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Lamar Middle & High School FFA Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Lamar Middle School winners of FREE Donkey Basketball tickets for participating in various contests during FFA Week! Contests consisted of Ag Career Scavenger Hunt, Lamar FFA Facebook Group challenge and good behavior during game day at the Middle School. Photo features on the back row FFA officers (left to right): Austin […]
8th Annual Lamar Elks Gun Show Has Good Turnout
Close to two dozen vendors were on hand this past Friday through Sunday at the Lamar Elks Lodge for their annual gun show. Elks Exalted Ruler Jared Crabtree and Lodge member Tom McKibbon, who were manning the front desk on Saturday afternoon, said the parking lot was packed in the morning and there was still […]
Wednesday Deadline for Ward II Replacement
Qualified candidates for the Lamar City Council seat being vacated by PJ Wilson have until this Wednesday, March 7 to submit their application. The forms must be turned in by 1pm on that day. The council has until April 9, thirty days after the vacancy occurs, to fill the position for councilman for Ward ll. […]
Development of Valco Property Taking Shape
Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have noticed increased excavation work at the Valco property to the east, along the banks of the river and at the base of the bridge. Tom Brubaker, owner and manager of Valco is donating the land to the city, approximately 108 acres. He offered a brief outline of the work […]
November Commissioner’s Race is Expanding
Jillane Hixson has announced her candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner, District III, challenging the Republican candidates Roger Stagner and Wendy Buxton-Andrade; for the seat currently held by Gene Milbrand. Ms. Hixson is co-owner/operator of their family farm, three miles south of Lamar, established by her parents Larry and Ethel Hixson; and has deep roots in Prowers County agriculture […]
Partnering for Small Business Growth
(Lamar, Colorado, March 2, 2012) Lamar Community College and 16 partners will host a two-day workshop entitled, “Simple Steps to Starting a New Business.” The workshop focuses on elements critical to beginning or expanding a business, including the business concept, marketing plan, financial projections, and funding sources. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 7 and 21 from 10:30 […]
Canyons & Plains Recognizes Outstanding Support for 2011
Outstanding Tourism Sponsor; Lamar Lodging Tax Board was selected for their exemplary support of fostering the growth of the tourism industry through preservation, heritage business development, and education of the public about tourism in southeast Colorado. The Lamar Lodging Tax board has stood as a sustaining sponsor for Canyons & Plains during the challenging years […]
Drug Bust on the Bus
Lamar Police Department Press Release On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at about 12:13 PM, a Lamar Police K9 was used to check the Prestige Travel Bus in the 100 block of Holly Street. The Lamar Police K9 alerted to a seat and bag inside the bus. After an investigation officers arrested Casey Edward Loren (27) […]
Business of the Week – Building Material Supply
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 Building Material Supply, located at 224 North Main in Lamar. Where to begin? The Curry family has been […]
Lamar Partnership Inc Reviews 2011Highlights
LPI Executive Director, Shawna Hodge, discussed some of the 2011 highlights of the non-profit organization at the second annual meeting held February 29 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce office. LPI is comprised of local business owners and citizens working to improve economic development of the city, focusing on the historical nature of the community […]
WANTED: Applicants for 2012 Youth Academy
“TROOPER’S CORNER” “Honor Duty Respect” The Colorado State Patrol will be hosting their annual Youth Academy in Golden, CO from June 10-16, 2012. They are currently seeking 40 applicants for the academy. Applications are due by March 9th. “The goal of the Youth Academy is to assist in the development of future leaders for the […]
Pfeilsticker Resigning as City Administrator
Lamar City Administrator, Bill Pfeilsticker, has resigned from his position with the city of Lamar effective on February 29, 2012. The mayor and city council will be working to secure the services on an interim administrator until the position can be filled. Pfeilsticker was hired by former Lamar City Administrator Ron Stock almost three years […]
Lamar Utilities Board Updates Equipment
The Lamar Utility Board approved expenditures for equipment not directly related to energy production. Members approved $23,700 for a replacement copier, capable of making large-scale copies of engineering blueprints. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh said some of the original prints are deteriorating with age and the upgraded copier will perform more functions than the one […]
New Board Members Attend PCDI Meeting
John Marrin, President of Lamar Community College, and Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, sat in on their first PCDI meeting, Tuesday morning, February 28. Both were elected to the board during the annual meeting of Prowers County Development Incorporated on February 16. Board members, after some discussion, decided to reduce the asking price for […]
High Winds Maul Main Street
The weatherman was on target with his call for strong winds in southeastern Colorado Tuesday, February 28. Winds in excess of 50mph were whipping up the usual tumbleweeds, but some business signs and businesses along Main Street in Lamar didn’t fare very well. The Car Palace on North Main Street lost a four foot […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair
On February 10th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Rupp’s Truck & Trailer Repair at 7777 US 50 in Lamar . Rupp’s is owned and operated by Ramon and Amber Rupp. They offer quality service and repair to all types of trucks […]
Seufer Declares His Candidacy for County Commissioner
Holly area resident and farmer, Donald Seufer, Democrat, has announced his candidacy for District 1 Commissioner in Prowers County, currently held by incumbent Henry Schnabel. Seufer is the first democrat to declare for public office in the county this year. Schnabel is being challenged for his seat by fellow Republican, Lamar businessman Mike Parker. […]
Win a $100 Gift Certificate
Get ALERT for the perfect prize this winter. Register by 5pm, April 2nd, 2012 to receive breaking news from The Prowers Journal email Alerts, and you could win a $100 gift certificate from J & N Shoes, downtown Lamar. J & N Shoes provides shoes, clothing and sports gear for the entire family. There’s no […]
City Council Ponders Employee Compensation, Amtrak Lobbying Funds
The Lamar City Council dealt with several financial issues during their February 27 meeting…compensation for city employees who furthered their education for increased job performance, funding to help maintain an Amtrak route through southeast Colorado, a home winterization project for qualified citizens and the purchase of a replacement bookmobile for the Lamar Library. The evening […]