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    Understanding the Annual Performance Report: Wh...

    By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendentIn November I shared information with our community about the first...

    Understanding the Annual Performance Report: Wh...
    By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendentIn November I shared information with our community about the first...

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    By CARRIE CLASSON“Tech Savvy”For the most part I congratulate myself on being relatively...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Tech Savvy”For the most part I congratulate myself on being relatively...

    In the middle of the night

    By LARRY DABLEMONTA few years ago the Missouri Department of Conservation paid out one million...

    In the middle of the night
    By LARRY DABLEMONTA few years ago the Missouri Department of Conservation paid out one million...
    Briley Landes, daughter of Brittney and Justin Landes, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Briley’s favorite class is Social Studies and she participates in cheer and softball. Her favorite movie is Star Struck.

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    The mystery of God's Will for my life

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThere is so much confusion today about what God...

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    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThere is so much confusion today about what God...
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Kindergartners from Golden City performed the National Anthem prior to Thursday night’s contest between the Eagles and Liberal Bulldogs in the 70th Annual Golden City Tournament.

    Golden City hosts annual basketball tournament

    Golden City hosts annual basketball tournament

    Historical society holds first quarterly meetin...

    The Barton County Historical Society held its first quarterly meeting last Sunday at the Memorial...

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    The Barton County Historical Society held its first quarterly meeting last Sunday at the Memorial...

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    The Postscript
    January 19, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Tech Savvy”For the most part I congratulate myself on being relatively competent at managing technology. I don’t have an...
    In the middle of the night
    January 19, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTA few years ago the Missouri Department of Conservation paid out one million dollars as a result of a lawsuit brought about...
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    Property transfers
    January 20, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2026. Kerry L Peterson and Stephanie Grimes Attorney-in-Fact to MTP Land LLC, STR 5-30-32 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2026....
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    January 12, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 5, 2026. Larry N Warner, Carolyn Tymeson and Susan Warner to Justin Sprouls, STR 28-32-30 /NW/SW.Warranty Deed, filed January 5, 2026. Colter S...
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    2026 LEGAL 1-28 & 2-4 Liberal Architectural-3x3.5
    January 19, 2026
    2026 LEGAL 1-28 & 2-4 Liberal Construction-3x4
    January 19, 2026
    2026: 1-28,2-4,11,18 Dunagan Trustee's Sale
    January 15, 2026
    In Re: Vaughn D Dunagan, a married personWanda J DunaganTRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Vaughn D Dunagan, a married personWanda J Dunagan...
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    Common Cents to stop in Mindenmines on Presidents Day
    January 20, 2026
    Common Cents will stop in Mindenmines on Monday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at Border Town Auction House, 611 Main, Mindenmines. Please RSVP to reserve a seat at the table by...
    Apply now for 2026 Shaping Rural Missouri grants
    January 20, 2026
    Applications are now open for the FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant program. Local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters across the state are encouraged to apply for $500...
    Understanding the Annual Performance Report: What It Means for...
    January 19, 2026
    By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendentIn November I shared information with our community about the first portion of the Performance section of Missouri’s...
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    MARK ALLEN SARGENT
    January 19, 2026
    Mark Allen Sargent, age 72, of Carthage, Missouri, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 13,...
    MARY ANN HIGGINS
    January 19, 2026
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. January 21, for Mary Ann Higgins who died January 17, 2026. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. January 20.www.konantzwarden.com
    RICHARD “BRUCE” BELLINE
    January 15, 2026
    Richard “Bruce” Belline, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
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    Apply now for 2026 Shaping Rural Missouri grants
    January 20, 2026
    Applications are now open for the FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant program. Local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters across the state are encouraged to apply for $500...
    Understanding the Annual Performance Report: What It Means for...
    January 19, 2026
    By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendentIn November I shared information with our community about the first portion of the Performance section of Missouri’s...
    Briley Landes, daughter of Brittney and Justin Landes, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Briley’s favorite class is Social Studies and she participates in cheer and softball. Her favorite movie is Star Struck. Students of the week
    January 19, 2026
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    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 20, 2026
    January 26-30MONDAY- Beef enchilada casserole with lettuce, tomatoes and onion, refried beans, Spanish rice, pineapple, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken pot pie, mixed...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 13, 2026
    January 19-23MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...
    Marriage license applications
    January 12, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Andy J Shetler, 28, Lockwood and Hanna Arlene Yannayon, 21, Lamar.Justin...
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    Lady Tigers playing tough competition
    January 16, 2026
    The difficult slate of games the Lamar Lady Tigers hoops team has played should help prepare them for the home stretch of the season."We have played a very tough schedule...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Kindergartners from Golden City performed the National Anthem prior to Thursday night’s contest between the Eagles and Liberal Bulldogs in the 70th Annual Golden City Tournament. Golden City hosts annual basketball tournament
    January 16, 2026
    The Lamar eighth grade Lady Tigers basketball team earned back-to-back Big 8 Conference Champs 2025-2026. They also won second place in the Wild West Tournament. Lamar ended the season with a record of 16-2, while outscoring their opponents 840-242. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Karma Carter, Rylee Gordon, Hadlee Combs; back row, left to right, Harpor Steinkamp, Mya Castle, Taylor Caruthers, Zoey Timmons, Haydn Steinkamp and Coach Laura LaSalle. Lamar eighth grade Tigers are back-to-back champs
    January 6, 2026
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