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North Gateway Park Opening September 1
Work crews from the City of Lamar and staff from the state Department of Parks and Wildlife have focused on improvement projects at the former Valco Ponds, north of Lamar for the past several days. Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have been noticing more earth moving vehicles at the site recently, the first phase […]
Lamar Rec Advisory Board Focuses on Sports Plex
“We’re going to seek a $265,000 GoCo grant to complete the Sports Plex,” said Lamar Leisure Services Director, Rick Akers, as he addressed the Lamar Recreation Advisory Board during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 21. Akers presented board members a list of future city master plan projects that will require funding before they can advance. […]
Development of Valco Property Taking Shape
Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have noticed increased excavation work at the Valco property to the east, along the banks of the river and at the base of the bridge. Tom Brubaker, owner and manager of Valco is donating the land to the city, approximately 108 acres. He offered a brief outline of the work […]
Lamar Council Accepts Valco Property, Agrees on Conduit Payments
The Lamar city council voted to accept a donation of 108 acres of land belonging to Valco, Incorporated. There is no set date for the closing because the state must sign off on a reclamation plan for the property. Valco must re-plant vegetation and make certain changes to the land before it will […]