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A Message From the Lamar Democrat on COVID-19

As members of the Barton County area, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

We're working every day to bring you the news of how our area is affected, and how things are changing quickly. You can find the latest on our website, or text "START" to 417-323-6632 to receive Breaking News via text on your mobile device. If you aren't yet on our email list, sign up for a free trial (no credit card required) to stay informed. We will get through this crisis together.

Thoughts by Willis

By WILLIS STRONG The first long weekend for the summer has come and gone. Memorial Day gives us a three-day weekend. We have planned to go to the cemeteries at Jerico...

Nature… and today’s world

By LARRY DABLEMONT There is no good or bad in nature. That is a hard thing for many to accept. When my daughters were little girls I tried to...

Printed Paper Online

Blunt announces more than $17 million in coronavirus aid to rural...

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies...

PSC sets intervention deadline in Spire Missouri case

JEFFERSON CITY- Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire East and Spire West) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking an Accounting Authority Order...

University plans for distribution of CARES Act funds

Pittsburg, Kan.- A Pittsburg State University task force has been working to create a CARES Act student relief application system and has shared details with...

Lamar Bank & Trust Company

About Our Kids

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, April 4, 2020, Bonnie L Parker to William Douglas Parker, STR 16-31-29 SW/NW/SE. Warranty Deed, April 13, 2020, Paul G Stefan to Paul G Stefan Trustee,...

2020: 5-20 BC Clerk-Non Election-2x9

2020: 5-20 & 27 BC Clerk-Ballot-3x18

Missouri 4-H'ers exceed 250,000-meal food drive goal

COLUMBIA, Mo.- 4-H clubs across Missouri have raised nearly 300,000 meals to feed hungry families - far exceeding their 250,000-meal 4-H Feeding Missouri Food Drive goal...

Fifth Annual Home Run Against Hunger raises over $41,000 for...

JEFFERSON CITY- Nearly one in five Missourians receives emergency food assistance each year, but these numbers spiked drastically in recent months. Through these...

Country Classic Car Cruise set for June 7 in Golden City

GOLDEN CITY- A Country Classic Car Cruise, in support of the Golden Needle Comfort Club, will be held at the East Park in Golden City (at highways...

IANETA “NETA” TE’O OLSON

WALKER- Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo., for Ianeta “Neta” Te’o Olson, 68, a resident...

JACQUELYN HARDY

SHELDON- Family will hold a memorial visitation on Saturday, May 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo., for Jacquelyn...

LOCKWOOD- Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, in Pippenger Cemetery, for Norma Mildred (Haustein) Brunner, 96, Lockwood, who died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at...

Lockwood High School releases second semester honor roll

LOCKWOOD- Lockwood High School released its second semester honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. All A Honor Roll SENIORS- Lakin Neill,...

Lamar 2020 graduates honored with parade on original graduation day

There was a large turnout throughout the city of Lamar as many spectators were present to watch the 2020 Lamar High School graduates being honored...

Lamar Democrat/McKinley Bishop
Unlike her peers, Michaela Winslow didn't drive a car, but rode a horse at the parade.

LHS Class of 2020 celebrated through graduation parade

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat The Lamar High School Class of 2020 is being celebrated a little different than most classes. This didn’t stop...

Isenhower Lumber Company

LD-Get Noticed!

Greetings parade set for May 22 in Greenfield

GREENFIELD- Dade County Nursing Home will be having a Social Distancing Afternoon and want to see family at a Greetings Parade to be held Friday...

This is Brownie, one of Braylen’s pigs.

Barton County 4-H Spotlight

Braylen Frieden (Braylen is a member of the Shiloh 4-H Club and is the daughter of Brock and Elizabeth Frieden.) My name is Braylen Frieden...

Barton County 4-H Spotlight

Camryn Burchett (Camryn is a member of Learn-A-Do 4-H and is the daughter of Charity and Craig Burchett, Liberal). Hi, My name is Camryn...

Lockwood and Greenfield were to team up on the diamond

By CHRIS MORROW LOCKWOOD- The Lockwood Tigers and Greenfield Wildcats were to combine forces for baseball this spring, but the shutdown of Missouri's schools to combat...

Lamar track and field athletes were primed for a good season

By CHRIS MORROW A large and talented group of Lamar High School track and field seniors were deprived of the opportunity to compete this spring as a result of steps...

Barton County 4-H Youth attend National 4-H Congress

By CHRIS MORROW LIBERAL- Kyle Henegar, Arianna Forst, Cailee Lake and Elise James were looking forward to their senior season of track and field. However, due to the...

Rule number one

By KAY BLANCHARD One would expect a graduation speaker to encourage and inspire the next generation. Maybe support our leaders as they seek information from...

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