Archive for October 28th, 2025
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of October 28, 2026
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners held a regular work session October 28, hearing updates from Abbie Campbell, County Treasurer and Paula Gonzales, County Finance/Budget Officer. Also at the meeting to speak to the board were Jack Goble, General Manager of the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy and Leroy Mauch, Vice-Chairman of the Board of […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of October 28, 2025
The Lamar Utilities Board held a regular meeting on October 28, 2025. Board member Jill Bellomy was unable to attend. Chairman Doug Thrall welcomed new City Administrator Mitch Hammes, who introduced himself and expressed how much he is enjoying Lamar so far. First on the agenda was the approval of minutes from the October 14 […]
Wiley Lions Club hosting fundraiser for Wiley Rural Fire Department November 8
The Wiley Lions Club is having a dance/fundraiser for the Wiley Rural Fire Department on November 8th from 7-10 pm at the Wiley Community Center, 209 Pheasant Run. Kids 18 and under are free. Adults are $10 per person. Tickets are available at the door or from any Wiley Lions Club member. Food and drink […]
New City Administrator Mitch Hammes present at City Council Meeting October 27, 2025
Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by apologizing for the slight delay in the meeting’s start, as the work session prior to it lasted longer than expected. During the work session, discussion was held regarding parades and parade routes in the city and “how to make it fair and equitable for all the organizations who […]
Sparrow House Ministries needs community’s help to continue to feed hungry Prowers County families
Photo courtesy of the City of Lamar Sparrow House Ministries has been a fixture in Lamar since 2014 when Joel and Veronica Jacoby saw a need to fill the void left after the Mary and Martha Ministries’ food pantry closed after the retirement of Jerry and Betty Park. At the time, the Jacobys had been […]
