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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 […]
LCC Volleyball Players Sign with 4-year Schools
Three LCC Volleyball players recently signed letters of intent to play at 4-year schools. Kira Kirkham signed with (NCAA D1) Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX. Kandace Cook signed with (NAIA) Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Morgan Hanson signed with (NCAA DIII) Aurora University in Aurora, IL. “All three played important roles in […]
No. 16 ranked LCC Lopes Clinch the 2014 Empire Conference Baseball Title
(Lamar, Colorado; April 22, 2014)The 16th ranked LCC men’s baseball team won two of four games against Trinidad State Junior College over the weekend and in the process earned the ‘Lopes the 2014 Empire Conference Championship. It marked the twelfth conference championship in the past fourteen years for LCC head coach Scott Crampton and the […]
Three LCC Women’s Basketball Players Sign with 4-year University’s
(Lamar, Colorado; April 23, 2014) On April 16, 2014 three Lamar Community College Women’s Basketball Players signed letter of intents with 4-year University’s. Sophomore Ellie Stevens, Australia, signed with NCAA Division I San Jose State University (CA). Stevens plans to major in Marketing. Sophomore Keva Raiford, St.Louis, signed with NCAA Division II Angelo State University […]
Fire Department Incident Reports – April 23, 2014
Friday, April 11 At 7:20 am on April 11, fire personnel were dispatched to an animal rescue at 606 South 11th Street in Lamar. They were called by the pet owner to remove a cat that had gotten stuck in a swamp cooler. The animal had not been accounted for in over twelve hours and […]
Valley National Bank Donates to New LCC Dorm
Valley National Bank in Lamar has donated $60,000 towards construction of the first of three planned residency pods for Lamar Community College. “This is an outstanding donation from the bank,” said LCC President John Marrin, Monday, April 21, at the bank’s office on South 4th Street. Marrin said the donation will go a long way […]
County Updated on Health, Education Developments
John Marrin, Lamar Community College President, and Deanna Siemsen, LCC Resource Counselor, commented on the turnout for the annual Career Expo hosted by the college Wednesday, April 16. Marrin provided a briefing of college activities for the Prowers County Commissioners. “We had about 50 booths focusing on six central types of career employment at […]
Lamar Community College to Hold 75th Commencement Ceremony
(Lamar, Colorado; April 18, 2014) Lamar Community College will host its seventy‐fifth annual Commencement on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LCC Wellness Center. 270 degree or certificate‐seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement. This includes fall 2013 graduates as well as spring and summer 2014 candidates for graduation. The ceremony will […]
Lamar Community College CNA Program Holds Spring Celebration
(Lamar, Colorado, April 16, 2014) Lamar Community College’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program held their spring celebration on the evening of Thursday, April 10. 8 students successfully complete the 10-week certificate this spring. The students now qualify to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam. There is no better way to start a […]
LCC Rodeo Update: CSU Rodeo Champions
Tucker White, Randy Schaapman, and Clint Buringa hold their prizes for winning their events at Colorado State University Rodeo last weekend. White and Buringa won team roping, and Schaapman won bull riding as the Lamar Community College men’s team finished third in the competition. The win moved Clint and Tucker to eighth in the region […]
LCC’s Construction Trades Building Expands to Accommodate Student Growth
(Lamar, Colorado; April 10, 2014) Lamar Community College’s Construction Technology Program has continued to expand in recent years. Traditional and non-traditional, men and women, those who have a career and those who are improving skills for their current career, have enrolled in the program. As the Construction Technology program continued to add students, the construction […]
Foundation Links with Kaiser Permanente for Scholarships
(Lamar, Colorado; April 7, 2014) Thanks to a challenge grant from Kaiser Permanente and matching funds from generous area contributors, the Lamar Community College Foundation is now offering $19,650 in Health Science scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. The scholarships will be split between Emergency Medical Services, Nurse Aide, and Nursing program students. Students who plan to […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 7, 2014
Thursday, March 20 At 5:08 pm on March 20, fire personnel were dispatched to 1203 South Main Street on report of a chemical spill or leak at Little Caesar’s Pizza. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew found approximately 2 gallons of anti-freeze had been released onto the concrete parking lot. Deputy Chief Burkhart took […]
Summer and Fall Registration Open at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; April 2, 2014) Summer and Fall registration are now open at Lamar Community College. For the full schedule of courses please visit www.lamarcc.edu. This summer, LCC is offering a variety of technical certificate courses including: Certified Nurse Aid (classes begin May 6), Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate (classes begin May 5), Nail Technician, […]
Redevelopment Board Approves Beech Street Property Purchase
The Lamar City Council, meeting as the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board on Monday, March 24, discussed the merits of purchasing the vacant lots in downtown Lamar that adjoin the City’s existing municipal parking lot on the north and abuts Beech Street on the lot’s south edge. Shawna Hodge, Lamar Main Street Coordinator, and City Administrator, John […]
Lamar Community College Rodeo Update – Gillette College Rodeo
Lamar Community College freshman Randy Schaapman, of Manteca, CA, won the bull riding competition at the Gillette College Rodeo in Gillette, WY last weekend. Also placing for Lamar were Brooke Smith, first in the first round of goat tying, and Dylan Wahlert, fifth in the first round of bareback riding. “Injuries plagued us,” commented Fred […]
Marble & Cook Advance to GOP Primary, Four Sheriff Candidates Stilll in Play
The Lamar Community College, Large Lecture Hall was filled to capacity for the Prowers County Republican Assembly on Sunday, March 16. County GOP Chairwoman, Janet Marriot said 103 delegates had been allowed for the state convention following the Credential Committee report presented by Kathy Callison. Nine GOP state and national level speakers addressed the audience, including […]
LCC Rodeo Signs Schaapman
Randy Schaapman, of Manteca, CA, signs his letter of intent to rodeo for Lamar Community College during the Spring of 2014. “Randy qualified for the 2013 California Cowboys Association finals and finished the year in 7th place in bull riding. He should make an immediate impact for our men’s team,” stated LCC Head Rodeo Coach […]
Rural By Choice-PCDI Annual Meeting
One Prowers County resident was elected to the Prowers County Board of Directors and three current members retained their seats on the board during the annual PCDI meeting on Wednesday, March 5. Aaron Leiker was elected as a board member-at-large and Debra Choat, John Marrin and Doug Thrall will retain their seats on the […]
LCC Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant
Lamar Community College President John Marrin wants to get the ball rolling for the college’s proposed residence hall pods. He estimates it will take approximately $350,000 for the infrastructure to supply lay in basic utilities for electricity, water and sewer for the new housing. Marrin said he’s going to discuss in kind contributions from the […]