Lamar Democrat Online

August 28, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church Dear Lord,Lord, thank you for who You are in my life.Lord, thank you for our church and all that...

Make every effort

August 28, 2026

By JEN KIRBYI just listened to a great message recently that stirred my heart. Sometimes all we need to do is to make an effort for change and...

Printed Paper Online

September 2, 2026

Property transfers

August 24, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2026. Earl D Martin and Janie L Martin to Landon Eggerman and Erin Eggerman, STR 2-31-29 W/NW/NW.Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2026. Earl...

Property transfers

August 17, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed August 10, 2026. Van Dorn Rentals LLC to Theresa Hewitt and Jeffrey Hewitt, Lt 1 Bl 1 Scotts Sub (Lamar) (B1-2).Warranty Deed, filed August 11, 2026....

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2026: 9-9,16,23,30 Wise Trustee's Sale

August 28, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEA default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Kristin Wise dated 9/30/2024 and recorded on 10/1/2024 in Book 2024...

2026: 9-9,16,23,30 Brooks Trustee's Sale

August 28, 2026

TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Jeff A Brooks and Kathy D Brooks, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust...

2026 LEGAL 8-26 Newport Township-2x1

August 20, 2026

Ozarks Food Harvest’s Summer Harvest campaign provides 72,600 meals

August 27, 2026

SPRINGFIELD- Ozarks Food Harvest wrapped up their Summer Harvest campaign, presented by Paul Mueller Company, and collected enough food and funds to provide more than...

This is just one of many pictures taken during the Lamar Free Fair by James Epple Photography. Anyone wishing to send us a picture they took during the fair can do so to info@lamardemocrat.com or melodymetzger@lamardemocrat.com. Please make sure they are a jpg.

Fair photos welcomed

August 26, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIn the past few years I have been extremely fortunate to have “helpers” in the community, who assist me in taking...

Sire selection and breeding management for heifer development

August 26, 2026

“Successful heifer development is key to rebuilding the cattle herd,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist. A previous article covered heifer...

GLORIA JUNE SMITH

August 26, 2026

Gloria June Glunt (McKinney, Libeer, Smith) June 10, 1930 – August 20, 2026.Born June 10, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas to Victor Hugo and Manta Jane...

August 24, 2026

Private services will be held for Fernyssa Mae Swank, 84, Liberal, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.www.konantzwarden.com.

SHARON JOYCE MEIN

August 21, 2026

On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, Sharon Joyce Mein of Golden City, MO passed away in the care of her loving family. She was born in Syracuse, MO to...

Reed named to MSU’s summer 2026 dean's list

August 25, 2026

SPRINGFIELD- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include...

During the August 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, instructor Brandon Castle and one of his students gave a presentation on this year’s summer school’s Compass Academy Network program. Both answered questions posed to them by the board.

SRO Ryan West brings experience to the R-1 School District

August 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA Tax Rate Hearing was held by the Lamar R-1 School Board at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, followed by their regular...

During the August 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, instructor Brandon Castle gave a presentation on this summer school’s Compass Academy Network program. One of his students joined him as both answered questions posed to them by the board.

SRO Ryan West comes to the school with experience

August 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA Tax Rate Hearing was held by the Lamar R-1 School Board at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, followed by their regular...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

August 27, 2026

August 31 – September 4MONDAY- Beef taco with flour tortilla, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, refried bean, side of corn chips, pineapple, pudding,...

Marriage license applications

August 24, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Joshua James Huff, 45, Bates City and Scotty Ann Wagner, 43, Sheldon.Donald...

Liberal Prairie Days to feature Baby Olympics

August 21, 2026

LIBERAL- This year, Liberal Prairie Days will feature Baby Olympics, to be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m., at the Liberal Christian Church, 113 E. Yale St. Registration...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Photo courtesy of Catherine Williams
Liberal varsity volleyball girls opened their season on Tuesday night, Aug. 25, by winning the first two sets of each match against Archie and New Heights. Archie chose to play a third set and came out swinging but just got by the Bulldogs in the end. New Heights chose to play a third set against Liberal also, but lost. Archie bested New Heights in the last two sets of their match.

Liberal jamboree

August 28, 2026

Lockwood's Roper Gray pitches the ball to Sean Contreras as a Jasper tackler pursues him during last week's jamboree.

Local teams excel in Jamboree

August 24, 2026

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