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By NADINE PATTISONCommunity, at its core, can be defined as a social group united by something shared, whether that be geography, values, culture, traditions or common...

Jane Moyer is pictured at the White House on the right with First Lady Melonia Trump’s assistant Emily and her husband during the reception in honor of the volunteers. Melonia gave a wonderful speech, thanking each volunteer for their participation.

Lamar designer Jane Moyer returns from decorating White House

Jane Moyer, local interior designer, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the volunteer team chosen to transform the White House for...

Lamar High School seniors Lilly Hill, Baylee Heckadon and Lydia Nolting showed off their painting skills during Senior Service Day held Wednesday, May 13. The trio are helping with painting at the Lamar Christian Church. There were many other seniors being kept busy around town as well. Senior Service Day is always a big help to the community and is very much appreciated.

Senior Service Day aids community

August election candidate forum set for June 22

The Barton County Republicans will host an August Election Candidate Forum and a State Individual Income Tax Discussion on Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m., in the Thiebaud...

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

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...

April Tigers of the Month at East Primary are fourth row, left to right, Jep Chairez, Rhiannon Townsend, Addyson Schrader, Kinzley Coy, Linus Rea, Daylan Hagy; third row, left to right, Bryce Chedester, Agnes Howell, Bryer Coy, Scarlett Allen, Malachi Martin, D.J. Walters, Rayge Bledsoe, Claire Copenhaver, Vance Stewart; second row, left to right, Kaysen Eaves, Christian McManis, Gunnar Thornton, George Runion, Amareigh Rodney and first row, left to right, Abel Youngblood, Rosemary VanGilder, Zoey Hare, Gus Carbone, Elijah Schlaybach and Brooks Beckwith.

East Primary April Tigers of the Month

Bathroom makeover initiative open to veterans

LAMAR- In honor of Memorial Day, 4 State Home Improvements, in partnership with Tiffany Marble International, the makers of the renowned Patriot Series Shower™, has...

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...

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...

FCS Financial hits $1 million with 2026 scholarship awards

JEFFERSON CITY- FCS Financial is investing $70,000 in the next generation of Missouri leaders, awarding $2,000 scholarships to 35 students across the state. This year’s...

Celebrate more life

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, June 1, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar.Come to give blood on this day...

The crowd gathers at Truman's birthplace in anticipation of HST's arrival.

Harry Truman visits Lamar for the last time

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyI have a real love-hate relationship when it comes to writing these articles. I love when I get the...

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