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CAN applications open for free summer enrichment program

JOPLIN- The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are open for its free, four-week summer enrichment program for...

JLT closes 2025-26 season with Clark Gable Slept Here

JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Clark Gable Slept Here by Michael McKeever, a fast-paced, jet-black farce directed by Hope...

Porter Heins is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. He is the son of Christy and Andy Heins. He enjoys Social Studies but his favorite class is Algebra. Porter participates in basketball, football, track and FCA. Lastly, he has three dogs.

Students of the week

The 2026 Lamar High School Prom King and Queen, Korbin Steinkamp and Ryley Moore, are pictured center. Lamar’s prom was held Saturday, April 18, with Promenade being featured earlier at the Wyatt Earp Park. Also pictured are, left, Talon Timmons and Lilly Hill and right, Jackson Byers and Laryn Ferris.

LHS prom royalty crowned

Show-Me-Select™ (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program

STOCKTON- MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis suggests that anyone interested in adding to their cattle herd should consider the Show-Me-Select™ (SMS)...

The first stop on the field trip found students at Cox Barton County Hospital. The hospital staff was committed to preparing students with information for career and job placement.

LHS 4-H Youth Futures explore community

LAMAR- Thirty-nine students from Lamar High School embarked on 4-H Youth Futures SPIN Club opportunity that offered a six-week Community...

Cox Barton County recognized among nation’s Top 20

Cox Barton County Hospital has earned national distinction as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the nation for overall performance, the highest...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The lunch crowd was in abundance for Picnic in the Park on Thursday, April 23, at the Lamar City Park. The food trucks were also available that evening, in order that everyone may have a chance to enjoy what they have to offer. Many times people enjoy both lunch and dinner! The next food trucks will be at Picnic in the Park on Thursday, May 28. Be sure to patronize them, you won’t be disappointed.

Picnic in the Park enjoyed by many

Beth Bazal, director of the Harry S Truman Birthplace, presented a program at the Region 9 meeting of the Barton County Retired Educators on April 20.

Local Retired Teachers Association hosts Region 9 meeting

The Region 9 area meeting for the Missouri Retired Teachers Association was held at the First Christian Church in Lamar on Monday, April 20....

Missouri Century Farm deadline extended to May 15

COLUMBIA, Mo.- If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1926, it’s not too late to apply for recognition as a Missouri Century Farm.Due to technical issues...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Cottage Path Quilting, located at 208 W. 12th St., Suites 5 and 6, in Lamar. Cottage Path Quilting is a Longarm quilting service located in Lamar that offers digital Edge-2-Edge quilting. Binding services are available, as well as custom start to finish quilts including T-shirt or memory quilts. They serve local quilters, as well as mail-in quilts. Be sure to watch for additional information regarding classes and services that they offer. For more information visit the Cottage Path Quilting facebook page, go to cottagepathquilting.com or call 417-214-5492.

Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Cottage Path Quilting

Tina VanKirk was named 2025-2026 District Classified Staff Member of the Year for the Lamar R-1 School District. Pictured are, left to right, West Elementary Principal Carlie Brown, Executive Director of Special Services Piper Stewart, VanKirk and Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis.

VanKirk recognized by Lamar R-1 School

Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis has announced that Tina VanKirk has been named 2025-2026 District Classified Staff Member of the Year....

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar City Clerk Felicia Costley swore in the newly elected officials for two year terms. Pictured are, left to right, Rocky McCullough, Ward One; Jeff Dimond, Ward Two; Logan Powell, Ward Three and Colton Higgins, Ward Four.

SB40 Board grants Park Board money for playground equipment

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar City Council met for two sessions Monday evening, April 20; with the first one including outgoing aldermen...

Arrest made by Lamar PD following joint investigation

The Lamar Police Department arrested Brandon J. Pruente, 36, Aurora, on Friday, April 17, on charges of Sodomy/Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree.The arrested followed...

Truman Day to feature patriotic parade

Barton Mutual Insurance Company is sponsoring the first Truman Day Patriotic Parade, to be held in conjunction with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce’s Truman Day. This...

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Barton County Shrine Club

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