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Lions Club flag project will have live remote broadcast on KLMR April 19
The Lamar Lions Club flag project is coming into the homestretch of their fundraising quest, still hoping to be able to have a dedication ceremony June 14 on Flag Day. KLMR will be doing a live remote broadcast from the Colorado Welcome Center on Saturday, April 19, from 9 am to 1 pm, during which […]
Cornerstone Resource Center celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Happy Spring to everyone! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we started off strong with having our mayor, Kirk Crespin, sign a proclamation declaring the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Lamar, CO. The safety and will being of our children is very important and we want all children to thrive. You […]
Tri-State 9-11 Tribute President Doug Harbour thanks citizens
On behalf of the Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation, I wish to thank our Prowers County Commissioners, Lamar City Administration, Southeast Colorado businesses and the public for their support of our recent fundraiser/auction. This event was held on March 22nd at the Historic Cow Palace Inn/Tavern 1301, where we were treated to a phenomenal brisket dinner. […]
Southeastern Development Services provides vital services to our area
Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS) just might be one of the most important community-serving nonprofits in our area that many people have never heard of. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve heard of it and seen the building on 4th St in Lamar but never gave much thought as to what SDS actually does or what […]
Share the Spirit Foundation supplies new shoes at Southeastern Developmental Services
Share the Spirit volunteers, as well as Megan Kirmer with SDS (second from right) pose with a happy recipient of a new pair of shoes Approximately 50 adult individuals served by Southeastern Developmental Services in Lamar received a new pair of shoes and socks courtesy of Share the Spirit Foundation. Karen Voepel, Co-Founder of Share […]
Annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute banquet and fundraiser to be held March 22, 2025
The annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute banquet and fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 22 at the Historic Cow Palace Inn/Tavern 1301 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door the evening of the event and cost $20 per plate. A brisket meal will be served, followed by silent and live auctions. Among the […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County initiates Danielle Cook as new member
President Connie Jacobsen, Danielle Cook, Cody Laughlin & Chris Chandler. Zonta Club of Prowers County initiated a new member, Danielle Cook, at their meeting on March 11th. Marsha Page was the guest speaker, speaking about her involvement in our community. She also was instrumental in helping to organize The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department Youth […]
Sparrow House Ministries in dire need of new refrigerated truck for food pantry – GoFundMe has been set up
Sparrow House Ministries runs a food pantry in Lamar to help people struggling to pay for groceries. They get food from as far away as Pueblo. For a long time the non-profit has used a refrigerated truck named “Betty” to pick up food from the far away providers. Unfortunately, it’s time for Betty to retire. […]
Zonta Club taking orders for its 2025 “Rose Day” – deadline to order roses is March 3
Zonta Club of Prowers County is again selling yellow roses in celebration of International Women’s Day, which is March 8th. This day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, The gift of a rose is a way for people to give tribute to those women who have inspired […]
Fundraising dinner and auction held for Lamar Lions club flag project
Left to right: John Davis with the Lamar Lions Club, Leslie Stagner from the Colorado Welcome Center, and Leroy Mauch Fundraising efforts continue for the Lamar Lions Club’s flagpole project. A fundraising dinner/auction was held at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Due to room size constraints, seating was limited to […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County donates to Care Net Pregnancy and Domestic Safety Resource Center at recent meeting
Left to right – Zonta V.P. Cody Laughlin, P.E.P. Director Tallie Harmon, and Zonta President Connie Jacobsen The Prowers County Zonta Club met on February 11th. Tallie Harmon, Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity, was the guest speaker. Zonta members presented the proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Care Net Pregnancy Center and the Domestic […]
Monthly Book Sale at Lamar Library will be February 7 and 8 from 9 am to 1 pm
What’s better than a good book on a cold day? All proceeds from the monthly book sales help the Lamar Library’s children’s reading programs.
Washington Elementary School in Lamar the recipient of donation to their new Arts Program
Left to right, Vincent Gearhart, LaNette DeLoach Gearhart and Rose Ann Yates present a $1,500 donation to Washington Elementary School Art Instructor Leandra Chavez on behalf of the Southeast Colorado Arts Council/Anne Boken Trust The Southeast Colorado Arts Council/Anne Boken Trust recently made a $1,500 donation to Washington Elementary School in Lamar for their […]
Lamar Area Hospice receives donation from proceeds of Backyard Bash, Angel Open
Front row, left to right: Christa Melgoza; Deb Pelley, Executive Director of Lamar Area Hospice and Rose Ann Yates Back row, left to right: Cheryl Preisser, Jane Gardiner Dykes, Robbie Sue Young, Patti Emick, Melonee Marcum, Janine Reed and Collette Widener The Lamar Area Hospice was recently the recipient of a very generous donation. […]
Lamar Lions Club receives donation from Two Shot Goose Hunt towards flag project
Pictured, left to right: Leslie Stager with the Colorado Welcome Center, Lion John Davis, Lions Club president Travis Melton, Roseann Yates with the Two Shot and Lion Gordon Guihen The Lamar Lions Club recently received a generous donation from the Two Shot Goose Hunt to be used towards its flag project at the Colorado Welcome […]
