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The Lamar Democrat office will be closed mid morning Friday and will re-open on Tuesday, June 2. There is a drop box by the door or if anyone needs to get a hold of me,...

Missouri 4-H tops 2.5 million meals through 4-H Feeding Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Missouri 4-H youths helped provide 250,271 meals to families facing food insecurity through the 2026 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign, pushing the initiative...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Jasper High School Class of 2026 turned their tassels Sunday, May 17.

Jasper Class of 2026

JASPER- The commencement ceremony recognizing Jasper High School graduates was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. Prelude music was provided by the...

Photos by Madison King
The Liberal High School Class of 2026 stands before the large crowd at their graduation ceremony.

Liberal Class of 2026

LIBERAL- The Liberal R-II High School Commencement exercises were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. The students entered to the processional of...

Sober as a Judge to perform benefit concert at Memorial Park

By JOE DAVISOn Saturday, June 13, Sober as a Judge will give a two-hour benefit concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., inside the Doris Little Nurses Pavilion at the Barton County...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Twins Miles Neely and Anna Neely teamed up to deliver the salutatory and valedictory addresses in one entertaining speech during Lockwood’s graduation. Miles was the salutatorian and Anna the valedictorian.

Lockwood Class of 2026

LOCKWOOD- The Lockwood High School Class of 2026 held its commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, in the high school gym. Following the...

Congratulations to Mrs. Harrison’s third grade for outstanding participation in the Community Rural Safety Net Poster contest. Class winners included Ava Lefevere, first place; Fallon Wolf, second place and Rowan Lefevere, third place. Great job everyone!

Liberal third graders participate in poster contest

By ELAINE DAVIS4-H Youth Extension SpecialistBarton County 4-H would like to congratulate all the third graders from Liberal on an outstanding...

Lamar High School releases spring honor roll

The Spring 2026 Honor Roll has been released by Lamar High School.High Honor RollSENIORS- Henry Rian Ball, Kileigh Shyanne Ball, Chase Ivan Bennett, Meadow Ann Bingaman,...

Cattle fly and tick control more important than ever

STOCKTON- “Fly and tick control is important to reduce the spread of diseases that negatively impact cattle operation’s productivity,” says MU Extension Livestock Field...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Despite the recent rain and wind, Monday, May 25 was a beautiful day as Memorial Day Services were held at the Barton County Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. Members of VFW Post 3691 and the American Legion Post 209 participated in the ceremony. At the beginning of the service all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by prayer. VFW Post Commander Iver Johnson welcomed the large group that attended the services, recognizing the ultimate sacrifice that was made by the fallen soldiers, noting the day was a day of grief and celebration. Members then took part in the ceremony by placing designated wreaths and flowers in remembrance of their comrades in arm that gave their all for their country. Following a gun salute, the haunting playing of Taps closed out the service. Much of the crowd remained following the service, as they took the opportunity to view the many features of the Memorial Park.

Memorial Day Service held at Memorial Park

Records broken at Show-Me-Select™ SW MO Sale

STOCKTON- “Strong bidding at the recent Show-Me-Select™ (SMS) SW MO sale set new records for both high and average prices,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...

Managing for a successful summer grazing season

STOCKTON- “Cool season pastures are becoming overmature and need to be reset,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. Keeping pastures in their optimum...

Members of the archery program, along with their instructors, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Weber, spoke to the Lamar R-1 School Board on Wednesday evening, May 20, regarding the success of the program.

Lamar R-1 Summer School off to good start

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the opening of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held Wednesday evening, May 20, archery students, along with...

Lamar seniors recognized at awards assembly

The Lamar Senior Awards Assembly for the Class of 2026 was held Thursday, May 14, at the Lamar High School gym. Over $153,000 in local scholarships were awarded to...

Lamar seniors show their appreciation to the community

Every year the Lamar High School counseling department organizes Senior Service Day, giving graduating seniors the opportunity to give back to the...

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