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Barton County Eagles to host CASI chili challenge

The Barton County Eagles will host a Missouri State CASI Chili Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the aerie, located at 468 US Hwy. 160 in Lamar.Included in the day will be...

Barton County Democrat Club to host special event

The Barton County Democrat Club will host a special event on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Crystal Quade will be the guest. Quade is a former Democratic nominee for Governor and...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

July 28 – August 1MONDAY- Biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash brown, pineapple/orange juice, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Homemade lasagna, dark green leafy...

Fair community worship service to be held at First Baptist Church

The Lamar Free Fair Community Worship Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lamar this year. The service is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.The church is...

Photos by Tony Leo
The Golden Harvest Days Baby Show was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Christian Church Family Life Center. Winners for 0-3 months girl were Millie Sue Kirby, first and Hazel Alice Lair, second; 0-3 months boy, Hardin Worley, first; 6-9 months girl, Olivia, first and Nova Ray Marie Ritchhart, second; 9-12 months girl, Beckett Sangster, first; 9-12 months boy, Ridge Peterson, first; 12-18 months girl, Scarlett Carrier, first; Memphis Posie Miller, second and Sadie Harrall, third and 12-18 months boy, Ross James Kirby, first; Waylon Beerly, second and Otto Leland, third.

Golden Harvest Days Baby Show winners

Photo by Tony Leo
The announcement of the coloring contest winners at Golden Harvest Days 2025 was held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the East Park Pavilion. Winners were Madison Brewer, first and Jane Leland, second in the Adult Division; Maci Webb, first and Daniel Courville, second, in the Age 10-12 Division; Bree Leland, first and Rosalie McIntosh, second in the Age 7-9 Division; Keith Leland, first and Kerstea Leland, second in the Age 4-6 Division and Peyton Mitchell, first, in the Age 2-3 Division.

Coloring contest winners announced at Golden Harvest Days

Photos by Tony Leo
The Great American Bed Race was held during Golden Harvest Days 2025 on Saturday morning, 10 a.m., on Main Street. The event is sponsored by Arvest Bank. The teams placing included Adrianna, first place; Seniors, second place and Midwest Outlaws, third place.

Golden Harvest Days Bed Race winners

Photos by Tony Leo
Persons of the Year Awards were presented by Allen Rice during Golden Harvest Days 2025, as Linda Webb and Danny and Cindy Dillion were recognized Friday, July 18, at the East Park Pavilion.

Golden Harvest Days recognizes Persons of the Year

Photo by Tony Leo
There were several kids games, including Bill’s Extreme Laser Tag, bounce houses, a 50 foot obstacle course, a wacky slide, a bungee run, a farmyard playland and more set up in the East Park baseball field during the Golden Harvest Days 2025, “Country Fun For Everyone”. There was something for all ages offered both Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19. This young man is thoroughly enjoying the slide.

Kids games are always a hit at Golden Harvest Days

Oakton Church to hold Annual Ice Cream Supper

Oakton Church will hold its Annual Ice Cream Supper on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Homemade ice cream, pies and desserts will be available, with donations being...

Joplin Little Theatre announces 2025-26 season

JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season.Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, will be performed on September 24-27 at...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

July 21-25MONDAY- Chicken tenders, scalloped potatoes, California blend, wheat roll, warm cinnamon apples, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Haluski with ham and egg noodles,...

The Griffith Family will perform Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. This free presentation is sponsored by the Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home. All are invited to come and be inspired, while enjoying air-conditioned comfort.

The Griffith Family to appear live at Lamar Free Fair

The Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home will sponsor a live contemporary country gospel band, The Griffith Family, who will...

Marriage license application

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:George Joseph Weber, 24, Lamar and Dixie Kay Dowell, 23, Keytesville.

Photo by James Epple
The church can be seen as a backdrop for the spectacular fireworks show that was held Thursday evening, July 3, at the Lamar First Baptist Church.

8th Faith Family and Fireworks held at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church of Lamar held its 8th Faith Family & Fireworks on Thursday, July 3, beginning at 6 p.m. Featured throughout the...

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