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Choose these cool flowers for hot days

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Instead of signaling an end to the garden’s visual appeal, hot summer weather simply sets the stage for heat-loving flowers to take over and truly shine.The...

Tax sale of delinquent real estate property

The 2026 Tax Sale of Delinquent Real Estate Property will be held on Monday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m., in the center of the first floor of the Barton County Courthouse. Bidders...

Hot night for hot rods!

Lamar Cruise Nights will feature Hot Night for Hot Rods! on Friday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m., on the square. This Top 10 Car Show will feature the ever popular homemade...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A wide variety of food trucks were available to serve the public on Thursday, July 23 for Lamar’s Picnic in the Park. Many of the old favorites were on the grounds, as well as some new. The weather was very favorable during the day and evening, as patrons took advantage of their favorite truck(s). This will be the last Picnic in the Park until Thursday, Sept. 24.

Something for everyone at Picnic in the Park

Baldwin joins Arvest as commercial lender

LAMAR- Arvest is pleased to announce the hiring of Chloe Baldwin as commercial lender serving the Lamar, Nevada and Lockwood areas. Baldwin has...

Consider feeding in Missouri Steer Feedout to add value

STOCKTON- “Retaining ownership of calves after weaning can add value, increase income and support the long-term sustainability of your cattle operation,” says MU Extension...

Photos by James Epple
A capacity crowd was on hand for The Toughest Monster Truck Tour that was featured Friday and Saturday nights, July 17 and 18, at The Stompin’ Grounds in Lamar. The night started off with a bang, followed with a night full of racing, wheelies, freestyle, motocross, rides and nonstop action.

Monster Truck Tour begins with a bang

A large audience was on hand both Friday and Saturday evenings, July 17 and 18, as The Toughest Monster Truck Tour rolled into The Stompin’ Grounds...

Spirit of Mindenmines Award to be presented July 29

MINDENMINES- Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC has announced that the annual “Spirit of Mindenmines” Award will be presented in a ceremony at his business at 1pm,...

City council meeting centers around properties

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMuch of the Monday, July 20 meeting of the Lamar Board of Aldermen was centered around clean-up of properties currently owned by New Seasons...

Changes are coming….

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIt is said that everything happens for a reason and the Lamar Democrat has found that out this past week as their printer, the Branson Tri...

Lamar Bank & Trust announces Stockton expansion

Two community banking leaders welcomedLAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is pleased to announce plans to expand into Stockton with a new...

Hot weather and cattle in ponds and streams increase foot rot risk

STOCKTON- “With hot weather in full swing and cattle standing in ponds and streams, producers should watch for foot rot,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 7-9

JEFFERSON CITY- Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9. During this time,...

Tomatoes struggle in summer heat

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The scorching heat of a typical Missouri summer can be hard on our garden plants, including tomato, the most popular home garden vegetable in the U.S., said...

Lamar Fair Gospel Sing entries sought

CK Warden, along with friends and family in the faith community, will be presenting the 83rd Annual Free Fair Gospel Sing on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Thiebaud Auditorium in...

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