Ellen Jo Morey

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat This week’s Women Behind the Fair article is about a person with a perfect “can-do” attitude: Ellen Jo Morey....

COVID numbers continue to remain high

According to the Barton County Health Department, the total of new cases of COVID-19 over the past seven days stands at 34. There are currently 31...

Keep safety top of mind when exploring the outdoors

JEFFERSON CITY- Being outdoors can be a fun and relaxing experience and the Missouri State Parks team wants to remind park visitors about the importance of practicing...

Hollstein receives award for exceptional achievement

Andra Hollstein of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Lamar recently earned the firm’s Frank Finnegan Award for her exceptional...

American Red Cross urges caution as heat indices rise

SPRINGFIELD- When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas urges residents to take precautions...

Prairie State Park to host public information meeting

JEFFERSON CITY- Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Prairie State Park on Saturday, Aug. 7. The meeting will...

Barton County Chamber of Commerce

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