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LiveWell Prowers County Named a National Health Impact Award Finalist
Partnership for Healthier America chooses Colorado organization as an Impact Award Finalist WASHINGTON, DC —May 19, 2016 — LiveWell Prowers County has been named by the Partnership for A Healthier America (PHA) as one of 5 Impact Award finalists at its Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Impact […]
Lamar City Council Okays Special Event and Premise Modification Applications
The Lamar City Council held three public hearings during their Monday night meeting, May 23rd, beginning with the application for a temporary modification of premises request from Jay Gruber, owner of the Buzzard’s Roost for the June 11-12 annual Country Jam and the September 17-18, 2016 Annual Road Jam. A portion of Hickory Street in […]
Syncora Lawsuit Against ARPA Ratepayers Dismissed
Syncora Guarantee Corp. of New York, a bond insurer for the Lamar Repowering Project, has seen its lawsuit against the Ratepayers recently dismissed in court. The lawsuit was filed in August 2015 against Colorado Mills, the Ports to Plains Truck Plaza and the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn. The suit alleged that the defendants, through their […]
LCC Baseball Players Receive Honors
(Lamar, Colorado; May 20, 2016) The Lamar Community College Baseball team had a particularly successful group of sophomore players this past season. In addition to the early signing of players to continue playing baseball at four-year universities, several have received honors both on the field and in the classroom. “The 2016 sophomore class was […]
Colorado Employment Situation for April 2016
Total nonfarm payroll jobs declined 2,000 from March to April to 2,593,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 2,800 and government increased 800. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point in April to 3.1 percent. The number of people actively […]
Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 17, 2016) Lawrence Brase and Dale Specht were selected as the 2016 Lamar Community College Outstanding Alumni of the Year. They were honored LCC’s Annual Antelope Night held on May 6. President John Marrin introduced Brase and Specht, remarking on their personal successes since their time at LCC as well as their […]
Lamar Days Schedule of Events – May 20/21
LAMAR DAYS 2016 – “BIG DREAMS FROM A SMALL TOWN” May 20-21, 2016 – Schedule of Events 6:45-7:45am – “Wake Up Lamar Breakfast” Sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Come eat a hearty Breakfast! Eagles Aerie – 1220 S Main 6:30pm – 21st Annual Lamar Days Rod Run “No Booze Cruise & Poker […]
Shelby Davis, Recipient of Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship
Shelby Davis of McClave is this year’s recipient of the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Southeast Developmental Services. For the past five years, SDS has awarded a $500 scholarship to a deserving high school student who plans to further their educational career. The funds are derived from recycled cans, contributed by donors who are […]
Local Funding for 9/11 Memorial Sought
A montage of patriotic drawings by local school students is currently on display as part of the Tri-State 9/11 Memorial Fund. The display is on view at Community State Bank on North Main Street in Lamar. The memorial, which is now planned to be located at Big Timbers Museum, will honor first responders and military […]
American Legion Post #71Presents Thrall with Flag
Local American Legion Post #71 of Lamar presented Doug Thrall, owner of the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn with a plaque and flag as a way of saying thanks for his support of the organization for the past five years. City Councilman Kirk Crespin and Prowers County Commissioner, Ron Cook, were also on hand for the presentation. […]
Work and Play at HOPE Center
“After checking for traffic at the intersection, they’re usually running out the door, heading for the Tree Farm,” which is the way Emily Neischburg described the HOPE Center kids involvement with outdoor activities adjacent to the Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar. Neischburg, the Executive Director of Heathy Places, was on hand with […]
GP Aggregates – ARPA Finalize Rail Spur Sale
GP Aggregates, LLC (“GP”), a Colorado company conducting various business activities, including aggregate mining operations in and around Lamar, CO has purchased certain rail facilities and a rail spur that formerly served the Lamar Repowering Project power plant from the Arkansas River Power Authority (“ARPA”). The rail facilities include track improvements connected to the main […]
Lamar Lions Host Annual Pancake Breakfast May 21st
The Lamar Lions Club members will flip pancakes Saturday, May 21st at the Masonic Lodge building at 219 ½ South Main Street from 6am to 9am. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The traditional Lamar Days breakfast of pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, has been an annual Lions Club […]
Public Survey to Assist Economic Development Plan – Prowers County
Hello Everyone – Prowers County is in the process of creating an Economic Development Plan. We are seeking your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your feedback is valuable and will help shape the strategies used to strengthen our economy. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Prowers We would like this survey to reach […]
Your Family Can Cook!
Unfortunately, some food or snack choices for kids may range between only corn dogs to candy bars. That, coupled with a lack of proper exercise, are some of the reasons Prowers County has one of the highest youth obesity rates in Colorado. Healthy Places has been at work to offer a healthier alternative to regular […]
