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    Members of the archery program, along with their instructors, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Weber, spoke to the Lamar R-1 School Board on Wednesday evening, May 20, regarding the success of the program.

    Lamar R-1 Summer School off to good start

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the opening of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held...

    Lamar R-1 Summer School off to good start
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the opening of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held...

    Lamar seniors show their appreciation to the co...

    Every year the Lamar High School counseling department organizes Senior Service Day, giving...

    Lamar seniors show their appreciation to the co...
    Every year the Lamar High School counseling department organizes Senior Service Day, giving...
    Lamar High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium.

    Lamar Class of 2026

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar High School held its graduation ceremony at 5 p.m. on...

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    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar High School held its graduation ceremony at 5 p.m. on...

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    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church This is my challenge to you. Deal with your...

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    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church This is my challenge to you. Deal with your...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI’m sure glad I had the last few weeks to rest up as now that the...

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    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI’m sure glad I had the last few weeks to rest up as now that the...
    Pictured from left to right, are Golden City R-III Superintendent Dennis Kimzey and Golden City Principal Mark Stefan.

    Golden City R-III receives $5,000 Coover/RSP Ce...

    Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate...

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    Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate...
    Photos by Catherine Williams.

    Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State

    On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for...

    Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State
    On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for...
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    Columns
    Crop Scouting Report: May 18, 2026
    May 22, 2026
    By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 65.1°F and a high of 86.4°F...
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    Help your graduate use credit and debit cards wiselyMay 25, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...
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    Government
    Property transfers
    May 19, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 11, 2026. Cynthia Hininger to Christy Seaton, Lt 34 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 36 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 38 College...
    Property transfers
    May 11, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 4, 2026. Brian Louis Natalini, Brian L Natalini, Susan Louise Natalini and Susan L Natalini to Brian L Natalini Co-Trustee, Susan L Natalini...
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    2026 LEGAL 5-27 Greenfield Cemetery-3x4
    May 19, 2026
    2026 LEGAL 6-17 & 7-1 BC Equalization-3x2
    May 19, 2026
    2026: 5-20,27,6-3,10 Goggin Service by Publication
    May 13, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: K. L. G. dob: 04/19/2026 Case No. 26B4-JU00008 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY...
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    Members of the archery program, along with their instructors, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Weber, spoke to the Lamar R-1 School Board on Wednesday evening, May 20, regarding the success of the program. Lamar R-1 Summer School off to good start
    May 22, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the opening of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held Wednesday evening, May 20, archery students, along with...
    Lamar seniors recognized at awards assembly
    May 21, 2026
    The Lamar Senior Awards Assembly for the Class of 2026 was held Thursday, May 14, at the Lamar High School gym. Over $153,000 in local scholarships were awarded to...
    Lamar seniors show their appreciation to the community
    May 21, 2026
    Every year the Lamar High School counseling department organizes Senior Service Day, giving graduating seniors the opportunity to give back to the...
    Obituaries
    ROBERT NEAL BARTLETT
    May 22, 2026
    Robert “Neal” Bartlett, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 13, 2026.Neal was born October 25, 1941, in Carthage, Missouri, to Clyde...
    GILES “JUNIOR” HAMMONS
    May 22, 2026
    Giles “Junior” Hammons, age 94, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2026, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.Junior was...
    SAM DENNIS DAVIS
    May 19, 2026
    Sam Dennis Davis, age 76, of Alvarado, Texas formerly of Lamar, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026, Good Friday, from complications during a...
    Schools
    Members of the archery program, along with their instructors, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Weber, spoke to the Lamar R-1 School Board on Wednesday evening, May 20, regarding the success of the program. Lamar R-1 Summer School off to good start
    May 22, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the opening of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held Wednesday evening, May 20, archery students, along with...
    Lamar seniors recognized at awards assembly
    May 21, 2026
    The Lamar Senior Awards Assembly for the Class of 2026 was held Thursday, May 14, at the Lamar High School gym. Over $153,000 in local scholarships were awarded to...
    Lamar seniors show their appreciation to the community
    May 21, 2026
    Every year the Lamar High School counseling department organizes Senior Service Day, giving graduating seniors the opportunity to give back to the...
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    Limitless Women’s Conference coming to Thiebaud
    May 20, 2026
    The Limitless Women’s Conference for 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The event, hosted by Limitless Life, LLC, is free to all...
    Super Summer Cruise set for June 5
    May 20, 2026
    Lamar Cruise Night will hold its Super Summer Cruise on Friday, June 5, 5 p.m., on the square.Award categories include Top 5 Car, Top 5 Truck and Best of Show. There will...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    May 20, 2026
    May 25-29MONDAY, Closed, Memorial Day.TUESDAY- Korean beef rice, rice, oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie, coffee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Cook’s choice,...
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    Photos by Catherine Williams. Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State
    May 19, 2026
    On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for the State Track Meet. Aaron Stanfield pole vaulted...
    Photos by Catherine Williams
Lady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the score 3-1. Liberal was held to one run and Lockwood scored again in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth to end the game with Lockwood up 6-1. Liberal finished as runner-up District Champions. The girls had a good year ending with a 14-9-1 record. The team is graduating two seniors and wish them the very best in their future endeavors. Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship game
    May 17, 2026
    Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the...
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Lamar’s Mason Buckman high jumps during Saturday’s Class 3 district track and field meet held on Lamar’s home turf. Lamar track athletes put on a show
    May 15, 2026
    The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District 6 track and field championships.Garin Schneider...
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