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Holly Commercial Club Notes Changes for Bluegrass Festival
The Holly Commercial Club met in regular session on Wednesday, January 6 and noted the receipt of an anonymous donation of $500 to be used to advertise Club activities. On an advertising note, Bob DeLancey, General Manager of KVAY was introduced by morning announcer Amy Jacobs. Jacobs will continue to represent the Holly community […]
Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Proposed Subdivision Set for Sept 9
Lamar residents have noticed some fence work on the western side of the north end of town over the past several months. A wire fence was erected on the south end of the Sonic Drive-In parking lot between Pit Stop earlier this summer. The fence sets off Lots 2 and 9 which borders Holly Street […]
City Holds Public Hearing on 2013 Budget, Light Plant Discusses Rate Reduction
While not finalized yet, the Lamar City Council reviewed the city’s 2013 budget during Monday night’s public hearing, October 8. City Administrator, John Sutherland, said that although the 2013 figures are reflected in the proposed budget ordinance, more discussion will be held with the council and department heads on October 19. Sutherland said tax revenues […]
Light Plant and City Budget Public Hearings Set for October 8
The Lamar City Council has a brief agenda set for this evening’s meeting, Monday, October 8, following their 6pm work session. The work session will review the city’s personnel management manual. Agenda items include a public hearing regarding the council’s review of the 2013 operating and capital budget. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh will […]
LCC RODEO: White Signs for 2012-2013
Tucker White of Hershey, NE signs his letter of intent to rodeo at Lamar Community College as his mother, Joni, and LCC Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood encourage him. He will pursue an Associate of Arts in Business at LCC. “Tucker is an accomplished team roping heeler, having finished fourth his freshman year and currently leading […]
Business of the Week – Ace Tire Service, LLC
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 Ace Tire Service, LLC, located at 32605 Speculator Circle, just North of the […]
Sewer Line Repairs Underway at Cow Palace Inn
Using funds from the Lamar Redevelopment Authority, the Cow Palace Inn is replacing a long-broken sewer line that parallels Highway 50 in front of the motel. Renovation funds for the interior sewer lines had been earmarked by the motel’s new owners, but a total system replacement was not anticipated. The exterior line needs to be […]
Doors, Appointments and Taxes for Prowers County Commissioners
Prowers County Courthouse Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull wants to build a new access door between the county courthouse and the jail’s booking area. He told the county commissioners economy and security are the two main reasons. Faull said the construction cost would run around $6,000 and would be submitted for bid. The cost […]
Prowers Conservation District Recognizes Wiley Student
Wiley Senior, Taylor Wilson, was selected as the recipient of the Prowers Conservation District scholarship. Taylor is very involved with his school and community and will attend Lamar Community College this fall. The PCD would like to thank Taylor and all the other applicants who applied for the scholarship; the decision was a difficult one.
Lamar City Council Revises Water & Sewer Fee Schedule
The 2011 fee schedule adopted by the city in 2010 inadvertently combined both water and sewer fees instead of separating them according to customer usage. Some water customers who don’t use city sewer facilities were being charged sewer fees. Deputy city administrator Bill Pfeilsticker explained the error to the Lamar city council which […]