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    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...
    A golden redhorse.

    Filled with suckers

    By LARRY DABLEMONTI know a tributary to Truman Lake that normally is little more than a creek,...

    Filled with suckers
    By LARRY DABLEMONTI know a tributary to Truman Lake that normally is little more than a creek,...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Cause for Celebration”Last week we went out to celebrate with my oldest and...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Cause for Celebration”Last week we went out to celebrate with my oldest and...
    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...

    By ELAINE DAVISUniversity Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistCommunity Rural Safety Net was welcomed...

    Golden City FFA welcomes Community Rural Safety...
    By ELAINE DAVISUniversity Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistCommunity Rural Safety Net was welcomed...

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    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchWe've all seen the sign at one time or the other,...

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    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchWe've all seen the sign at one time or the other,...
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    Columns
    A golden redhorse. Filled with suckers
    May 4, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTI know a tributary to Truman Lake that normally is little more than a creek, but when the area gets enough rain and the lake...
    The Postscript
    May 4, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Cause for Celebration”Last week we went out to celebrate with my oldest and most curmudgeonly friend, Andrew. Andrew is a tax...
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    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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    Barton County Shrine Club
    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
    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
    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
    May 4, 2026
    The 5th Annual Willie Graham Car Show was a great success thanks to all who volunteered their time to make it happen, as well as all of the people...
    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 Truman Day
    May 4, 2026
    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
    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...
    CAN applications open for free summer enrichment program
    April 28, 2026
    JOPLIN- The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are open for its free, four-week summer enrichment program for...
    Social
    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...
    Full Gospel Tabernacle to feature special speaker
    April 30, 2026
    The Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, located at 1601 Hagny in Lamar, will feature a special speaker, Kelly Bennett-Holt, on Monday, May 10, at their Sunday morning and...
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    Sports
    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...
    Photos by Cathy Williams Liberal Boys fair well at Columbus Titan Invitational
    April 22, 2026
    The Liberal boys team pulled off an impressive second place finish in the Columbus Titan Invitational. The following boys PR'd &/or placed in...

     

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