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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Truman Day officially began with the posting of the colors by the Sons of the American Revolution. This was followed with Landon Clemensen from Fontenac, Kan. performing the National Anthem.

Truman Day was picture perfect for a spectacular celebration

Truman Day 2026 was a wonderful celebration honoring not only the birthday of Harry S. Truman, but also America’s 250th anniversary. In partnership...

Photo by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The winner in the Toy category at the Truman Day Dog Show was Max, with owner Hailee.

Truman Day Dog Show winners

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commere/Kristy Robertson
The Truman Day Baby Show Grand Champion was Hazel Lair, daughter of Ryan Lair and Katie Page, Liberal.

Truman Day Baby Show winners

MU Extension offers calf backgrounding program

MOUNT VERNON- University of Missouri Extension will host a Calf Backgrounding Program in Mount Vernon on May 19, with a follow-up session on June 30.This hands-on program...

Just a few of the many classic cars on display.

Willie Graham Car Show draws large crowd

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkThe Willie Graham Memorial Car Show held on May 2 was another big success this year, raising over $2,700....

Barton County 4-H shared a healthy snack station with 120 students PK-6 grade during FCCLA Leadership Day.

Golden City FCCLA partners with Barton County 4-H

By ELAINE DAVIS4-H Program Youth AssociateBarton County 4-H University Extension Youth were honored to participate with a Golden City FCCLA Map...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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 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

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 Truman, held the audience captive with his tales of...

Will April showers bring May flowers?

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe weather this April has given us quite a ride, with an average rainfall amount of 7.26 inches, as compared to 8.98 inches that were...

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

By ELAINE DAVISUniversity Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistCommunity Rural Safety Net was welcomed by Golden City FFA on Friday, March 13, as a...

Barton County Shrine Club

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