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Daniel Laxson, son of Lorraine and Jesse Laxson, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Daniel says that he enjoys constructing and deconstructing electronics. He also enjoys reading books and playing strategic card games.

Students of the week

November 15, 2019

Photo courtesy of Lamar Special Olympics Teacher Sponsors
Students and their high school buddies alike had fun bowling, building teamwork and, of course, winning medals.

Special Olympics Team competes in bowling tournament

November 15, 2019

The Lamar Special Olympics Team, which consists of elementary students to high school students, competed in a bowling tournament on Friday, Nov. 8....

LHS band and color guard compete

November 15, 2019

The Lamar High School Band competed in the Pittsburg State University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 19. The band received second place in the...

This PTO shaft can cause serious injury or death in the event one’s clothing would become engaged with it.

Lamar third grade students learn participate in rural safety program

November 14, 2019

The Rural Safety: Smart Choices for Life program continued on November 6, at the Lamar Career and Tech Center. The Lamar ag students welcomed 81...

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Kenny Howard, a 1949 graduate of Golden City High School, is pictured in front of the Hall of Fame wall along with members of his family. Howard was recognized for his Career Accomplishments.

Golden City High School Hall of Fame connects past with present

November 14, 2019

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat GOLDEN CITY- Golden City R-3 Superintendent Keith Rook opened the 2019 Golden City High School Hall of Fame on...

Veterans shaking hands and being thanked for their service were, left to right, Greg Evans (Navy), James Seaton (Army), Nic Jeffries (Army), Walter Powell (Air Force) and Gary Smith (Army).

West Elementary holds Veterans Day assembly

November 13, 2019

The Lamar West Elementary Veterans Day assembly was opened by the third grade students leading the school’s Code of Conduct. This was followed by...

Liberal Elementary School releases first quarter honor roll

November 13, 2019

LIBERAL- The first quarter honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School. All A Honor Roll FIFTH GRADE- Ally Barton, Tegan Dyer,...

Photo courtesy of Holly Willhite
A huge crowd came to celebrate the community's veterans.

Lamar High School hosts Veterans Day assembly

November 12, 2019

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar High School hosted its annual Veterans Day assembly at 10 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 11, in the high school gym. Before the...

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 21 students from Lamar Career & Technical Center's Personal Finance classes and FBLA traveled to Kansas City with their new teacher, Darrelle Hill. They toured the Federal Reserve Bank and learned about the functions of the Federal Reserve system and America's financial systems. The students went to The Money Museum that is located there, saw the Harry S. Truman Coin Collection and had an opportunity to lift a real gold bar. The last part of the trip was visiting Crown and Hallmark's Visitors Centers.

LCTC students tour Federal Reserve Bank

November 11, 2019

Libby Williams Sawyers, daughter of Tasha Sawyers, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Libby enjoys worshipping, running and talking. She participates in basketball and track. Libby has one dog and a pet guinea pig. Some of her favorite things to do include hanging out with friends and family and taking night walks.

Students of the week

November 7, 2019

Golden City students would like to say thank you to Barton County for providing The Rural Safety: Smart Choices for Life.

Golden City Elementary students participate in safety program

November 6, 2019

GOLDEN CITY- Golden City Elementary School students recently participated in the Community Safety Network – 30 Years “Protecting Kid for Life”...

A memorial plaque was displayed for four of the class members that have passed.

Golden City High School Class of 1969 observes 50th reunion

November 6, 2019

The Golden City Senior Class of 1969 held its 50th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. In the GCHS...

Lamar eighth graders visit Jefferson City

November 6, 2019

Lamar eight graders traveled to Jefferson City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Upon their arrival at 9:15 a.m., they were able to tour the Capitol, go to the...

Have you met Jeanne?

November 4, 2019

By KHRYSTYNA DMYTRYSHYN *Hello! Can you please introduce yourself to the readers of our newspaper? “My name is Jeanne Bost and I am a foreign...

Photo courtesy of Teresa Shelton
The junior varsity team also went 3-0. Pictured, left to right, are Dalton Schlichting, Shelby Forst, Andrew Shelton and Roni Ogden.

Lamar Academic Team goes undefeated

November 4, 2019

Lamar Academic Team went undefeated at its first meet of the season at Seneca on Monday, Oct. 28. Combined, the varsity and junior varsity teams...

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