• Home
  • Categories
    • Classifieds
    • Columns
    • Government
    • Legals
    • News
    • Obituaries
    • Photo Galleries
    • Regional News
    • Schools
    • Social
    • Sports
    • Terry Redman's Pictures
    • Uncategorized
    • Special Pages
    • 2015 Fair Memory Book
    • 2016 Fair Memory Book
    • 2017 Fair Memory Book
    • 2018 Fair Memory Book
    • 2019 Fair Memory Book
    • 2020 Fair Memory Book
    • Election Results: 03-10-2020
    • Media Kit
    • PUZZLES
    • 2021 Fair Memory Book
    • 2022 Fair Memory Book
    • 2023 Fair Memory Book
    • 2024 Fair Memory Book
    • 2024 Full Fair Memory Book
    • 2025 Fair Guide
    • 2025 Fair Memory Book
    • Submit A Classified Ad
    • Subscription Policy
    • Advertiser Billpay
    • Search
  • About Us
  • Printed Paper Online
  • LOGIN
    LOGIN
  • Login with Facebook
  • Login with Facebook

Subscribe

Loading...
Lamar Democrat, The area's newspaper of choice since 1870
LAMAR WEATHER
  • Classifieds
  • Columns
  • Government
  • Legals
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Photo Galleries
  • Regional News
  • Schools
  • Social
  • Sports
  • Terry Redman's Pictures
  • Uncategorized
  • Special Pages
    • 2015 Fair Memory Book
    • 2016 Fair Memory Book
    • 2017 Fair Memory Book
    • 2018 Fair Memory Book
    • 2019 Fair Memory Book
    • 2020 Fair Memory Book
    • Election Results: 03-10-2020
    • Media Kit
    • PUZZLES
  • 2021 Fair Memory Book
  • 2022 Fair Memory Book
  • 2023 Fair Memory Book
  • 2024 Fair Memory Book
  • 2024 Full Fair Memory Book
  • 2025 Fair Guide
  • 2025 Fair Memory Book
  • Submit A Classified Ad
  • Subscription Policy
  • Advertiser Billpay
  • Search
    News brought to you by:
    HDMA Banner

    Preweaning calf management leads to postweaning success
    April 30, 2026
    STOCKTON- “For cattle producers who retain their calves after weaning, calf performance is crucial for a successful operation,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...
    The candle provided a flame for testing of fire extinguishers. Liberal students participate in Barton County 4-H STEM
    April 30, 2026
    By ELAINE DAVISBarton County University Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistBarton County 4-H STEM youth from Liberal jumped into February with “Science...

    DNR announces grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production
    April 30, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals,...
    Barton County given a "fair" rating in new report
    April 30, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- A review of governmental operations in Barton County is now complete and the final result is a "fair" rating issued to the county by Missouri State Auditor...
    Lamar honored with Spire Silver Shovel Award
    April 30, 2026
    ST. LOUIS- In recognition of a flawless year with no damages to gas pipelines, Spire is honoring Missouri municipalities with its annual Silver Shovel Award. Created in...
    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)...
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • …
    • Next ›
    • Last »
    Barton County Shrine Club
    HDMA3
    Submit A Classified Ad
    We'd love to hear from you!  Click here to contact us.

    Copyright © 2026 Lamar Democrat - All Rights Reserved - Privacy Policy - About Us
    Loading...