Archive for May 26th, 2011
County Commissioners Review Enrollment Numbers and Dorm Upgrades at LCC
The push is on for fall enrollment at Lamar Community College, according to Chad DeBono, Vice President of Enrollment Services. DeBono, LCC President John Marrin and Cheryl Sanchez, VP of Student and Administrative Services at the college met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, May 26. Their discussion focused on the college’s future plans regarding […]
New for You at Lamar Library
The New ADA Assist Computer at the Lamar Library Two new items were recently added to the Lamar Library, courtesy of the Lamar Sorosis Society Club, as well as grants from the federal government and the Gates Foundation. A newly purchased ADA computer workstation will enable access to the internet using a specially designed […]
Prowers Medical Center Preparing for VA Status
Prowers Medical Center will be able to serve up to 2,000 veterans in the immediate seven county area, including western Kansas, once it qualifies as a VA medical provider, effective June 1. PMC Chief Executive Officer, James Fairchild, provided an overview of the hospital’s new status for board members during their monthly director’s meeting, May […]
Prowers County Tornado Rated EF0
An area of thunderstorms moving through Prowers County shortly after 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24th, and developed a brief land spout tornado approximately 5 miles east of Lamar, near the intersection of US Highway 50 and County Road 13. The tornado lasted for approximately 5 minutes from 2:10 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The tornado caused […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Peterson Payne Agency
On May 13th the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Lori Peterson-Payne at Peterson Payne Agency and presented her with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Lori would like to review your home insurance as well an any other insurance needs you have to make sure you have adequate coverage. Her reviews allow you to […]
