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PCDI Board Discusses Utility Rate Impact on Business Growth in County
PCDI board members discussed what effect local utility rates have on potential economic growth and business development in Prowers County during their monthly board meeting, Tuesday, July 31. Lawrence Brase said he had asked Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director, Lisa Nolder, to explore the economic impact JBS, Five Rivers feedlot has on the community. […]
Lamar 12u all-stars win Midwest Plains Regional Championship
Lamar 12u all-stars today defeated the Missouri State Champions 6-4 and with the win qualify to advance to the World Series August 11th – August 19th in Aberdeen, Maryland. Hitting stars for the championship game were Andres Guevara who was 2 for 2 with 1 RBI and scored a run and Tyler Geddes and Colton Eberhardt were […]
Joyce I. Grice…September 14, 1938 – July 31, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Joyce I. Grice will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Reverend Dave Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Per Joyce’s request there will be no public viewing. Mrs. Grice was born on […]
Lamar 12 and Under Allstars Playing Regional Championship Game Today!
The Lamar 12 and Under Allstars will be playing in Midwest Plains Regional tournament Championship today at 11:00AM. Following wins over Mineral Area, MO Ottawa, KS and Paola, KS. They will be playing Mineral Area, which is a rematch of last year’s 11 and under Regional Championship game which Lamar won. You can follow the […]
Fireworks; Hot & Cold
Lamar / Prowers County Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce that the fireworks show that was postponed on the 4th of July will be presented in two parts. The first part of the show will be presented after the Sand and Sage Round-Up Kick-Off Concert on Sunday August the 5th. Approximate time of the […]
Senate President Shaffer Tours S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senate President, Brandon Shaffer, made a series of meet and greet stops in southeast Colorado last week, spending time on Thursday at the Hickory House, the SOS Center and The Perk on West Elm Street. The majority of his hour at The Perk dealt with efforts by local landowners to settle their conservation easement […]
Record Heat Continues in S.E. Colorado
Precipitation across Colorado has been tempered by high temperatures and evapotranspiration (ET) rates that are at or above reference high levels for many areas of the state. High ET rates are a contributing factor in crop loss and poor range lands seen across Colorado. Municipalities are reporting increased demand and decreasing storage volumes, yet […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for July 30th
TOP TEN BOOKS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 30 Calico Joe by John Grisham Chilton’s Auto Repair Manual by Chiltons The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Explosive Seventeen by Janet Evanovich Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares One Thousand White Women by Joe Fergus Proof of Heaven by Mary Curran Hackett The Witness by Nora Roberts Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell Catching Fire by Suzanne […]
West Maple Water Project Underway
Traffic along West Maple Street from North 9th heading east, will see some detours for the next several weeks. Lamar Water Superintendent, Chris Sandoval informed the city council last week, that several outdated water mains will be replaced, section by section, one block at a time. Sandoval said that because of the condition of […]
Letter to the Editor: County Closed on Election Day
Here we are getting ready for yet another Presidential election. Tensions are high and we have become so very divided. We get all over the federal government and complain but some forget that our local government needs improving also. On Election Day Prowers County Colorado will be shut down, why do you ask, well, because […]
Business of the Week – High Plains Community Health Dental Center
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight High Plains Community Health Dental Center in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-8445. HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH DENTAL CENTER Who likes […]
Craig Loveless Accepts Permanent CEO Position at Prowers Medical Center
Lamar, CO – Prowers Medical Center It’s official! Craig Loveless has accepted the permanent role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Prowers Medical Center. Craig has been functioning as the CEO on an interim basis since May 7th and officially accepted the job offer as permanent CEO this afternoon. Currently residing in the small, […]
New Fire/Fireworks Ordinance Being Scripted for Prowers County
“I want to be very precise with drafting a new ordinance on the books for the county,” explained John Lefferdink, Prowers County Attorney. He told the commissioners during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 26, that the county only enforces a few, and if not worded to match your intent, can work counter to your […]
Big Timbers History Corner #13 – Fats vs. Leans
Lamar has been a baseball town almost from the start. There are records of games back in 1886! This picture shows just part of a Big Timbers Museum display about a 1902 baseball battle of the Fats vs. the Leans. Lot of noted names in those rosters! I especially like the picture with the Strain […]
Loveless Confirmed as New PMC CEO, Board Cancels Contract with Billing Firm
Unhappy with its general customer service performance, Prowers Medical Center ended the agreement with the current billing agency and opted for one which will be able to provide more localized service, as well as itemized statements. Board members agreed with CEO Craig Loveless, stating during the monthly board meeting, Wednesday, July 25, that in order […]
Lamar Community College Rodeo Team signs Keely Smith, Sterling Molesworth
Keely Smith of Wetmore, CO, signed her letter of intent joining the rodeo team at Lamar Community College for this upcoming Fall semester. Her mother Stephanie and LCC head Rodeo coach, Fred Sherwood, joined her as she signed. With the exciting news Sherwood states “Keely will pursue an AA degree in business, is a great […]
Lamarlins League Swim Meet
The Lamarlins Swim Team participated in the Southeast Colorado Aquatics League Championship Meet this weekend at Pueblo County High School. Several swimmers won the high points award in their age category. Ruger Stocking won the boys 13-14 high point award, Taylor Wertz won the girls open age group and Josh Schemahorn won the boys open […]
U.S. Congressional Candidate Shaffer Touring S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senator Brandon Shaffer will be in Lamar, Colorado for a general meet and greet for the public. Shaffer is a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the 4th U.S. Congressional District in Colorado. He will oppose incumbent Cory Gardner in November. Here is the schedule of public events for Senator Shaffer Thursday, July 26 in […]
Lamar Police Stress Abandoned Vehicle Codes
Code Enforcement issues affect the quality of life of the citizens of a community and involve matters such as zoning, overgrown lots or yards, inoperative vehicles, maintenance of structures, illegal signs and public nuisances. Code enforcement is important not only for health and sanitation purposes, such as controlling rats and vermin, but also plays a […]
Boiler Adjustment Plans Expected by September at Lamar Light Plant
Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, said representatives from the plant’s boiler manufacturer, Babcock and Wilcox, may submit some design plans in four to six weeks time. Hourieh shared the information with the Lamar Utilities Board during their meeting, Tuesday, July 24. Babcock and Wilcox also had representatives to the light plant last week, […]