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    East Primary School Principal Zach Lemert is pictured with students PreK-2 as they utilize some of the new Sensory Library items. L.I.F.E. grant committee funds Sensory Library
    October 22, 2025
    The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has fully funded a Sensory Library for all students at...

    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch recognizes Lt. Toby Luce, who has accepted the position of assistant police chief for the City of Lamar. Lt. Luce was sworn in by Diane Helms and received his pen from his wife Sherri. Citizen expresses displeasure at city council meeting
    October 22, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar City Council met Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, at the Thiebaud meeting rooms. Following the call to order by...

    DAR American History Essay Contests available
    October 21, 2025
    Each year the Elizabeth Carey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution offers an essay contest for grades 5-8 and another for grades 9-12. This year’s contest topic for...
    Veterans Day candle lighting to be held at Memorial Park
    October 21, 2025
    By JOE DAVISFor the third year in a row, the Barton County Memorial Park will have a candle lighting ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11.Around 5...

    Golden City High School to honor veterans
    October 21, 2025
    GOLDEN CITY- Golden City High School will hold its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m., in their gym. The school is located at 1208 Walnut St., in...
    4-H youth and volunteers presented Socktober donations to Lamar High School staff and administration for distribution at East Primary, West Elementary and Lamar High School to be used as needed for the students. “Socktober” was a success
    October 21, 2025
    Lamar Community Betterment, in partnership with Barton County 4-H, launched “Soctober” pm October 5-11, in Lamar Liberal and Golden City. The...

    Halloween safety tips
    October 20, 2025
    By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police DepartmentThe Lamar Police Department would like to offer some helpful safety tips for upcoming Halloween events around the community....
    Fall tree planting: Rooting for a greener tomorrow
    October 20, 2025
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri...
    Kaitlyn Davis, Lamar, has been selected as a Mizzou Law School Ambassador. Ambassadors are student-leaders who represent the law school to prospective students and their families throughout the academic year, conducting tours and participating in recruitment and admission events. A first-year law student (1L), she is also a member of the Women’s Law Association. Davis received her undergraduate degrees in Journalism – Strategic Communication and Political Science Pre-Law from the University of Missouri-Columbia this past spring. Davis selected as Mizzou Law School Ambassador
    October 20, 2025

    Need a ride?
    October 17, 2025
    OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area,...
    How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween
    October 17, 2025
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- For many people Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this...
    Grants available to grow dairy and beef industries
    October 17, 2025
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has announced two grant programs to assist dairy and beef producers in Missouri....
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City High School held its volleyball homecoming night against Thomas Jefferson on Thursday, Oct. 16. The theme was “Rio”. Candidates recognized prior to the game were Kelly Garrett and Jonatan Rodas-Lopez, freshmen; Addison Engle and Braxyn Wirth, sophomores; Emma Henderson-Young and Lakin Baker, juniors and Jewelyanna McHenry and Brayden Banta, seniors. Juniors Emma Henderson-Young and Lakin Baker were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured in the group picture are front row, flower and crown bearers Amelia Day and Barrett Overstreet; back row, Addison Engle, Braxyn Wirth, Homecoming Queen and King, Emma Henderson-Young and Lakin Baker, Jewelyanna McHenry, Kelly Garrett and Jonatan Rodas-Lopez. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    October 17, 2025

    Lamar Youth Football introduces “Lil Silver Tiger” rivalry game
    October 17, 2025
    A new tradition has taken root in Lamar Youth Football, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and pride to its young athletes. League president and...

    Rural Communities Coalition continues to thrive
    October 16, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratRural Community Coalition (RCC) met Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Nathan’s Place. A nacho bar was provided for those who arrived early enough to...
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