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Four Board Positions Opening at PCDI
Prowers County Development Incorporated has scheduled its annual meeting/banquet for Wednesday, March 5 at the LCC Wellness Center. PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff, said board members decided to make some changes on the way the meeting will be conducted, some of which were brought about by altering some PCDI by-laws. Those were approved at […]
Lady Savages Rout Two League Foes, Move to 11-0
Last week, the Lamar Lady Savages looked every bit like the third-ranked team in the Colorado Preps Class 3A poll. Lamar hosted a pair of opponents from the Tri-Peaks East, and sent them both home with lopsided losses. Anticipation was high on Friday when the Lady Savages welcomed St. Mary’s into the Lamar Community Building. […]
Cards Split Weekend Contests
Holding a top-two ranking heading into the weekend, the McClave Cardinals knew they would have their opponents’ full focus in a pair contests, and the challenge would be to match that, both nights. On paper, coach Shawn Randel’s team should have had a fairly easy go of things, but it was proven once again that […]
Lady Cards Drop Two Over the Weekend
To call the McClave Lady Cardinals streaky just might be an understatement. After dropping both games last weekend, the Lady Cards have now had three losing streaks of two games this season. That goes along with a three-game winning streak to begin the season, and a run of two in the win column that was […]
Firemen’s Ball Set for Valentine’s Day
The Lamar Fire Department Auxiliary is proud to bring back the Lamar Fire Department Firemen’s Ball after a decade of absence. This year’s ball will occur on Valentine’s Day and will offer a night of great food, silent auction, cash bar, and dancing. Cow Palace Rodeway Inn will host the event with a brisket or […]
Local Families Receive Support to Apply for College Financial Aid
College Goal Sunday hits Lamar to help families pay for college Lamar, CO – On Sunday, February 9, 2014, local families in Lamar and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to attend College Goal Sunday to receive free assistance on how to pay for college. College Goal Sunday will be held in Lamar Community College […]
Lodging Panel Approves Spring/Summer Rodeo Funding
The Prowers County Lodging Panel approved contract fees for stock for two rodeos coming to the county this spring and summer. Cade Spitz outlined some aspects of the Colorado Jr. Rodeo Association event set for August 14 – 17th at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. “These will be the year end finals for […]
HOPE Readies Projects for 2014
“We’re almost ready to gain our non-profit 501C3 status,” according to Project HOPE executive director, Lori Hammer. She briefed HOPE Coalition members during the monthly meeting held at the Lincoln School in Lamar on Tuesday, January 21. Hammer relayed some hopeful news to the members regarding future grant funding, stating that Tony Grampus grant has […]
LCC Offering Free Tax Filing Services to Hard-Working Families Through Tax Help Colorado
Lamar, Colo. – This tax season, Lamar Community College is partnering with the Denver-based Piton Foundation to help hard-working families become more financially secure by providing free tax preparation assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program. Beginning February 1, 2014 IRS-certified Lamar Community College students will prepare and e-file tax returns free of charge for […]
Sand Creek Massacre 150th Anniversary News Releases
Condemned by Congress, the Sand Creek Massacre marked the plains with blood, sparking warfare from Texas to the Canadian border. On the morning of November 29, 1864, U.S. Army Volunteers attacked a peaceful camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho, mutilated the dead, and looted the village. The massacre left behind about two hundred Cheyenne and Arapaho […]
LHS Noteables Sing for Genealogical Society
The Prowers County Genealogical Society invited the Lamar High School Noteables to “sing for their supper” at the society’s December meeting on Wednesday, December 11. All those who attended this annual Christmas dinner enjoyed a ham dinner with potluck fixings. The Prowers County Genealogical Society meets at 6:00 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month […]
District VI Competes at Western National Round-Up
Southeast Area—Five area 4-H youth competed in the annual Western National Round-Up held in Denver January 9-12. Kylee Holden modeled in the fashion revue and the livestock quiz bowl team consisting of Rhett Larsen, Chad Russell, Joel Souders and Blake Mueller, competed in the quiz bowl contest. “This was the first year that one of […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter Annual Meeting
The Bent’s Fort Chapter Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the John K. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum, 560 Bent Avenue in Las Animas, CO. The general business meeting which will include the announcement of upcoming treks and activities for 2014 will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a delicious catered […]
Comedy Night Returns to the Eagles January 31, 2014
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, Two for the Road Entertainment and the Lamar Eagles are hosting another Great night of comedy at the Lamar Eagles Aerie in Lamar, CO. It will start with a meal of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread prepared by the Lamar Eagles from 6:00 PM to 7:00 […]
Nominations Open for Lamar Citizen of the Year
Who would you nominate to become the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year? Past recipients include Barney Miller, Pat Palmer, Billye Spaar, Darlene Hamilton, Ebbie Reish or Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe Volunteers. Nomination forms are available from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 honoree. The criteria to be considered in […]
Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Honored at Retirement Celebration
Pat Leonard ended 39 years of service to the community this past Friday, January 3 with a reception in his honor at the Lamar Cultural Center. Friends, family and co-workers were on hand to enjoy a buffet meal provided by the Lamar Fire Auxiliary as Fire Chief Marshall Cook emceed the event which was […]
Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Retirement Party Friday, Jan 3
Deputy Fire Chief Pat Leonard has served the citizens of Lamar and Prowers County for thirty-nine years as both a firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician. He has decided that it is now time to close this chapter in his life and move on to other adventures. We have arranged a retirement party for him […]
Toys for Tots Completes Busy Season
The Lamar Middle School Cafeteria was fairly quiet and empty around 11am on December 24. Those who volunteered to deliver gifts throughout the county had either completed their rounds, or were still on the road. “We had from 30 to 40 people show up to help us out today,” said Darlene Lopez, organizer of the […]
2013 Year in Review for Prowers County: March & April
The Prowers Journal is Providing a Month by Month Recap of the News Events that Highlighted the Past Year March 2013 Year in Review Continued concerns over the price of electricity, first voiced in 2012 by several major power purchasers was voiced at a public hearing held by Rick Rigel, General Manager for the regional […]
2013 Year in Review for Prowers County: January & February
Over the next several days, The Prowers Journal will recap some of the news events that highlighted the twelve months of 2013. The condensed articles will be available online at www.theprowersjournal.com as well as in our weekly Wednesday newsletter. January 2013 Year in Review Marla Abling, 46, was arrested by the Lamar Police Department in […]