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MU Extension cattle producer workshops set for Lockwood and Stockton

January 17, 2020

STOCKTON- “Strategies that reduce input costs and add value to your cattle help improve the profit potential of the cattle operation,” says MU Extension Regional Livestock...

Various drug coalitions to come together with own identity

January 17, 2020

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Following networking beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, Kathy Jenkins with the AOK Drug Free Coalitions called the meeting to...

Grant to support opioid abuse recovery, education in rural areas

January 17, 2020

One million dollars is now combating opioid abuse in rural areas of the Ozarks, thanks to a grant from the Health Resources and Services...

Five County Board of REALTORS® merges with Kansas City Regional...

January 17, 2020

LEAWOOD, Kan.- The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) has announced a merger with the Five County Board of REALTORS® in Southwest Missouri. Through this...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
With an emphasis on “People Helping People”, Barton County Eagles No. 4405 President Larry Spencer presented the lead afternoon teacher at Lamar Head Start, Jan Ridenour, with a check raised by the Eagles in the amount of $150. Funds are to be used towards necessary items needed by the school. The Barton County Eagles are also instrumental in raising scholarship funds, holding Christmas celebrations for needy children, sponsoring an Easter egg hunt, supporting little league sports teams, and helping those in need.

Barton County Eagles No. 4405 donate to Lamar Head Start

January 17, 2020

Enjoy a fun evening with Barton County Eagles

January 17, 2020

The Barton County Eagles No. 4405, a non-profit organization located at 468 E. Hwy. 160, in Lamar, will hold a scholarship fundraiser on Saturday,...

Barton County Sheriff’s report

January 17, 2020

* The Barton County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a sexual misconduct case on January 9. The incident was reported to have occurred around the...

Berklee Jo Metzger (19 mos.), Webb City. Granddaughter of Melody Metzger & Gary Swor, Lamar & Cindy & Dan Cook, Neosho. Great granddaughter of Linda & Roger Haslip, Neosho & Dolores Cook, Springfield. Great-great granddaughter of Minnie Stevens, Springfield.

Valentine’s Day Sweeties to be featured

January 17, 2020

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Democrat will offer the opportunity for grandparents to show off their Valentine’s Day Sweeties, a...

Photos courtesy of Joe Davis
After a couple of months of extensive foundation and basement work, the Harry S Truman Birthplace was moved back to its original site on Wednesday, Jan. 15. With much work still to be done, the hope is that a ribbon cutting will take place this spring once completed.

Work continues on Truman Birthplace

January 17, 2020

The Missouri Division of State Parks began work on the Harry S Truman Birthplace project about a year ago, with plans to stabilize the existing...

Buildings off southwest corner of Lamar square being razed

January 17, 2020

Photos courtesy of Joe Davis Work has begun on the razing of the buildings at the rear of 1037 and 1039 Gulf. The main buildings were built in...

Preparations to begin on Progress 2020

January 16, 2020

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Democrat has begun making preparations for its yearly Progress edition, to be published on March 25,...

KOMA Beef Cattle Conference set for Springfield

January 16, 2020

STOCKTON- “It is important to provide the latest information on beef cattle production, marketing, economics, nutrition and forage utilization,” says MU Extension Regional...

Prairie State Parks hosts guided bison hike February 1

January 16, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY- Join staff for a guided hike at Saturday, Feb. 1, to see what the prairie has to offer this time of year. Don’t forget your camera!...

FSA encourages producers to enroll soon in programs

January 16, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.- USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)...

2020 Census to be sent out in March

January 15, 2020

Every 10 years, as required by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government counts everyone who lives in the United States. This count includes...

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