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Golden City School staff shows students just how much they are missed

Golden City School school staff spent the evening driving through town and even the country routes, in a parade to let students know how much they...

Golden City Senior Ivan Edson

Various members of the classes of 2020 face COVID-19 uncertainties

By CHRIS MORROW The last couple of months of high school is a special time for a senior. There is prom, senior trip, spring sports and many...

Barton County school closures extended through April 24

(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent by the Lamar R-1 School District, regarding the wellness break being extended through April...

Foreign exchange student Khrystyna Dmytryshyn is pictured with one of her host parents, Chris Kemp.

Despite abrupt end, exchange year was one of the best experiences

By KHRYSTYNA DMYTRYSHYN I believe (or don’t) that this happened. It was easier to leave Ukraine, because I knew I would come back and would see...

Salsa was also popular as students waited their turn to take a five seconds spin.

Lamar West Elementary students take a spin with Barton County...

Lamar West Elementary School recently welcomed Barton County 4-H and FNEP staff to spin with them a few days to learn more about exercise, food...

Drury University moves to test-optional application process

SPRINGFIELD- Drury University will become a test-optional institution beginning with applications for the Fall 2021 academic year. Going “test...

Lamar Democrat/Autumn Shelton
The school board reviews different options for the football stadium project.

School board discusses coronavirus, football stadium project plans

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat The Lamar R-1 School Board discussed the coronavirus, football stadium project plans and more at its monthly...

Lockwood free meal service

LOCKWOOD- Lockwood schools began serving meals for their students starting March 19. The following information is for anyone that is interested in participating in this...

Economic Security Corporation’s responses to managing coronavirus...

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area has decided to follow the decision of all public schools in Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald...

WGU Missouri announces plans to fund dozens of classroom projects...

LAMAR- In the wake of school closures as COVID-19 continues to spread across the state, WGU Missouri is hoping to shine a positive light on teachers and thank them for...

Lamar schools close until April 3

There is no higher priority for the entire Lamar R-1 School District family than the safety of their students, staff and the entire community....

Lockwood Elementary/Middle School releases third quarter honor roll

LOCKWOOD- The third quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary/Middle School. All A Honor Roll EIGHTH GRADE- Rachel Baugh,...

Photo courtesy of Audrey Whitworth
A mascot also came into play at the blood drive, perking up spirits and bringing out smiles.

Lamar High School hosts blood drive

Lamar High School hosted a blood drive on Wednesday, March 4. Lasting throughout the school day, students and teachers alike had the opportunity to...

Coltin Nance, son of Bill Nance and Rachel Claypool, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Coltin plays basketball and his favorite school subject is Math. A few things that are important to him are his family and grades.

Students of the week

Books, books and more books…

Library Friends will have their semi-annual book sale at Memorial Hall in Lamar, to be held daily beginning March 13 through March 23. There will...

Daniel Funeral Home

Barton County Health Department & Home Health Agency

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