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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI forgot to mention that when I was at son Jud’s house last Monday evening, I was told that middle grandson Landon...

By JEN KIRBYLet’s start with a couple of questions this week. Why do we need to “Fan the Flame”? What causes us to lose interest in keeping our...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 13, 2026. Joyce M Gage to Justin Garrett Sowell and Celeste Rachel Sowell, Bl 4 Parrys Add to Lamar (B1-19).Warranty Deed, filed April 13, 2026....

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 7, 2026. James Phelps and Debbie Phelps to Debra Teschner and Larry Teschner, Lt 3 Bl 1 Wolfs Add to Iantha (B1-2), Lt 4 Bl 1 Wolfs Add to Iantha...

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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....

WILLIAM “BILL” MILO GARTEN

William “Bill” Milo Garten, age 83, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away April 10, 2026, at Medicalodges of Nevada in Nevada, Missouri.Bill was born...

WILLIAM “WILLIE” ALEXANDER SPLITTER

William “Willie” Alexander Splitter, age 66, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away April 18, 2026, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas...

NORMA GEYNE SHOFF

Norma Geyne Shoff, 93, Lamar, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care. Geyne was born on December 10, 1932 to Ralph and...

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....

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....

Kyla Parker is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Jamie and Joshua Parker. Kyla enjoys band the most at school, with science being her favorite subject. Additionally, she is involved in volleyball and archery. At home she has two dogs and a cat.

Students of the week

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

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

Barton County Senior Center Lunch MenuApril 27 – May 1MONDAY- Sloppy Joe on a whole grain bun, potato salad, coleslaw, peaches, ice cream bar, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY-...

Cheryl and Terence Scott are from the Lamar Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wholesome recreation is vital

April 18, the 3,000 member Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual dance at the Civil War Ranch in...

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Photos by Cathy Williams

Liberal Boys fair well at Columbus Titan Invitational

The Liberal boys team pulled off an impressive second place finish in the Columbus Titan Invitational. The following boys PR'd &/or placed in...

Photo courtesy of Tabitha Beaman
Ava Garrett, a junior at Liberal High School, achieved her 100th strikeout in the Bulldogs’ softball game against the Archie Whirlwinds on Tuesday, April, 21. The team celebrated after the end of the game.

Liberal pitcher achieves 100th strike out

Photos by Catherine Williams
The Liberal Lady Bulldog softball team got behind in the first inning due to two grand slam home runs by El Dorado Springs’ girls. The rest of the game Liberal held their own, but were unable to make up the eight runs. JV girls were able to play three innings and came out on top of the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs. The freshmen were able to control the infield.

Liberal Lady Bulldogs struggle against El Dorado Springs

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:I recently returned from Togo Africa, a small densely populated impoverished country in the subsaharan part of Africa, where I served as a volunteer physician...

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