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    PSC approves agreement in Spire Natural Gas complaint
    April 29, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Public Service Commission recently issued an order approving a Stipulation and Agreement in a natural gas complaint filed by the Staff of the...
    Inaugural meeting of Industrial Development Authority launched
    April 29, 2026
    LAMAR- Barton County officially convened the inaugural meeting of the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) on Tuesday, April 28, marking a significant step in the...
    A 1957 photo showing Gambles and the Lamar Tavern before the brick was added to the front. The Earp Building: Part 2
    April 29, 2026
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyIn my last article I talked about the history of the Earp Building on the southwest corner of the...

    Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The Barton County Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 22, at Cottage Path Quilting, located at 208 W. 12th St., Suites 5 and 6 (Gem Tree Plaza) in Lamar. A good size crowd attended the celebration, while enjoying tasty refreshments and learning more about what the business entails. These ladies are sitting in the Stitcher’s Social Spot, an area set up with cozy chairs, quilts books and afghans. Cottage Path Quilting holds grand opening
    April 29, 2026
    “Piecing together a creative community, one stitch at a time,” says the sign over the register. And community was certainly happening Wednesday,...

    Edible flowers: Beauty you can eat
    April 29, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- For centuries people around the world have used flowers for cooking said University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist David Trinklein. “The popularity of...
    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...

    JLT closes 2025-26 season with Clark Gable Slept Here
    April 28, 2026
    JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Clark Gable Slept Here by Michael McKeever, a fast-paced, jet-black farce directed by Hope...
    Porter Heins is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. He is the son of Christy and Andy Heins. He enjoys Social Studies but his favorite class is Algebra. Porter participates in basketball, football, track and FCA. Lastly, he has three dogs. Students of the week
    April 28, 2026

    The 2026 Lamar High School Prom King and Queen, Korbin Steinkamp and Ryley Moore, are pictured center. Lamar’s prom was held Saturday, April 18, with Promenade being featured earlier at the Wyatt Earp Park. Also pictured are, left, Talon Timmons and Lilly Hill and right, Jackson Byers and Laryn Ferris. LHS prom royalty crowned
    April 27, 2026

    Show-Me-Select™ (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program
    April 24, 2026
    STOCKTON- MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis suggests that anyone interested in adding to their cattle herd should consider the Show-Me-Select™ (SMS)...
    The first stop on the field trip found students at Cox Barton County Hospital. The hospital staff was committed to preparing students with information for career and job placement. LHS 4-H Youth Futures explore community
    April 24, 2026
    LAMAR- Thirty-nine students from Lamar High School embarked on 4-H Youth Futures SPIN Club opportunity that offered a six-week Community...

    Cox Barton County recognized among nation’s Top 20
    April 23, 2026
    Cox Barton County Hospital has earned national distinction as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the nation for overall performance, the highest...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The lunch crowd was in abundance for Picnic in the Park on Thursday, April 23, at the Lamar City Park. The food trucks were also available that evening, in order that everyone may have a chance to enjoy what they have to offer. Many times people enjoy both lunch and dinner! The next food trucks will be at Picnic in the Park on Thursday, May 28. Be sure to patronize them, you won’t be disappointed. Picnic in the Park enjoyed by many
    April 23, 2026

    Beth Bazal, director of the Harry S Truman Birthplace, presented a program at the Region 9 meeting of the Barton County Retired Educators on April 20. Local Retired Teachers Association hosts Region 9 meeting
    April 23, 2026
    The Region 9 area meeting for the Missouri  Retired Teachers Association was held at the First Christian Church in Lamar on Monday, April 20....

    Missouri Century Farm deadline extended to May 15
    April 23, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1926, it’s not too late to apply for recognition as a Missouri Century Farm.Due to technical issues...
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