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    DNR now accepting entries for poster contest
    February 10, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water...
    Photos courtesy of Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber and Rebecca Davis
An Award of Excellence plaque was presented by Lamar Community Betterment in recognition of the hard work and dedication provided to the community by Barton County Cox Hospital Auxiliary. Pictured with members of the auxiliary are also members of Lamar CB. Lamar CB continues tradition of recognizing entries
    February 10, 2026
    Cox Barton County Auxiliary receives plaque(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that Lamar...

    The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, February 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Kent Morey covering the Life Foundation that provides grants and scholarships to Lamar students. Barton County Retired Educators meet
    February 9, 2026
    On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...

    Laney Harris, daughter of Christian and Tiffany Harris, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Laney has three longhorns and two dogs. Her favorite part of school is Social Studies class. She plays basketball and her favorite movie is The Princess Diaries. Students of the week
    February 9, 2026

    As part of their fellowship, the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 provides gifts to local veterans on Veterans Day and at Christmas. Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 continues year-round support for veterans
    February 9, 2026
    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of meaningful programs and community projects. From...

    “Common Cents” to stop in Mindenmines on Presidents Day
    February 9, 2026
    MINDENMINES- Dave Sorrick, known as “The Coin Collector”, will present “Common Cents” as a Presidents Day 2026 Semiquincentennial event at his home base next Monday....
    Online safety presentation to be featured
    February 9, 2026
    “Let’s Talk About It”, a community/parent event that will feature an evening of learning of the dangers facing children online, will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m....
    Born Strong, Stay Healthy program
    February 9, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.-Expecting and new parents can build strength, reduce stress and feel more confident in their changing bodies through Born Strong, Stay Healthy, an exercise...
    Wrestling
    February 4, 2026
    My name is Ava Blanchard, I am a freshman student at Lamar High School with a passion for wrestling. This year I could not compete because our...

    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Tables were laden with gift baskets at the Barton County Extension Council’s annual meeting held Monday, Feb.2, 6 p.m., at the Show Me Youth Ag Academy in Lamar. A silent auction was held, with the winners announced at the end of the program being announced. Extension council holds annual meeting
    February 4, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratBarton County Extension Council held its annual meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m., at the Show Me Youth Ag Academy,...

    Lamar Bank & Trust announces promotions
    February 4, 2026
    Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ciara Garfield and Robin Turner to the role of Assistant Vice...

    January Tigers of the Month at East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Mattie Todd, Riley Magruder, Hunter Snyder, Knox Maberry, Kade Nelson, Kastyn Schneider, Willow Deckard, Jolie Blanchard; third row, left to right, Parker Cruse, Truman Lock, Kruz Melton, Layden Kaderly, Myla Oden, Parker Schneider, Eliza Dixon; second row, left to right, Maverick Heustess, Kaselyn Tally, Kinley Thompson, Sophia Toler, Aylee Morris, Corby Gariss, Loki Groshong, Xander Davey and first row, left to right, Peyton Pruente, Lillian Jones, Alexavien Clemons, Judson LaSalle, Sawyer Jarvis, Remi Magruder. East Primary January Tigers of the Month
    February 4, 2026

    Photo courtesy of Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
An Award of Excellence plaque was presented by Lamar Community Betterment in recognition of the hard work done at the Lamar City Park and various other areas of town. Lamar CB continues tradition of recognizing entries
    February 4, 2026
    Lamar Parks and Recreation Board receives plaque(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that...

    Ariel Shaffer, daughter of Heather and Blake, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Ariel’s favorite part of school is getting to have some Mondays off and her favorite class is Social Studies. She has two dogs and two cats. Her favorite show is Outer Banks. Ariel plays basketball, volleyball and softball. Students of the week
    February 4, 2026

    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook. Jasper homecoming royalty crowned
    February 3, 2026

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