WHEATLAND- The HICOMO (Hickory County, Missouri) Coin Club made it official at the June meeting and overwhelmingly voted to join the American Numismatic Association (ANA),...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension Health...

The Alice Finks Flournoy HouseBy JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThe next stop on Joe’s tour of Lamar’s Historic Homes is another one that...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regular monthly session on Monday evening, June 15, at the Thiebaud...

The Stompin’ Grounds will feature Missouri Madness Night of Destruction on Saturday, June 27, with gates opening at 5 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. During the evening...

JEFFERSON CITY- As Missouri enters the summer season, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is encouraging consumers to take proactive steps to reduce energy use,...

A Quilt of Valor was presented to Doyle Miller, Iantha, on Saturday, June 13, at the Barton County Memorial ParkSgt. Miller served in the Army from...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Daylilies combine stunning, long-lasting floral displays with rugged resilience, so it’s little wonder daylily is America’s most popular flowering perennial,...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener fall 2026 online course. The 15-week class runs August 23 to December 24.The...

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police DepartmentAs we gather to celebrate Independence Day, the Lamar Police Department would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the...

The Lamar Democrat will observe an early deadline of 12 noon on Thursday, July 2, in order that the office may be closed for the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3.A...

LAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacie Pittsenbarger as its new Human Resources Director....

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Wednesday, June 10 meeting of the Barton County Community Betterment was opened at 12 noon by President Elaine Davis. The meeting was...

COLUMBIA, Mo.-The Missouri 4-H Foundation will award 95 scholarships totaling $127,000 to Missouri 4-H members to help further their education and...

The City of Lamar recently received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that they have earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026. This...