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Support 4-H through Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Missourians are invited to make a difference in the lives of local youths by supporting the Tractor Supply Co. 4-H Paper Clover Campaign. During the...

These 4-H youth completed worksheets on SMQA topics.

Barton County 4-H youth complete SMQA program

Barton County 4-H participated in the 4-H Show Me Quality Assurance program on Thursday, April 9, at the Barton County Extension office. MU...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:I recently returned from Togo Africa, a small densely populated impoverished country in the subsaharan part of Africa, where I served as a volunteer physician...

Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
It was a full house for Barton County Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Best of Barton County” awards luncheon held Thursday, April 9, at Memorial Hall in Lamar. The event was catered by Tractors BBQ, with desserts by Emmy’s Table.

Chamber’s “Best of Barton County” recognized

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMemorial Hall in Lamar was the setting for the Barton County Chamber of Commerce’s “Best of Barton County”, that...

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
With help from community businesses, the Barton County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 2, at the Wyatt Earp Park and the Lamar downtown square. The hunt, for ages 0-12, was broken into two categories, with 4,000 eggs being hidden at the Wyatt Earp Park, as well as on the north side of the Barton County Courthouse lawn.

Barton County Chamber hosts Easter egg hunt

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 2, at the Wyatt Earp Park and the Lamar downtown square,...

Cystic Fibrosis Walk to be held May 2

The Cystic Fibrosis Walk will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 16th St., Lamar.Registration is at 8 a.m., with the walk to begin at 9...

How gardens help children thrive

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Of all the things growing in a garden, children are the most important. April is National Gardening Month and an ideal time to discuss the need to teach...

Information to be presented regarding landfill

The Barton County Republicans will be meeting Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m., in the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar. Plans for upcoming meetings will be discussed.The guest...

Arvest Bank warns consumers, businesses about tax identity theft

JOPLIN, Mo. (April 13, 2026) – With tax filing season coming to a close, Arvest Bank is urging consumers and businesses to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect...

Come visit the Tenth Street Community Farmer's Market

Tenth Street Community Farmer's Market has been meeting at Moore Pavilion in Lamar for more than 16 years. Established in 2009, the organization is dedicated to fostering a...

Early 1900’s postcard showing John Earp's store and the Diamond Drug Co. The watch face is from a pocket watch sold at Earp’s store. It was purchased around 1918 by George and Cora Miller for their daughter Stella. Stella handed it down to her daughter in-law, Maxine Stilabower, around 1990. Maxine handed it down to her granddaughter, Angie Bailey.

Finally, an Earp I don’t mind talking about

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyYou may or may not have noticed that the building on the southwest corner of the square is currently...

Old pots can hurt new plants

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Gardeners are well known for their thriftiness and commitment to protecting the environment. However, according to University of Missouri Extension...

Young and old alike enjoyed the fare at the Irwin Wild Game Feed.

Irwin Community Church Wild Game Feed 2026

By JILL PUGHThe Irwin Community Church opened its door to another community event on Saturday, March 28. This was the seventh Wild Game Feed held...

Mental health awareness event set for May 5

A mental health awareness event is coming to Lamar on Tuesday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Memorial Hall.Community members are invited to gather for a day dedicated to...

Lamar native Tyler Nance to appear at Wyatt Earp Park

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Lamar Fair & Expo and the Stompin’ Grounds, has announced that Lamar native...

Barton County Shrine Club

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