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    What Would Jesus Do?

    By JEN KIRBYWWJD was a part of my childhood. Written on bracelets and T-shirts and part of many...

    What Would Jesus Do?
    By JEN KIRBYWWJD was a part of my childhood. Written on bracelets and T-shirts and part of many...
    Ashton Hietala recently participated in the Spooky Spirit Half-marathon with his mother, Kassity, on Sunday, Oct. 19, in Tulsa, Okla. This was exactly one week before Ashton’s 11th birthday. The two crossed the finish line hand in hand with a finish time of two hours and 12 minutes, which was a 10:02 minute per mile pace, giving Ashton first place in his age group.

    Hard work and dedication pay off for Ashton Hie...

    In July of this year, 10-year-old Ashton Hietala and his mother, Kassity, decided to train...

    Hard work and dedication pay off for Ashton Hie...
    In July of this year, 10-year-old Ashton Hietala and his mother, Kassity, decided to train...

    Financial focus

    The real meaning of diversification in investingArticle 22 – October 27, 2025This article was...

    Financial focus
    The real meaning of diversification in investingArticle 22 – October 27, 2025This article was...
    Learn-A-Do Club members assembled thank you baskets for area businesses.

    LEARN-A-DO 4-H CUB

    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met at the Wolf Center at 5 p.m. on October 5, in Lamar....

    LEARN-A-DO 4-H CUB
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met at the Wolf Center at 5 p.m. on October 5, in Lamar....
    East Primary School Principal Zach Lemert is pictured with students PreK-2 as they utilize some of the new Sensory Library items.

    L.I.F.E. grant committee funds Sensory Library

    The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has...

    L.I.F.E. grant committee funds Sensory Library
    The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch recognizes Lt. Toby Luce, who has accepted the position of assistant police chief for the City of Lamar. Lt. Luce was sworn in by Diane Helms and received his pen from his wife Sherri.

    Citizen expresses displeasure at city council m...

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar City Council met Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, at the...

    Citizen expresses displeasure at city council m...
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar City Council met Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, at the...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLife with the grandkids was pretty non-existent last week as they...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLife with the grandkids was pretty non-existent last week as they...

    Veterans Day candle lighting to be held at Memo...

    By JOE DAVISFor the third year in a row, the Barton County Memorial Park will have a candle...

    Veterans Day candle lighting to be held at Memo...
    By JOE DAVISFor the third year in a row, the Barton County Memorial Park will have a candle...
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    Columns
    What Would Jesus Do?
    October 24, 2025
    By JEN KIRBYWWJD was a part of my childhood. Written on bracelets and T-shirts and part of many discussions. This beautiful phrase was responsible...
    Crop Scouting Update: October 20, 2025
    October 24, 2025
    By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 47.7°F°F and a high of...
    Printed Paper Online
    October 22, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    October 21, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed October 15, 2025. Angela R Vaughn, Tavis Vaughn, Matthew B Hayden and Dustin R Hayden to Bradley Evans and Abriel Evans, STR 27-31-29.Warranty Deed,...
    Property transfers
    October 14, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed October 6, 2025. Lisa Wingert to Eliab Jared Cifuentes, STR 34-32-29 //NW.Warranty Deed, filed October 6, 2025. Austin Spivey and Megan Spivey to...
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    2025 LEGAL 10-29 Show Me Youth Prop-2x5
    October 22, 2025
    2025 LEGAL 10-22 Lamar R1-5x5.5
    October 16, 2025
    News
    Prop 1: Committee shares details on landfill fee proposal
    October 24, 2025
    In continued coordination with Lamar City Administrator Rusty Rives, the Barton County Economic Development Advisory Committee is providing clarification on the upcoming...
    Jasper awarded $1.1 million by DNR
    October 23, 2025
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.1 million to the city of Jasper for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project is...
    LHS to hold Veterans Day assembly
    October 23, 2025
    A Veterans Day assembly will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Lamar High School. All veterans are invited to attend. The assembly is to honor all of...
    Obituaries
    BILLIE DESBIEN
    October 24, 2025
    A gathering will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Billie Desbien, who died Oct. 22, 2025.konantzwarden.com
    JAMES PHILIP “PHIL” CHARLTON
    October 21, 2025
    James Philip “Phil” Charlton, age 59, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2025.Phil was born on May 20, 1966, in Pittsburg,...
    MAURICE LEE STILES
    October 20, 2025
    Maurice Lee Stiles, age 83 of Lockwood, MO, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. He was born July 6, 1942, in...
    Schools
    LHS to hold Veterans Day assembly
    October 23, 2025
    A Veterans Day assembly will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Lamar High School. All veterans are invited to attend. The assembly is to honor all of...
    East Primary School Principal Zach Lemert is pictured with students PreK-2 as they utilize some of the new Sensory Library items. L.I.F.E. grant committee funds Sensory Library
    October 22, 2025
    The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has fully funded a Sensory Library for all students at...
    Liberal High School releases honor roll
    October 22, 2025
    LIBERAL- Students named to the Liberal High School honor roll include:A Honor RollSENIORS- Cooper Burchett, Samantha Crabtree, Dixie Sherman, Kaidon Sijpson, Errabella...
    Social
    Learn-A-Do Club members assembled thank you baskets for area businesses. LEARN-A-DO 4-H CUB
    October 23, 2025
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met at the Wolf Center at 5 p.m. on October 5, in Lamar. This was our fall party so there was a lot to do!...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    October 22, 2025
    October 27-31MONDAY- Chicken fried steak with white gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, wheat roll, pears, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Spaghetti with meatballs, dark green leafy...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    October 22, 2025
    October 20-24MONDAY- Chili with beef and beans, coleslaw, baked potato with sour cream, cinnamon rolls, crackers, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken tenders, roasted sweet...
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    Sports
    Tigers back on track
    October 24, 2025
    After back-to-back road losses at Mount Vernon and a 27-7 defeat at the hands of the Nevada Tigers, Jared Beshore's Lamar Tigers crew is back on track with a pair of...
    Tennis Tigers compete in conference meet
    October 24, 2025
    The Lamar Lady Tiger Tennis team recently competed in the Big 8 Conference Tournament.In number one singles, Brenna Morey beat an opponent from Nevada 8-0 and lost to...
    Ashton Hietala recently participated in the Spooky Spirit Half-marathon with his mother, Kassity, on Sunday, Oct. 19, in Tulsa, Okla. This was exactly one week before Ashton’s 11th birthday. The two crossed the finish line hand in hand with a finish time of two hours and 12 minutes, which was a 10:02 minute per mile pace, giving Ashton first place in his age group. Hard work and dedication pay off for Ashton Hietala
    October 23, 2025
    In July of this year, 10-year-old Ashton Hietala and his mother, Kassity, decided to train together to participate in a half-marathon. Ashton had...
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger junior running back No. 3 Kyler Ison gets to the outside to pick up a long gain in the Tigers Big 8 Conference matchup with Aurora. The Tigers will host Seneca on Friday evening in their final regular season game of the year. Districts will follow the following Friday night. Tigers record improves to 5-3 with win over Aurora
    October 20, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar homecoming king and queen are Brody Gardner, son of Mark and Chelle Gardner and Keely Taffner, daughter of Kevin and Shelby Taffner. Lamar Tiger homecoming court recognized
    October 13, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior defensive end No. 36 Troy Onstott applies pressure on the Monett quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers came back to defeat the Cubs 27-24 in the Tigers homecoming game. Tigers come from behind to defeat Monett, 27-24
    October 13, 2025
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    Letter to editor
    October 24, 2025
    Dear Editor:In my opinion voters should not vote for the proposed land fill tipping fee. My belief is that ifpassed, the city will lose $500,000 revenue annually and the...
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