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Beem recognized for Scholastic Honors at Emporia State University

EMPORIA, Kan.- Cassidy Beem of Lamar, Mo. was among more than 900 Emporia State undergraduate students recognized for academic honors in the spring 2020 semester. Beem...

Missouri S&T announces honor list

ROLLA- Missouri University of Science and Technology has announced the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2020 semester. To be included on the...

Drury announces spring 2020 dean’s list

SPRINGFIELD- Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment; it means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a...

MSU awards scholarships to incoming students

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2020-21 academic year. These students were selected from those who...

Missouri Southern, Crowder College announce mask policies

JOPLIN- Citing a need to create a safe environment for all students, faculty and staff, Missouri Southern State University and Crowder College in...

University of Missouri releases spring dean’s list

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The spring 2020 dean’s list has been released by the University of Missouri. Area students named to the list include Grace Ellyn...

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In a unique ceremony that involved forms of social distancing, members of the Lamar High School Class of 2020 form a line to cross the stage and pick up their diploma. From right, working back, Halle Miller, Trey Evans and Carlos Paiz.

Lamar High School Class of 2020

After months of anticipation, the Lamar High School Class of 2020 had an in-person commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 28, at the Thomas M....

Joy Krueth and her family enjoyed several of the camp activities, including a specially designed coloring book and making play dough for future youth projects.

SW Missouri 4-H Virtual Camp connects 4-H families

4-H is a network of youth whose mission is "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential, while advancing the field of youth”. The SW Missouri...

Lamar Prom 2020 was a night to remember

Rustic Romance, Lamar’s 2020 prom, was held Sunday evening, June 21, at Jeremy’s Creek. The event was held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a promenade...

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Because of social distancing requirements, it came a little later than scheduled, but the Lockwood High School Class of 2020 held commencement exercises Sunday, June 28, in the high school gymnasium. Here Raegan Snider gives her salutatory address.

Lockwood High School holds commencement exercises

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High school seniors across the country missed out on many meaningful end-of-the-school-year activities. One pinnacle moment that wasn't missed at Jasper High School was graduation. The Class of 2020 held its commencement exercises in the high school gymnasium Sunday, June 28. Here Annika Anzjon (from left), Abigail Dumm, Kristopher Bruce and Hunter Hinds perform an inspiring performance of the Star Spangled Banner at the top of the ceremony.

Jasper High School Class of 2020 receive diplomas

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Crowned Lamar Prom 2020 king and queen were Carter Younger and Maddie Jeffries.

A Night of Rustic Romance- Lamar Prom 2020

Like most of this year’s events, prom looked a little different than usual. Nonetheless, Lamar’s prom went without a hitch and will definitely be a...

PSU pushes re-opening date to July 20

PITTSBURG, Kan.- Pittsburg State University will move the broad reopening of campus from July 7 to July 20 - a delay of nearly two weeks - the university announced on...

Mask requirement to go into effect at PSU

PITTSBURG, Kan.- Starting Monday, June 29, all faculty, staff, students, and visitors at Pittsburg State University will be required to wear a mask while on campus, the...

Board Secretary Karen Nims administers the oath of office to (left to right) Dr. Justin Ogden, Christy Heins and Brian Griffith.

School board swears in newly elected members at monthly meeting

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat The Lamar Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at the Lamar Middle School Library....

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