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2022 Year in Review – November
Here are some of the highlights of the year which had an impact on county residents Lamar Ballot Question 300 Defeated by Voters UNOFFICIAL NUMBERS 1,300 ballots were delivered to the County Clerk’s Office as of the close of voting at 7pm Tuesday, November 8th so the outcome may change. Question 300 was intended […]
2022 Year in Review – October
Here’s a review of some of the Highlights of 2022 in Prowers County 1819 Improvements are on the Right Track The upgrade, clean-up and paint job for the steam locomotive and coal car, the #1819 “Prairie Engine” that serves as a representation of the routes of travel across the High Plains, is almost […]
Bright Side Nutrition Grand Opening in Lamar
The Grand Opening for Bright Side Nutrition, a new, daily healthy spot in Lamar, Colorado at 111 West Elm Street, was held this past Saturday, December 31st, 2022, from 8am-4pm. There were fun specials, yummy treats, raffles, good vibes, and so much more. Bright Side offers over 60 different nutritious and delicious protein shakes filled […]
Riverside Communications, LLC signs agreement to purchase KLMR (AM) and KLMR-FM Radio
KLMR radio, in Lamar, Colorado, originally signed on the air as an AM radio station in December of 1948. Nearly 28 years later, KLMR-FM was added and signed on the air in November of 1976. Both stations were destroyed by a microburst in July of 2022 and 25/7 Media, Inc. subsequently elected to shut the […]
Brewing for Business with Prowers Economic Prosperity
Start the New Year with a business outline. Come to the monthly Brewing for Business seminar at Brew Unto Others at 119 South Main Street in Lamar, Thursday, January 5th. Are you ready to kick off the New Year by getting your financial health in order? Join Kristin Kee to make 2023 your […]
2022 Year in Review FEBRUARY
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County 100th Anniversary Banquet for Lamar Chamber of Commerce Teamwork was the central theme for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet held Friday, January 28th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The banquet was notable for several reasons, the […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Passport Winners
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce completed with holiday shopping promotion, geared to steer local residents to local merchants. The more a contestant shopped locally at participating merchants, the more often they got their Shop Small Promotion Passport stamped and had it entered for the grand drawing for Chamber Luv Bucks. The drawing for […]
LCC Begins Training Program for IT Technicians
A new information technology program is under development at Lamar Community College. Mittie Helm, Business Faculty and Kendra King, Department Head of the Cosmetology Department at Lamar Community College, briefed the Prowers Economic Prosperity board members on ways the new courses will help students find jobs in information technology. “The grant-funded program will develop in […]
Colorado Employment Situation – November 2022
4,300 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in November; Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.5% Since May 2020, Colorado’s private sector has grown by 448,500 jobs, compared to declines of 358,800 in early 2020. That translates to a job recovery rate of 125.0 percent and outpaces the U.S. rate of 107.2 percent. Household survey data: According […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Prepares for Annual Banquet; Seeks Citizen Nominations
The Lamar Chamber Board of Directors asks that you give thought to a nomination of an outstanding person that should be our Citizen of the Year for 2022. The announcement will be made at the Chamber Banquet on Friday, January 27th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. Get your nominees in now. The criteria […]
Lamar Utility Board Wraps up 2022
The Lamar Utilities Board approved Resolution No. 22-12-02 setting the Charter Appropriation Adjustment for 2023. The rate will become effective with 2023 billing and will be $0.0154 per kilowatt hour. The cost to customers is offset by $350,000 following a court decision regarding payments from ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, to be made […]
City Moves Forward on Recreation Grants
Proposals to apply for two different grants to create new outdoor recreational outlets for Lamar and area residents were approved by the Lamar City Council during the December 12th meeting. A grant request for $17,600 for an archery range north of North Gateway Park was approved. The Shooting Range Development Grant had been […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report: October 2022
City of Lamar sales tax revenue climbed 8.75% or $28,871 for this past October, compared to 2021 figures. Collections for this October were $358,797 compared to $329,925. Use Tax collections were up 45.53% for a gain of $12,496 and Total Sales and Use Tax collections increased by 11.34% for a gain of $40,685 […]
Highway 287 Lamar Project – Road Update
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project in Lamar continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. Work this week includes shoulder paving, curb and gutter paving, and ADA curb ramp paving. The following are […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity awarded Opportunity Zone Video Spotlight Grant though OEDIT
The grant was awarded to support the production of a video that features the community character and investment opportunities in Prowers County. This application was selected due to its potential for impact, alignment with local and state economic development goals, and broad community support. Cheryl Sanchez, Executive Director, is pleased to announce the Opportunity […]
