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Local high school seniors honored by Zonta Club of Prowers County as 2025-2026 “Zonta Girls”
At their monthly meeting in April, the Zonta Club of Prowers County honored 6 local high school girls as “Zonta Girls” for their respective high schools. These outstanding senior girls were chosen by their school counselors based on their all-around good character and their involvement in making a difference in their schools. Each girl honored […]
Southern Plains hosting 9th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on April 25, 2026
Pictured are the 2025 Daddy Daughter Dance committee members with $4000 donation check. Left to right: Meena Shelton, Roni Vallejos, Kelsie Cedeno, Jana Weimer, Jenna Davis, and Alicia Downing The 9th Annual Southern Plains “Wild About You” Daddy Daughter Dance will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the […]
2026 Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation benefit auction raises $33,205
Thank You to the Community from Doug Harbour On behalf of the Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation, we would like to thank Lamar, Colorado and whole tri-state community for a super successful benefit auction held on Saturday, March 14th. Nashville recording artist Claire Dunn singing out national anthem set a magnificent tone for the night! […]
Lamar Rotary Club holds evening of thanks for supporters and volunteers
The Lamar Rotary Club had a fun evening recently, thanking those who help make their annual dictionary project and Kids’ Christmas a success every year. This evening event was held to let local businesses and organizations know how much they are appreciated. Per Rotarian Judy Turpin: “In the photo you will Rotarians as well […]
Commemorative rifle being auctioned at Tri-State 9-11 event March 14
Lamar Outdoor Sports is donating a Rossi 22-caliber action commemorative rifle to be auctioned at the Tri-State 9-11 banquet and fundraiser event March 14th, 2026 at Tavern 1301.
7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex
The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex. Hosted by the Lamar Community College Foundation, this annual event brings together community members, businesses, and regional partners for an evening of live music, a BBQ dinner, games, and a live auction – all […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center in dire need of financial help
Domestic Safety Resource Center (DSRC) in Lamar provides a vital service to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking not only in Lamar and Prowers County, but also for victims in Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. It operates under the umbrella of an IOG (Interagency Oversight Group) for the About F.A.C.E. (Families […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County taking orders for annual Rose Day – deadline to order is March 2
Picture are Jane Felter, Zonta Rose Day Chair (left) and Linda Hawkins, owner of Flower Boutique The members of Zonta Club of Prowers County are currently taking orders for yellow roses. The last day to order is March 2nd. The price is the same as last year, which is $6.00 each, delivered to Lamar, […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County holds meeting February 10, 2026 – Andrea Crespin FNP-C presents program, donations given to two local charities
Andrea Crespin, FNP-C on left with Zonta President Cody Laughlin Presenting the program at the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Zonta Club of Prowers County meeting was Andrea Crespin, Family Nurse Practitioner with Prowers Medical Center. Andrea gave a very informative presentation on heart health for women, including eating healthy, identifying heart attacks & lifestyle […]
Lamar Area Hospice, SECCI recipients of generous donation from BBB Committee
Lamar Area Hospice’s Children’s Good Grief program and SECCI (Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative) were the recipients of donations from the 2025 BBB (Beers and Brats for Boobies) fundraiser. Both organizations were presented with a $42,000 check on February 9, 2026, with $31,000 earmarked for Lamar Area Hospice and $11,000 for SECCI. Representatives from both organizations […]
The Prowers Journal welcomes SafeCare Colorado as new advertiser
The Prowers Journal is happy to welcome SafeCare Colorado as a new advertiser/sponsor for our paper. SafeCare Colorado is a free, voluntary, in-home parenting program for families with at least one child age five or under. The program provides weekly in-home support sessions with services provided to seven counties – Prowers, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Otero, […]
Lamar Rotary Club inducts Jason Whisenand January 15, 2026
Left to right, Rotarian and sponsor Judy Turpin, Jason Whisenand and Rotary President Meagan Hillman
Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presents $90,000 check to Lamar Area Hospice
Presenting the annual donation check to Lamar Area Hospice are Lamar Hospice Fundraising Committee members: Front, left to right – Christa Melgoza, Collette Widener, and Executive Director of Lamar Area Hospice Deb Pelley. Back, left to right – Cheryl Preisser, Lisa Farmer, Kim Burgess, Norma Swanson, Robbie Sue Young, Rose Ann Yates, Amy Fort, and […]
Lamar Scooter’s Coffee makes generous donation to Cornerstone Resource Center
Left to right – Amber Hunt (Lamar Scooter’s store manager), Dale Willhite (local Scooter’s franchise owner), and Rosie Gomez (Executive Director of The Cornerstone Resource Center Dale Willhite, owner of Lamar’s Scooter’s Coffee franchise, along with store manager Amber Hunt, recently presented a $2,500 donation check to Rosie Gomez, Executive Director of The Cornerstone Resource […]
