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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Vanilla Orchid Boutique with a ribbon cutting held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Vanilla Orchid Boutique is located at 104 East Grand Ave., in Jasper. Come check out all the beautiful, one-of-a-kind items they have in store—you won’t want to miss them.

Vanilla Orchid Boutique welcomed with ribbon cutting

August 22, 2025

Jamie Smit gave a presentation to the Lamar R-1 School Board of Education regarding the newly updated Parents as Teachers project at the school.

Lamar R-1 enters into agreement with police department for SRO

August 21, 2025

The Lamar R-1 School Board opened their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with a Tax Rate Hearing. Brent Blevins and Piper Sandler spoke on the...

Photo courtesy of Cecil Fyock
Access Family Care offered the public a free hot dog cookout on Thursday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at their medical clinic at 210 W. 10th St.. They offered hot dogs, chips and water, with popcorn cookies and other items available at their dental clinic, located at 805 Broadway Street.

Access Family Care recognizes National Health Center Week

August 21, 2025

Land and Water Conservation fund grant round now open

August 21, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks has announced that the 2026 grant round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is...

Enroll steers in the Missouri Steer Feedout by October 15

August 20, 2025

STOCKTON- “Adding value to a cow calf operation is important to its sustainability,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. Understanding how your...

Rural Communities Coalition is here to serve

August 20, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Rural Communities Coalition (RCC) met at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the AOK Corporate office. Following a short hiatus, the...

Business, community leaders to meet in Springfield

August 20, 2025

SPRINGFIELD- Business and community leaders can learn how inclusive hiring can reduce turnover, strengthen retention and improve workplace productivity at a regional...

Walk For Life set for September 1

August 20, 2025

Barton County Right to Life and Katie’s House will have a joint fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day). They will meet at the Lamar City Park Shelter No. 6, at 9 a.m.,...

Early deadline for Democrat

August 20, 2025

Due to Labor Day falling on Monday, Sept. 1, the deadline for the Wednesday, Sept. 3 edition of the Lamar Democrat will be 12 noon on Thursday, Aug. 28.

City to enter agreement with school regarding resource officer

August 19, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar City Council met before a full gathering at the city hall meeting room at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. During the Public Good and...

Missouri sales and use tax changes

August 19, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Revenue is informing taxpayers, businesses and consumers that effective August 28, 2025, sales of the following products will be...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Just around 50 riders participated in the 2nd Annual Bikers-4-Diapers Poker Run that was held Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at the Barton County Health Department in Lamar. The cost to participate was $20 per rider or a package of diapers. Kick-stands were up at 9 a.m., with the riders heading to the Nevada Eagles, the El Dorado Springs Eagles, the Stockton AmVets and back to the Barton County Eagles Aerie where a chili cook-off was being held.

2nd Annual Bikers-4-Diapers exceeds last year

August 18, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFor the second year in a row Barbara Wolf at the Barton County Health Department has coordinated with the El Dorado...

Chamber hosts ground-breaking ceremony for MBL Development

August 18, 2025

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce was honored to host a ground-breaking ceremony on August 14, for MBL Development Co, based out of Kansas City. They are the developer...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed MBL Development Company with a groundbreaking ceremony held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. MBL has begun the construction of a senior housing project, located off of NW 1st Lane, that will include 38 two-bedroom, one bath units, along with a community building complete with computers, TVs, a full kitchen and exercise room and also a maintenance building. Each unit will also feature its own carport. These apartments will be available to independent individuals aged 55 and over. According to Roger Jared, project manager, the housing project should be completed within 12-14 months.

Groundbreaking held for senior housing project

August 15, 2025

Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerThe Barton County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed MBL Development Company with a groundbreaking ceremony held...

Photo courtesy of Macy Bean Photography
2025 Lamar Rotary Fair Queen Pageant winners Brenna Morey (Queen), Elaina Marti (Pre-Teen), Logan Griffin (Princess) and Terrianna Campbell (Teen) with emcee 2025-26 Rotary President Brian Griffith.

2025 Fair Pageant winners

August 15, 2025

The Rotary Club held its 68th Annual Fair Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. Brian Griffith served as emcee. The...

Barton County Shrine Club

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