The Prowers Journal

Xcel gas bills to drop almost 12% for rest of 2024 as wholesale gas prices remain low

Colorado’s largest utility will pass on savings as it seeks a permanent rate increase starting in February A combination of growing natural gas production and mild weather, leading to a buildup of stored reserves, will help lower monthly bills for Xcel Energy residential and small commercial customers by as much as 12% for the last […]

City of Lamar July Sales and Use Tax July 2024

  Sales and Use taxes for July of 2024, collected in August, show an overall increase of 7.29% from last year, a difference of $30,332.06.  Year to date numbers increased as well, by 8.13%, or $282,022.65.  Restaurant and liquor stores saw a decline from last year in July’s numbers, as did other retail and hotel/motels.  […]

History is made as first game at new Thunder Stadium is played September 13, 2024

The inaugural football game played in the much-anticipated new Thunder Stadium was Friday, September 13, 2024. The Thunder didn’t disappoint and went on to defeat the Bennett Tigers 43-16 in a hard-fought game. Anxious fans streamed through the gates, excited not only about seeing the first home game of the season, but eager to finally […]

PAWsitive Recovery program fosters animals while their owners receive treatment for drug/alcohol addiction

Simon Rubick and his rescue dog “Tonk” Simon Rubick had lost almost everything to decades of alcoholism and drug addiction. In 2022, he found himself without a vehicle and without a home, which forced his two teenage children to move in with friends. He had burned bridges with friends and family and it took a […]

Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s office

Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50th reunion with a weekend of events

  The Class of 1974 The Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrated a milestone during the weekend of September 13-15, gathering for our 50th reunion.  Classmates from near and far met in Lamar to spend time reminiscing with old friends and sharing memories and stories about life since high school.  We had a great […]