RSSArchive for April 12th, 2022

Letter to the Editor:  Kee Announcement for PMC Board Election

Letter to the Editor:  Kee Announcement for PMC Board Election

  My name is Kristin Kee, and I am proud to announce that I am running for a seat on the Prowers County Hospital District Board of Directors on May 3, 2022, and I am asking for your vote. My family and I moved to Lamar in 2009, and this is where my healthcare background […]

Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance Okayed by Council

Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance Okayed by Council

  The Lamar City Council modified an ordinance under the Lamar Municipal Code, Chapter 26, Section 26-7(b) which addresses traffic and vehicles specifically as to parking of large vehicles, truck tractors or semitrailers on city streets.  The council approved the new ordinance language on first reading in response to numerous complaints from area residents about […]

Lower Use Tax Revenues Drop City Taxes in Monthly Update

Lower Use Tax Revenues Drop City Taxes in Monthly Update

    Although the City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenues were up 11.84% over this time last year for a $32,783 gain, that increase was offset by the drop in Use Tax and Other Tax collections by 31.10% and 14.18% respectively for a decrease of $10,420.  However, the overall performance for February was up 7.18% […]