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Zonta Scholarship Winners Announced

Zonta Scholarship Winners Announced

Pictured is Sheridan Rushton receiving a $1,300.00 L.C.C. Scholarship from the Zonta Club of Prowers County. Her mother, Mrs. Rushton is on the left and Karen Ketcham on the right and Rosemary Marrin on the far right. Dorian Ray received a $1200.00 Open Scholarship and Kelsi Jo Greenfield received a $1200.00 Non-Traditional scholarship, but were […]

Over $130,000 Available in 2014-15 Scholarships

Over $130,000 Available in 2014-15 Scholarships

(Lamar, Colorado; February 27, 2014) Lamar Community College offers a variety of scholarships for traditional and adult students. A complete list of scholarships, eligibility requirements, and their applications can be found at www.lamarcc.edu/scholarship. LCC’s Presidential Scholarships are academic merit scholarships awarded to outstanding graduating Colorado high school seniors. Today is the last day to apply […]

Local Families Receive Support to Apply for College Financial Aid

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 […]

Local Families Receive Support to Apply for College Financial Aid

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 […]

$19,000 in Scholarship Funds Still Available at LCC

$19,000 in Scholarship Funds Still Available at LCC

(Lamar, Colorado; October 29, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation has $19,000 in remaining scholarship funds available for the fall and spring semesters. If you are a current student or plan to attend LCC in Spring 2014 and meet the scholarship criteria, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Through a generous grant […]

LCC Scholarship Opportunities, Fall Orientations, and Summer Courses

LCC Scholarship Opportunities, Fall Orientations, and Summer Courses

With the majority of the summer courses beginning on May 28th Lamar Community College’s campus is a buzz. Summer semester has a variety of opportunities for the local community, including renewable energy technology, cosmetology/nail tech, certified nurse aide, computer information systems, and general education courses. Those interested in taking a course are encouraged to contact […]

Zonta Club of Prowers County Scholarships Available

Zonta Club of Prowers County Scholarships Available

Applications for the 2013 Open Scholarships (traditional and non-traditional), Lamar Community College Open Scholarship, and Jane M. Klausman Scholarship are available at the Zonta Club of Prowers County web site http://zontadistrict12.org/prowers/. Please visit the website for application criteria and information or contact Karen Ketcham at 336-5550, or Courtney Holt-Rogers at 336-1200. Zonta Club of Prowers […]

Lamar Community College hosts College Goal Sunday

Lamar Community College hosts College Goal Sunday

College Goal Sunday is a statewide event that assists students in filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the FAFSA.  While, College Goal Sunday has occurred in previous years, this is the first year Lamar Community College has been a host site for the event.  The event was free […]

Business of the Week - Lamar Elks Lodge #1319

Business of the Week – Lamar Elks Lodge #1319

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 the Lamar Elks Lodge #1319. Give them a call at: 719.336-7886 Lamar Lodge #1319 began in May, 1915, […]

PMC Auxiliary Contributes to LCC Students

PMC Auxiliary Contributes to LCC Students

Members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary (left to right: Donna Alexander, Vivian Ply, Helen Emick, Kathy Smith, Mary Rita Simmons, Eileen Hartshorn, and Helen Cook) stand with Lamar Community College President John Marrin as they give a “large” donation to the Lamar Community College Foundation. The annual gift provides four $1,000 scholarships to Level […]

Lamar Community College Foundation Accepts Donation

Lamar Community College Foundation Accepts Donation

  Lamar Community College President John Marrin (left) and LCC Foundation Chair Norm Arends accept a donation from Frontier Bank President Clay Whitham for a 2012-2013 Presidential Scholarship. This year’s Frontier Bank Presidential Scholarship recipient is Jamie Nordyke, a 2012 Lamar High School graduate. The LCC Foundation solicits and administers a multitude of scholarships for […]

Business of the Week - Eagles Lodge

Business of the Week – Eagles Lodge

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 The Lamar Eagles Lodge, located at 1220 South Main Street in Lamar and you can call them at: 719.336.3780 Who are the […]

Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary

Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary

Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary members raise funds throughout the year to give back as scholarships to four Lamar Community College Level II (Registered Nurse/Associate Degree in Nursing) students. “We’re always looking for new members and additional ways to fundraise,” commented member Helen Emick. Since most of their projects revolve around handwork, individuals who can crochet, […]

LSS HONORS TRiO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

LSS HONORS TRiO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

  (Lamar, Colorado, February 24, 2012) Lamar Community College Learning Support Services awarded nearly $18,000 in scholarships to 23 well-deserving TRiO students at a dinner and reception held on February 21.  Each recipient was identified based on academic performance, participation in TRiO events, and unmet need identified on their 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]

LCC EMT-BASIC COURSE FILLS AREA NEED

LCC EMT-BASIC COURSE FILLS AREA NEED

 Southeast Colorado ambulance services are in need of assistance. Over the past decade, area agencies have seen a significant increase in the number of emergency calls.  Unfortunately, they have also seen a substantial decrease in the number of qualified area Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s).  To assist in narrowing this gap, Lamar Community College is currently […]

Cinco de Mayo, Perfect Day

Cinco de Mayo, Perfect Day

The weatherman was overdue to forecast a good Saturday, May 7, for this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration in Lamar, and he came through in style for participants of the event at North Side Park. Roads and side streets were blocked off surrounding the park and by mid-morning, many of the booths had been set […]

Local Scholarships Selected by Lamar Alumni

Local Scholarships Selected by Lamar Alumni

Lamar Union High School / Lamar High School Alumni Association announces four scholarship recipients chosen by the association from the 2011 graduation classes. Adam Parker – Lamar High School – Attending CSU Pueblo this fall to follow a business career. Ashley Lawrence – Lamar High School – College bound in Colorado to become a forensic […]

Area Students Receive $8,500 in Scholarships from Elks Lodge

Area Students Receive $8,500 in Scholarships from Elks Lodge

    The Lamar Elks Lodge, #1319 and the National Elks Foundation, awarded $8,500 in scholarships to southeast Colorado students during an awards dinner, Monday, May 2, as National Youth Week is being observed. Twenty-one elementary school youngsters participated in the Americanism essay contest, submitting a short theme of what being an American meant to […]

Voces Unidas Expanding Scholarship Offers

Voces Unidas Expanding Scholarship Offers

Voces Unidas in Lamar has planned several scholarship fund-raising events, including sale of red roses in time for Mother’s Day this year, May 8. Voces Unidas members will hand-deliver a rose to your mother on Friday, May 6 for a $5 fee, including the rose from Flower Boutique in Lamar. April 25 is the deadline […]