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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable time over the Fourth of July holiday and I know some people were lucky,...

Crop Scouting Report: July 6, 2026

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 69.5°F and a high of 85.7°F....

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed June 22, 2026. Rodney E Ayers and Terisa J Ayers to Thomas W Ayers and Katelyn Ayers, STR 30-33-31 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed June 23, 2026. Ronald A...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed June 22, 2026. Rodney E Ayers and Terisa J Ayers to Thomas W Ayers and Katelyn Ayers, STR 30-33-31 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed June 23, 2026. Ronald A...

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Several reports provided by Lamar CB members

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Community Betterment met Wednesday, July 8, 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. Elaine Davis, president, passed around a sign-up...

Photos by James Epple
A large crowd gathered on Friday night, July 3, as the First Baptist Church in Lamar delighted them with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. The Fourth of July celebration, Faith Family & Fireworks, has been a staple in the community for nine years and unfortunately, due to economic restraints, this will be the final year that the event will be put on by the church. The evening began at 7 p.m., with 1,000 hot dogs being cooked up, along with bags of chips and lots of water. Cars were packed into the church’s parking lot, as well as lining the road all the way from Wheeler Park to East Primary. The fireworks this year did not disappoint and everyone appeared to be having a great time as they enjoyed the praise band and a time of worship prior to the show.

First Baptist Church’s fireworks display delights onlookers

Watermelon: A summer slice of heaven

COLUMBIA, Mo.- There is nothing quite like the pure bliss of biting into a crisp slice of ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering July day, said University of Missouri...

Allen Brooks died June 30, 2026. A memorial will be held on 7/3/26, 2 p.m., at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.www.konantzwarden.com.

ESTHER JANE “JEANNIE” KOEHN

Esther Jane "Jeannie' Koehn, age 85, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri.Jeannie was born June 28, 1940, in...

Beattie graduates from Emporia State University

EMPORIA, Kan.- Hannah Beattie of Lamar, Mo., was among more than 500 students who graduated from Emporia State University in May 2026.Beattie graduated with a Bachelor of...

Wichita State University releases Dean’s Honor Roll

WICHITA, Kan.- Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,650 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2026.To be included on the...

Wilson receives degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA- Lane Wilson of Lamar, Mo. has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.Wilson was among 7,129...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

July 13-17MONDAY- Hot dog with chili and cheese, french fries, coleslaw, grape juice, sliced pears, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Goulash with tomatoes and onions, green beans,...

On Sunday, June 28, the Christian Church of Liberal hosted its 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social, providing fellowship to the community. Austin Potthast of Ash Hollow Farms used his churning skills to provide the best ice cream. It was a great celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.

Christian Church of Liberal holds ice cream social

Craft fair to help build a Catholic library

A craft fair will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 200 E. 17th St., Lamar, with proceeds going to help build a Catholic library in the parish hall.Hours...

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