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Fort Hays State University announces spring 2026 graduates

HAYS, Kan. (June 5, 2026 ) – Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing. Lamar, CO Brandy Branom, Bachelor of Science in […]

La Junta’s Plaza Block Building receives Citizens State Bank Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc.

Aerial photo of the Plaza Block Building located at 10 East 1st St La junta, CO Photo Credit: Courtesy of Colorado Preservation Inc. (CPI) LA JUNTA, Colo. — The Plaza Block Building in La Junta has received the Citizens State Bank Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI), one of the state’s leading preservation honors. The […]

Priya Mayjoy of Lamar High School competes at 2026 International Science & Engineering Fair

Priya Mayjoy and her project at the International Science & Engineering Fair Lamar High School Junior Priya Mayjoy recently had the honor of spending a week in Phoenix, Arizona attending the International Science & Engineering Fair. She qualified through the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair held in Fort Collins in April as a sophomore. At […]

Local students bring home medals from State AAU martial arts championship

Several local martial arts students who train at Sun Do Sul Center under Grand Master Choi competed in the recent state AAU championships. The students will now be eligible to compete in the national championship at Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 27 – July 4. Riley Morris won two gold and one silver. Isaiah Satra won […]

Prowers County Clerk and Recorder announces change of address for 2026 Primary Election and ballot information for voters

Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Prowers County Election’s Department-Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Change of address for the 2026 Primary Election PROWERS COUNTY ANNEX, 1001 S. Main St, Lamar, CO. June 22nd – June 30th Ballots will be mailed out the week of June 8-12, 2026, so watch your mail boxes. DEMOCRATIC, […]

Abigail Barr named to Spring 2026 Nebraska Wesleyan University academics honors list

NWU students named to spring 2026 semester academic honors list LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2026 spring semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of […]

Journal Alert
Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from
Dixie Bitner receives prestigious O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Scholarship
Dixie Bitner, 2026 O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Scholarship recipient Dixie Bitner of Wiley High School is one of
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Obituary
Sally A. Jacobs – March 28, 1930 – June 4, 2026
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Sally A. Jacobs, will be
Steven Joseph Dreiling – January 4, 1981 – May 26, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Steven Dreiling will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June
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Events
Lamar School District RE-2 offering free summer meals for kids and teens
Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor – “Unsafe Water, Broken Promises, and No Path Forward”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hartman is in a condition that Colorado law does not have
SB26‑157 Solves the State’s Problem, Not Hartman’s Water Crisis Hartman —A Public Health Failure With No One Showing Up
Here it is, May 6th, and Hartman residents are facing unsafe water. The chlorine has
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Other Recent Articles
Birth Announcement – Salgado/Hernandez

Nydian Salgado and Luis M. Hernandez, Jr. of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a son Emiliano Israel Salazar Hernandez on April 22, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Emiliano was born at 1:26 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Grandparents are Elizabeth Salazar, Carlos Salazar, Esmeralda Garia and Luis Hernandez. Dr. Korker was the […]
Birth Announcement – Stanley-Asplin

Dasha Stanley-Asplin of Springfield, Colorado welcomed a daughter Oliva Grace Stanley on March 25, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Olivia arrived at 1:26 pm, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Siblings are Andren, Emmy, and Raine. Grandparents are Trevor and Veta (no last name provided). Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Gratta

Tony and Winter Gratta of Lamar welcomed a son Phineas Wayne Gratta on April 16, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Phineas arrived at 1:00 pm weighing 7 pounds, one ounce and measuring 19.75 inches. Siblings are Alexander, James, and Lucas. Grandparents are Jason and Jennifer Yant/Cathy. Dr. Forester was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Swopes

Tylor and Tana Swopes of Eads welcomed a daughter, Sutton Rae Swopes on April 21, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Sutton arrived at 1:13 pm weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Siblings are Paisley and Tripp. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Mauch

Skyler and Savanna Mauch of Lamar welcomed a son, Slaton Mauch on April 22, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Slaton arrived at 1:16 am weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Joining him at home is sibling Sloane. Grandparents are Mitch and Nikki Mauch. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Ramirez/Martinez

Celeste Ramirez and Paulray Martinez of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Zaniyah Jade Martinez on March 3, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Zaniyah arrived at 3:32 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches. Grandparents are Judy Ramirez/Allen Andrade and Paul Martinez/Elsa Mata. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Mulske

Jessica and Daniel Mulske of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter Blakely Zeray Mulske on March 18, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Blakely arrived at 3:48 am, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Eberhardt

Colton and Sarah Eberhardt of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl Lainey Lynn Eberhardt on March 20, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Lainey arrived at 12:39 pm, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches. Joining her at home is sibling Micah Mae Eberhardt. Grandparents are Troy & Lynn Eberhardt and Michelle Singleton. Dr. […]
Carla Rae Schroeder – June 21, 1945 – May 12, 2026

Carla Rae Schroeder, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on June 21, 1945, in Modesto, CA, arriving into this world at just over 2 lbs., Carla lived a life defined by resilience and strength. She graduated from Livingston High School in 1963 and […]
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