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An Award of Excellence plaque was presented to Barton County Library Director Carol Darrow at the library’s recent board meeting. The plaque was in recognition of the growth and service to the community. The presentation was made by Lamar CB representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Mary K. Finley Library Conference Room. The specific service recognized was the library’s Summer Reading Program.

Lamar CB continues tradition of recognizing entries

February 25, 2026

Mary K. Finley Library(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that Lamar Community Betterment...

Stocker cattle management and risk protection strategies to be...

February 25, 2026

STOCKTON- "Effective cattle management and safeguarding profitability amid market fluctuations are essential for the sustainability of stocker cattle operations," says MU...

Ag technology takes to the skies

February 25, 2026

BUFFALO- University of Missouri Extension faculty will offer a daylong training on using drones in agriculture and other commercial applications on March 14 in Buffalo.The...

Cassady, daughter of Cody and Stele Johnston, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cassady’s favorite part of school is Mr. Castle’s Social Studies class. She participates in softball, basketball, volleyball and FCA. Cassady has cats and dogs.

Students of the week

February 24, 2026

Better gardens begin with a soil test

February 23, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo.- When soil is workable, start your gardening season off right with a soil test.A soil test reveals nutrient levels and pH balance, which are critical factors...

Stocker Cattle Risk Management Workshop

February 23, 2026

STOCKTON- “Proper cattle management and protecting your profits in a volatile cattle market is important to stocker cattle operation sustainability,” says MU Extension...

Learn to sell at farmers markets in March

February 20, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo.- If you have always wanted to sell produce and other goods at the local farmers market, but you didn’t know where to begin, University of Missouri Extension...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Liberal High School senior Monnica Johnson was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday night prior to the Bulldogs 72-50 win over Osceola. She is pictured with her escort Elam Beaman. The Lady Bulldogs dropped their contest prior to the coronation, 58-33.

Johnson crowned Liberal homecoming queen

February 20, 2026

Inclusive playground and park improvements planned

February 20, 2026

The Lamar Park Board is moving forward with plans to update playground equipment and improve park facilities, while awaiting the outcome of a key funding request.The City...

An Award of Excellence plaque was presented to the Tenth Street Community Farmer’s Market in recognition of their growth and service to the community. The presentation was made by Lamar CB representatives on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. The market has grown to 20 plus members, with 12-16 vendor booths set up on any given market morning. The market offers something for everyone. For more information visit their facebook page at Tenth Street Community Farmers Market.

Lamar CB continues tradition of recognizing entries

February 20, 2026

Tenth Street Community Farmer’s Market(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that Lamar...

LCTC students Rowdy Hawes, Chase McCulloch and Waylon Nolting, along with their instructor, Rusty Hawes, gave a presentation prior to the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held February 19. The students will give a presentation on their design of an eco-friendly dehumidifier toilet for SkillsUSA competition. Also present at the meeting were visiting Pittsburg State University nursing students.

SkillsUSA students give presentation on eco-friendly toilet

February 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board was called to order by Board President Justin Ogden on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Lamar R-1...

Dr. Tang strengthens surgical care at Cox Barton County Hospital

February 19, 2026

Cox Barton County Hospital welcomes Dr. Julius Tang, a board-certified general surgeon, to its health care team. Dr. Tang joins the Medical One...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar City Clerk Felicia Costley read the Oath of Office to swear in Sharron Miller, Lamar’s newest officer on the Lamar Police Department.

Street names assigned to Lamar City Park

February 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPrior to the February 17 meeting of the Lamar City Council, Police Chief Shannon Crouch introduced Sharron Miller,...

Optimal cattle operation health and performance

February 19, 2026

STOCKTON- “As spring approaches, cattle operations face a range of important management decisions,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. Engaging...

Rural Communities Coalition continues to build

February 18, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Rural Communities Coalition (RCC) met at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Nathan’s Place in Lamar. Lunch was served prior to the...

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Barton County Shrine Club

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