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Wade Parker Honored as LCC Alumnus of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 5, 2014) Lamar Community College honored its 2014 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year at Antelope Night on Friday, May 2, 2014. Head Baseball Coach Scott Crampton gave an introduction for Wade Parker that had most of the audience in tears. Wade’s Parents, Danny and Michelle, were present to receive the award […]
Holly Trustees Approve Variances
The Holly Town Trustees went through a light agenda during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, May 7, approving a property variance, an easement and abatement for Holly residents. The Trustees, acting on the recommendation from the town’s Variance Board, approved the recommendation for work being done on the property owned by Lenny Thompson at North […]
Sparrowhouse Ministries is Open for Food Donations at Life Center Church
Sparrowhouse Ministries, operated by Joel and Veronica Jacoby, received a $500 cash contribution from members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary this past Monday, May 5. The presentation was made prior to the annual appreciation brunch the hospital hosts for Auxiliary members. The Jacoby’s recently took over the food distribution operation from Mary and Martha […]
Rotary Ducky Dash Runs Again
The Lamar Rotary is gearing up again for the 13th Annual Ducky Dash set for Willow Creek Park during Lamar Days, May 17th at 12:30pm. The Rotary mascot, “Quackers” will be present in the middle of the Park near the race headquarters. Area grade school students will participate in a series of races, helping to […]
Fiesta on the Plains this Friday & Saturday
Willow Creek Park in Lamar will host the annual observance of Cinco de Mayo and the Wild West BBQ, Friday and Saturday, May 9-10. Almost 30 vendors have entered the annual Kansas City sanctioned BBQ event and other local entries have signed up for the Backyard Grillers competition and green chili cookoff. A kid’s […]
LPD Citizens Academy Accepting Students for June Classes
Want to ride along with a police officer or spend a shift with the ambulance crew? Maybe you just want to learn more about public safety in our community. The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the Public Safety Citizens Academy which will start June 5th, 2014 and run until September 6th, […]
2012 Census of Agriculture Reveals New Trends in Farming
USDA Reports Record Sales Moderated by Rising Expenses; Agriculture is Increasingly Diverse; Farming and Marketing Practices are Changing Washington, May 2, 2014 –There are now 3.2 million farmers operating 2.1 million farms on 914.5 million acres of farmland across the United States, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, released today by the U.S. […]
Murder of Chief Lean Bear Results in Revenge
“I can only say that I see no way in which your race is to become as numerous and prosperous as the white race except by living as they do, by the cultivation of the earth.” With these words President Abraham Lincoln welcomed Chief Lean Bear and other Plains Indian leaders to the White House […]
Library Announces Summer Reading Program Registration
With the Lamar Public Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program, there is something for everyone! Summer Reading Programs (SRPs) have been a staple for many, if not most, public libraries since the turn of the twentieth century. Each summer, during the annual hiatus from school, reading skills often decline. This phenomenon is sometimes called “summer loss” or “summer […]
Prowers County Ranked 53 out of 59 in State Health Factors
The County Health rankings are out…do you know where you stand?? Prowers County Health rankings for the year 2013 are out and the results show that Prowers County has some very real challenges, but we are making slow progress. The health ranking show how we are doing as a county and where we can improve […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Will Again Offer Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is once again offering families a chance to get outdoors and learn about firearms safety, hunting and outdoor survival. CPW is inviting families to join them for the Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure, a free two and a half day event, June 6 – 8 at the Two Buttes State Wildlife […]
Share The Spirit Foundation Founder Honored In Illinois
Springfield, Illinois: Tonya Voepel, co-founder with Karen Voepel of Lamar, Colorado of Share the Spirit Foundation (STS) will be honored as one of the Top Five “Women of Influence” by Security Bank in Springfield, Illinois and the Illinois Business Journal. Tonya’s accomplishments in Illinois and throughout the United States will be noted as well […]
Earth Moves – Waters Flow at North Gateway Park
Lamar officials will learn later this month, in the North Gateway Park has been approved to receive a $70,000 grant from the state’s ‘Fishing for Funds’ project for initial park improvements. State Department of Parks and Wildlife Technician, Dave Miller, said recently, he and one or two local officials will make the presentation May […]
Taking a Bead on Speed
A Colorado State Patrol trooper takes aim at vehicles with his radar gun on Highway 287, across from Lamar Middle School on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Area motorists are familiar with the flashing warning lights posted on opposite sides of the roadway, telling drivers to bring their speed down to 25mph when students are in […]
Ribbon Cutting for LCC Trades and Welding Program
Students, instructors, LCC officials and members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce turned out for ribbon cutting ceremonies this past Wednesday, April 30 at the dedication of the facilities for the Construction Technology Program at Lamar Community College. The Construction Technology program has seen a significant enrollment increase in the past several years, prompting […]
Spring Winds Leave their Mark
Skies over southeast Colorado have cleared of the choking dust that has been evident for the past several days, but warnings are still posted for high winds and stronger gusts through this Wednesday, April 30. Earlier in the week, limited visibility on Highway 287 north of Springfield caused accidents among five cars when the dust […]
PCDI Board Discusses Business Seminar Series, Wind Damage to Warehouse Roof
Prowers County Development Incorporated will co-host two different seminars for businesses and the general public in May. The first will be held May 7 at 7pm at the Cow Palace Inn and will be hosted by Jeff Tranel, a CSU Agricultural and Business Management Economist. Tranel will offer information to help family-owned farm and […]
Lamar Utilities Board Notes End of Year Financial Report
The Lamar Utility Board December 2013 Financial Report indicated that total operating revenues for the year, year to date, are $13,145,197 and total operating costs are $11,431,003. Gross operating income for the year was $1,714,194. When the non-operating revenues and expenses are considered, there is a net loss of $19,851, year to date. Light […]
Colorado Fishing Report – Tuesday, April 28 2014
Keep in mind that fishing conditions change on a constant basis. A lot can change in a week from the time this fishing conditions report is produced. If the water you are interested in knowing more about is not listed here or if you’re looking for the most current information, we encourage anglers to explore […]
Dust Storm/High Wind Warning Posted for Southeast Colorado
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has posted a Dust Storm Warning and a High Wind Warning until 7pm this evening, April 29, 2014. This affects Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca and Eastern Las Animas Counties. A wrap-around north flow around a deep storm system over the upper Midwest will continue to produce […]