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Carly Dunham, a student at Lamar High School, was chosen out of multiple submissions in this year’s Missouri State Capitol as part of the annual Senate Art Competition. Each Missouri Senator selects one student’s artwork to be showcased, making the event both highly competitive and prestigious. Those selected works are then displayed in the Capitol in Jefferson City for an entire year, allowing visitors from across the state to view the talent of Missouri’s young artists. Dunham is pictured with District 20 State Senator Curtis Trent.

Dunham earns local and state recognition/LHS earns title of Big 8...

A Lamar High School student is receiving statewide recognition after her artwork was selected for display in the Missouri State Capitol as part of...

Early deadlines set May 21 and 28

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDue to Monday, May 25 being Memorial Day, the early deadline for the Lamar Democrat has been set for 12 noon on Thursday, May 21. This will...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:Wow! I’ve said that a lot lately! I’m just blown away by the community support we received for yesterday’s coin show in Lamar. By all measures we had a hugely...

Riley Schnittger is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. He is the son of Joe and Sarah Schnittger. Riley enjoys playing basketball and has two dogs. His favorite subject in school is Science.

Students of the week

Winners of the 5th Annual Willie Graham Car Show were, left to right, Warren Bott, Top 5; Marc Black, Top 5; David Pyle, Top 5; Doug Knight, Top 5; Candy Yockey and Slade Williams, Best of Show and Tom Murray, Top 5.

Willie Graham Car Show is huge success

The 5th Annual Willie Graham Car Show was a great success thanks to all who volunteered their time to make it happen, as well as all of the people...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A patriot parade was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in conjunction with Truman Day and a celebration of this country’s 250th birthday. The parade began at 2 p.m., with the entries leaving from Moore Pavilion, traveling south down the east side of the Lamar square, where they turned east on 11th Street to the Truman Birthplace. From there they headed north on Truman Street, then west on 10th Street, returning to the pavilion. A wide array of entries made for a very colorful and entertaining parade. Of course the parade wouldn’t have been complete without Harry himself bringing up the rear.

Patriotic parade held in conjunction with Truman Day

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Clifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, gave a presentation at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar on Thursday, April 30. It was a very entertaining presentation, with everyone there being enthralled with his tales during the duration.

Daniel presents Life with Harry and Bess

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratClifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of Harry S and Bess Truman, held the audience captive with his tales of...

Will April showers bring May flowers?

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe weather this April has given us quite a ride, with an average rainfall amount of 7.26 inches, as compared to 8.98 inches that were...

Students visited the FFA Greenhouse, where they learned about horticulture and how plants can provide food for the table.

Golden City FFA welcomes Community Rural Safety Net

By ELAINE DAVISUniversity Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistCommunity Rural Safety Net was welcomed by Golden City FFA on Friday, March 13, as a...

Rainey named Liberal R-II April Employee of Month

LIBERAL- Fourth grade teacher Luke Rainey was named Liberal R-II School District’s April Employee of the Month. Mr. Rainey consistently...

Preweaning calf management leads to postweaning success

STOCKTON- “For cattle producers who retain their calves after weaning, calf performance is crucial for a successful operation,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...

The candle provided a flame for testing of fire extinguishers.

Liberal students participate in Barton County 4-H STEM

By ELAINE DAVISBarton County University Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistBarton County 4-H STEM youth from Liberal jumped into February with “Science...

DNR announces grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals,...

Barton County given a "fair" rating in new report

JEFFERSON CITY- A review of governmental operations in Barton County is now complete and the final result is a "fair" rating issued to the county by Missouri State Auditor...

The Public Works Department from the City of Lamar.

Lamar honored with Spire Silver Shovel Award

ST. LOUIS- In recognition of a flawless year with no damages to gas pipelines, Spire is honoring Missouri municipalities with its annual Silver...

Barton County Shrine Club

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