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Rural Communities Coalition continues to thrive

October 16, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratRural Community Coalition (RCC) met Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Nathan’s Place. A nacho bar was provided for those who arrived early enough to...

Winners in the K-3 division of the Great Paper Airplane Fly Off are pictured with Eva Buchanan, far left and Melinda Rice, far right. Winners were, left to right, Evan Walsh, Springfield, first place; Ronin Mize, Lamar, second and Amara Mize, Lamar, third.

Great Paper Airplane Fly Off winners

October 16, 2025

The Great Paper Airplane Fly Off took place during the Lamar Municipal’s Airport 64th Anniversary and Fly-In held Saturday, Oct. 11. The event was...

Photo by James Epple

Lamar Municipal Airport celebrates with fly-in

October 16, 2025

It was a beautiful day as many gathered at the Lamar Municipal Airport on Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for its 64th anniversary and...

Students of Ms. Moore and Mrs. Haun, along with Carlie Brown, principal at West Elementary School, gave a presentation on the West Morning Assembly to the Lamar R-1 School Board at their monthly board meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 15. The students introduced themselves to the board and informed them of how self-affirmation has made a difference in their outlook and participation in school activities.

West Morning Assembly students give presentation

October 16, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board met at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Following the call to order by Justin Ogden, board...

Peer Support Specialists work with Avenues of Mental Healthcare

October 16, 2025

Barton County residents seeking mental and behavioral health support now have a powerful new resource available locally. Avenues of Mental Health, with a clinic in Lamar,...

Alden inducted into UM Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

October 16, 2025

Mike Alden, former University of Missouri Director of Athletics and current CEO of MRJ Advisors LLC, was recently inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate...

Public forum set to explain propositions

October 15, 2025

A public forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, in the Thiebaud meeting rooms, regarding propositions affecting Barton County and Lamar residents that will be on...

Poultry, Rabbits and Cavy Show kicks of National 4-H Week

October 14, 2025

It was a beautiful morning at Moore Pavilion to welcome the Barton County 4-H and FFA Second Annual Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy Show held Saturday,...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The 2025 Lamar Homecoming Parade traveled from the high school on Friday, Oct. 3, around the square and ending up at the Wyatt Earp Park for a community pep rally. Game were played by homecoming candidates Trent Torbeck and Baylee Heckadon, Brody Gardner and Keely Taffner and Gavin Ogden and Calli Harris, followed by senior football players speaking to the large crowd that had gathered. Lamar Athletic Director Kent Keith came up, along with Lou Mazzocco, assistant executive director for MSHSAA, who recognized Coach Jared Beshore as the 2024 MSHSAA/NFHS Coach of the Year for football. “MO”, the MSHSAA mascot, was also present. Beshore spoke to the football boys, along with Lamar Tiger No. 28, Gabe Johnson, encouraging those attending to come out and support the Tigers. At the end of the rally it was announced that the junior class had won the Spirit Stick for this year.

Juniors earn Spirit Stick

October 13, 2025

Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T
Cameron Sturgell stands in front of an explosion at a Missouri S&T blasting site.

S&T linebacker channels explosiveness on the gridiron and in the...

October 13, 2025

ROLLA- Cameron Sturgell, a linebacker on Missouri University of Science and Technology’s football team, aims to be explosive when he’s on the...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The 2025 Lamar Homecoming Parade traveled from the high school on Friday, Oct. 3, around the square and ending up at the Wyatt Earp Park for a community pep rally. Game were played by homecoming candidates Trent Torbeck and Baylee Heckadon, Brody Gardner and Keely Taffner and Gavin Ogden and Calli Harris, followed by senior football players speaking to the large crowd that had gathered. Lamar Athletic Director Kent Keith came up, along with Lou Mazzocco, assistant executive director for MSHSAA, who recognized Coach Jared Beshore as the 2024/2025 MSHSAA/NFHS Coach of the Year for football. “MO”, the MSHSAA mascot, was also present. Beshore spoke to the football boys, along with Lamar Tiger No. 28, Gabe Johnson, encouraging those attending to come out and support the Tigers. At the end of the rally it was announced that the junior class had won the Spirit Stick for this year.

Juniors earn Spirit Stick

October 13, 2025

Representative Kelley hosts Golden City students

October 9, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY- State Representative Ann Kelley invited students from Golden City High to Jefferson City for a comprehensive tour of the Capitol,...

Toddz Electric begins work at Welcome from Lamar sign

October 9, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe October 8 meeting of the Lamar Community Betterment was called to order by President Elaine Davis, followed with the treasurer’s report...

Photo by Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
The weather couldn’t have been any better for a fall day on Saturday, Oct. 4, when the Wyatt Earp Fallfest was held at the Wyatt Earp Park in Lamar. The northeast side of the square was full of a variety of craft and food vendors, with many taking advantage of what they had to offer. The day was held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and featured a baby show, dog show and kids dressed in western costumes. Also featured was a mechanical bull, along with inflatables for the kids to enjoy. Live music began at 3 p.m., with The Aeroes, followed by Cody Rawlings performing at 5 p.m. and Crooked Path Revival at 7 p.m. A special thanks to the many vendors, as well as sponsors Daniel Funeral Home for the main event; Katie’s House for the baby show and Eagle Roofing & Restoration for the dog show. They hope to see you next year!

Wyatt Earp Fallfest offers a good time for all

October 8, 2025

Halloween Hullabaloo to include the Wyatt Earp Park

October 8, 2025

The City of Lamar and the Barton County Chamber of Commerce announce the first annual Halloween Hullabaloo Trunk or Treat event, taking place on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3...

Barton County Shrine Club

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