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Dade and Barton County Democrats to meet

February 6, 2023

The Dade and Barton County Democrats will meet Wednesday, Feb. 22, for its regular business meeting at the Prairie Station restaurant located at 608 S. Main in Lockwood....

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Cameron Sturgell and Kseniia Ponomarova were crowned Lamar homecoming royalty during festivities held Friday night, Feb. 3.

Lamar homecoming royalty featured

February 6, 2023

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Career and Technical Center observed its 50th anniversary with an open house that was held at the facility from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. Various alumni and staff were on hand to tour the building, with light refreshments being served. Tables were ladled with a colorful array of food and drink, as well as a table that featured yearbooks from many years past. Students continued to work on projects as the open house was held. All former staff members were to be recognized during halftime of the varsity boy’s basketball game that evening, in the Lamar High School gym.

LCTC observes 50 years of serving Lamar and area schools

February 3, 2023

Photos by Willis Strong
Many took the opportunity to enjoy a hot breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 a.m. to 12 noon, at Memorial Hall in Lamar. The event was Another Lamar Lions Club Good Ol’ Fair Breakfast and many were on hand to enjoy pancakes, french toast, sausage, eggs and biscuits and gravy. A free will donation was taken, with all proceeds going to benefit the Lion Club’s scholarship fund.

Lions Club holds Another Good Ol’ Fair Breakfast

February 3, 2023

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Dr. Brian A. Reavley, DDS and Reavley Dental staff recently participated in Give Kids A Smile®. A total of 22 students from Lamar were provided with free oral health care on Friday morning, Feb. 3, as the first Friday in February kicks off Give Kids A Smile® Day. The program was launched by the American Dental Association in 2003 and dental teams that volunteer their time provide free oral health, education, screenings, preventive and restorative treatment. Pictured are, left to right, Becca Chesnut, office; Taylor Kaderly, RDH; Laney Baylee, dental assistant student; Megan Reavley, RDH; Brian A. Reavley, DDS; Larissa Pipkin, EFDA; Carol Reavley, office and Kailey Johnson, dental assistant. The first group of children arrived early Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. Pictured are, left to right, Braylee Culbertson, Axel Butler, Journey McDowell and Rylee Elliott.

Reavley Dental participates in Give Kids A Smile®

February 3, 2023

MoDOT, BUPD selected for national effort toward safer roads

February 3, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Transportation has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation on a new, comprehensive approach to reversing the rise in...

“Let’s Paint Sunflowers for Sabie” set for February 25

February 2, 2023

A fundraising event for 3-year-old Sabie Wood, daughter of Cassy Sorden and Donovan Wood, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at...

Technology inches farming toward autonomy

February 2, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Armchair farming may not be here yet, but it’s getting closer. “Autonomy in agriculture isn’t as far away as you think,” says Kent Shannon, University of...

Pictured with Lamar High School Activities/Athletic Director Jared Beshore were Lamar seniors that signed to move on to the next level, back row, left to right, Abbie Ryder, Kiersten Potter, Kailey Hlavaty, Marcy Miller, Phajjia Gordon and Kennedy Evans. Seated, left to right, are Austin Wilkerson, Cameron Sturgell and Joel Beshore.

Nine Lamar seniors sign to advance to next level

February 2, 2023

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat According to Lamar High School Activities/Athletic Director Jared Beshore, the nine seniors that signed on...

SW Missouri forage conference is February 21

February 1, 2023

The 39th annual Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference is set for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave.,...

Lamar Democrat saturation set for February 15

February 1, 2023

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat A complete saturation of Barton County and Jasper routes will be offered by the Lamar Democrat in their February 15 edition. The Lamar...

Warmer highs and lows, with more rain were trend in January 2023

February 1, 2023

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The lowest minimum air temperature in January of this year fell on the last day of the month, January 31, with a very cold reading of...

Workshop tells how and why to renovate tall fescue pastures

February 1, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Forage and beef producers can learn from world-renowned forage experts the how and why of renovating toxic tall fescue pastures at a March 23 workshop in...

Give Valentine's Day flowers some TLC

February 1, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Valentine’s Day flowers, like love, can stand the test of time if given a little TLC. Call it flor-amore. Proper care and a homemade preservative provide...

MU Extension launches 'Show-Me MO Success' podcast

January 31, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo.- For more than 100 years, University of Missouri Extension has helped businesses and communities throughout the state. “Show-Me MO Success,” a new biweekly...

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