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    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had a fairly quiet reprieve the last month as far as various...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had a fairly quiet reprieve the last month as far as various...

    Lady Bulldogs named 2026 WEMO Conference Champs

    By CATHERINE WILLIAMSLIBERAL- The Lady Bulldogs softball team won their last conference game on...

    Lady Bulldogs named 2026 WEMO Conference Champs
    By CATHERINE WILLIAMSLIBERAL- The Lady Bulldogs softball team won their last conference game on...

    Financial focus

    Four estate planning myths that could cost your familyMay 11, 2026This article was written by...

    Financial focus
    Four estate planning myths that could cost your familyMay 11, 2026This article was written by...
    Carly Dunham, a student at Lamar High School, was chosen out of multiple submissions in this year’s Missouri State Capitol as part of the annual Senate Art Competition. Each Missouri Senator selects one student’s artwork to be showcased, making the event both highly competitive and prestigious. Those selected works are then displayed in the Capitol in Jefferson City for an entire year, allowing visitors from across the state to view the talent of Missouri’s young artists. Dunham is pictured with District 20 State Senator Curtis Trent.

    Dunham earns local and state recognition/LHS ea...

    A Lamar High School student is receiving statewide recognition after her artwork was selected for...

    Dunham earns local and state recognition/LHS ea...
    A Lamar High School student is receiving statewide recognition after her artwork was selected for...
    Riley Schnittger is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. He is the son of Joe and Sarah Schnittger. Riley enjoys playing basketball and has two dogs. His favorite subject in school is Science.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week
    Winners of the 5th Annual Willie Graham Car Show were, left to right, Warren Bott, Top 5; Marc Black, Top 5; David Pyle, Top 5; Doug Knight, Top 5; Candy Yockey and Slade Williams, Best of Show and Tom Murray, Top 5.

    Willie Graham Car Show is huge success

    The 5th Annual Willie Graham Car Show was a great success thanks to all who volunteered their...

    Willie Graham Car Show is huge success
    The 5th Annual Willie Graham Car Show was a great success thanks to all who volunteered their...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A patriot parade was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in conjunction with Truman Day and a celebration of this country’s 250th birthday. The parade began at 2 p.m., with the entries leaving from Moore Pavilion, traveling south down the east side of the Lamar square, where they turned east on 11th Street to the Truman Birthplace. From there they headed north on Truman Street, then west on 10th Street, returning to the pavilion. A wide array of entries made for a very colorful and entertaining parade. Of course the parade wouldn’t have been complete without Harry himself bringing up the rear.

    Patriotic parade held in conjunction with Truma...

    Patriotic parade held in conjunction with Truma...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Clifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, gave a presentation at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar on Thursday, April 30. It was a very entertaining presentation, with everyone there being enthralled with his tales during the duration.

    Daniel presents Life with Harry and Bess

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratClifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of Harry S and Bess...

    Daniel presents Life with Harry and Bess
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratClifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of Harry S and Bess...
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    Columns
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    May 5, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had a fairly quiet reprieve the last month as far as various activities. Let’s just say it was nice while it...
    Financial focus
    May 5, 2026
    Four estate planning myths that could cost your familyMay 11, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 6, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    May 4, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed April 27, 2026. Terry Nathaniel Jeffries to Brian Duncan and Jennifer Duncan, Lt 13 Bl 1 Crestwood Estates (B1-4) (Lamar).Warranty Deed, filed April...
    Property transfers
    April 27, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed April 20, 2026. Jacqueline Porambo to Allen Deitz and Wendy Deitz, Lt 1 Bl 3 R J Tuckers Add to Lamar (B1-5), Lt 2 Bl 3 R J Tuckers Add to Lamar...
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    Legals
    2026: 5-13,20,27,6-3 Daniels Trustee Sale
    May 4, 2026
    NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEA default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Kimberly Daniels dated 2/8/2023 and recorded on 2/8/2023 in...
    News
    Carly Dunham, a student at Lamar High School, was chosen out of multiple submissions in this year’s Missouri State Capitol as part of the annual Senate Art Competition. Each Missouri Senator selects one student’s artwork to be showcased, making the event both highly competitive and prestigious. Those selected works are then displayed in the Capitol in Jefferson City for an entire year, allowing visitors from across the state to view the talent of Missouri’s young artists. Dunham is pictured with District 20 State Senator Curtis Trent. Dunham earns local and state recognition/LHS earns title of Big 8...
    May 5, 2026
    A Lamar High School student is receiving statewide recognition after her artwork was selected for display in the Missouri State Capitol as part of...
    Early deadlines set May 21 and 28
    May 5, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDue to Monday, May 25 being Memorial Day, the early deadline for the Lamar Democrat has been set for 12 noon on Thursday, May 21. This will...
    Letter to editor
    May 5, 2026
    Dear Editor:Wow! I’ve said that a lot lately! I’m just blown away by the community support we received for yesterday’s coin show in Lamar. By all measures we had a hugely...
    Obituaries
    KEVIN GENE SECHREST
    May 1, 2026
    Kevin Gene Sechrest, age 56, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a...
    WILLIAM “BILL” MILO GARTEN
    April 23, 2026
    William “Bill” Milo Garten, age 83, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away April 10, 2026, at Medicalodges of Nevada in Nevada, Missouri.Bill was born...
    WILLIAM “WILLIE” ALEXANDER SPLITTER
    April 23, 2026
    William “Willie” Alexander Splitter, age 66, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away April 18, 2026, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas...
    Schools
    Carly Dunham, a student at Lamar High School, was chosen out of multiple submissions in this year’s Missouri State Capitol as part of the annual Senate Art Competition. Each Missouri Senator selects one student’s artwork to be showcased, making the event both highly competitive and prestigious. Those selected works are then displayed in the Capitol in Jefferson City for an entire year, allowing visitors from across the state to view the talent of Missouri’s young artists. Dunham is pictured with District 20 State Senator Curtis Trent. Dunham earns local and state recognition/LHS earns title of Big 8...
    May 5, 2026
    A Lamar High School student is receiving statewide recognition after her artwork was selected for display in the Missouri State Capitol as part of...
    Riley Schnittger is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. He is the son of Joe and Sarah Schnittger. Riley enjoys playing basketball and has two dogs. His favorite subject in school is Science. Students of the week
    May 4, 2026
    Rainey named Liberal R-II April Employee of Month
    May 1, 2026
    LIBERAL- Fourth grade teacher Luke Rainey was named Liberal R-II School District’s April Employee of the Month. Mr. Rainey consistently...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    May 5, 2026
    May 4-11MONDAY- Meatloaf with ketchup, mashed potatoes with gravy, candied carrots, tropical fruit, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Goulash, tomatoes and zucchini,...
    Marriage license application
    May 4, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Matthew Ricky Morgan, 25, Lamar and Kendra Shae Betz, 24, Trenton.
    Students visited the FFA Greenhouse, where they learned about horticulture and how plants can provide food for the table. Golden City FFA welcomes Community Rural Safety Net
    May 1, 2026
    By ELAINE DAVISUniversity Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistCommunity Rural Safety Net was welcomed by Golden City FFA on Friday, March 13, as a...
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    Sports
    Lady Bulldogs named 2026 WEMO Conference Champs
    May 5, 2026
    By CATHERINE WILLIAMSLIBERAL- The Lady Bulldogs softball team won their last conference game on Friday, May 1, with an impressive 15-0 score...
    Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Roberson
The Lamar Tigers faced off against St. Mary’s Colgan on Friday, April 24, at Shoff Field in the Lamar City Park. The varsity Tigers lost 2-11, with JV falling 4-6. Lamar Tigers fall to St. Mary’s Colgan
    April 27, 2026
    Bulldogs do well at Lamar Rotary Relays
    April 24, 2026
    Liberal boys scored a sixth place finish and the girls tied for eighth place out of 18 schools attending the annual Lamar Rotary Relays. Results for the Teams are as...
    Uncategorized
    Letter to editor
    May 5, 2026
    Dear Editor:Wow! I’ve said that a lot lately! I’m just blown away by the community support we received for yesterday’s coin show in Lamar. By all measures we had a hugely...

     

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