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First Baptist Church to sponsor free movie

The First Baptist Church of Lamar will once again sponsor a free movie during the Lamar Free Fair. Soul on Fire is an American biographical drama about John O’Leary, a...

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Garrett Atnip

Heartland Tractor I-49 Power Pull roars into town

Freedom Campers presented the Heartland Tractor I-49 Power Pull at the Stompin’ Grounds in Lamar on Saturday evening, Aug. 1. Spectators filled the...

Corn sweat and Missouri's sticky summer heat

COLUMBIA, Mo.- High temperatures and high humidity coinciding with one of corn’s most critical growth stages results in a condition many refer to as “corn sweat.”Corn sweat...

Restored Missouri 4-H building opens at State Fair

SEDALIA- A landmark on the Missouri State Fairgrounds will begin a new chapter as the Missouri 4-H Foundation and Missouri State Fair celebrate the restoration of the...

July of 2026 comparable to same time last year

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA total average of 89.1 degrees was recorded by the weather station in Lamar during July of 2026. That’s only .1 of a degree less than July...

Water safety reminders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public of the importance of water safety during the summer season. Between January 1 and July 30, 2026, the...

Let us know your opinion

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratBy now the majority of the area has seen our new layout for the Lamar Democrat and I have already received several comments, all to the...

A 1948 aerial showing Taylor Motor Co (yellow arrow) behind the Plaza Theater. This is where Lamar Supermarket would be starting in 1959. Wayne Taylor's service station is shown with the green arrow.

Lamar Super Market: Part of a long gone era

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThese days we are surrounded by the “big-box store”. If you need a gallon of milk, some cough syrup for...

Choose these cool flowers for hot days

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Instead of signaling an end to the garden’s visual appeal, hot summer weather simply sets the stage for heat-loving flowers to take over and truly shine.The...

Tax sale of delinquent real estate property

The 2026 Tax Sale of Delinquent Real Estate Property will be held on Monday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m., in the center of the first floor of the Barton County Courthouse. Bidders...

Hot night for hot rods!

Lamar Cruise Nights will feature Hot Night for Hot Rods! on Friday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m., on the square. This Top 10 Car Show will feature the ever popular homemade...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A wide variety of food trucks were available to serve the public on Thursday, July 23 for Lamar’s Picnic in the Park. Many of the old favorites were on the grounds, as well as some new. The weather was very favorable during the day and evening, as patrons took advantage of their favorite truck(s). This will be the last Picnic in the Park until Thursday, Sept. 24.

Something for everyone at Picnic in the Park

Baldwin joins Arvest as commercial lender

LAMAR- Arvest is pleased to announce the hiring of Chloe Baldwin as commercial lender serving the Lamar, Nevada and Lockwood areas. Baldwin has...

Consider feeding in Missouri Steer Feedout to add value

STOCKTON- “Retaining ownership of calves after weaning can add value, increase income and support the long-term sustainability of your cattle operation,” says MU Extension...

Photos by James Epple
A capacity crowd was on hand for The Toughest Monster Truck Tour that was featured Friday and Saturday nights, July 17 and 18, at The Stompin’ Grounds in Lamar. The night started off with a bang, followed with a night full of racing, wheelies, freestyle, motocross, rides and nonstop action.

Monster Truck Tour begins with a bang

A large audience was on hand both Friday and Saturday evenings, July 17 and 18, as The Toughest Monster Truck Tour rolled into The Stompin’ Grounds...

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