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Governor Polis Kicks Off Pedal the Plains in Lamar
LAMAR – Governor Jared Polis today joined cabinet members, stakeholders and local leaders to kickoff of the Denver Post Pedal the Plains 2019. This ride is an opportunity for Coloradans to get out into communities on the eastern plains and celebrate the state’s agriculture industry. The ride will make stops in Lamar, […]
Hemp Processing Business Slated for Lamar
The Lamar City Council added an extra item to its September 9th meeting agenda to provide information for a proposed hemp processing business to be located at the former Kmart building at 701 North Main Street in Lamar. The council contacted by phone, Hiver Salley of Isolate Kings LLC and Tara Hosick, Prowers […]
July City Sales Tax Revenue is Up
The revenues from the July Lamar City Sales Tax, collected in August is up 6.11% and was up 5.70% for Total Sales and Use Tax collections. The tax revenue increase was $17,300 over last year and $17,826 for Total Sales and Use Tax collections. Taxes collected in 2018 were $312,831 and were $330,658 […]
Lamar Hosts 8th Annual 9/11 First Responder Tribute
There was good parade weather this past Saturday, September 7th ,sunny and cooler than usual, as the floats and entries lined the route beginning from Beech Streets and then along South 6th Street in Lamar. Just prior to the 10am start, small American flags were handed out to the crowds and shortly […]
Cow Palace Inn Closing Doors Pending Investor Restructuring
The Cow Palace Inn in Lamar has temporarily closed its doors, pending financing for a remodeling job under a new franchise. Owner, Doug Thrall told The Prowers Journal, a dozen employees were given notice on Thursday, September 5th as both the restaurant and the motel will be closed until further notice. Following its […]
Swisher Appointed to Holly Trustee Board
Rod Swisher was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Holly Trustee’s Board during their monthly meeting, September 4th. He is replacing Aaron Leiker who submitted his resignation at last month’s meeting. Swisher will fill that seat until April 2020 at which time, he and four other Trustee’s will be up for re-election […]
Construction Around Lamar
Several construction projects are becoming visible around Lamar including a facelift to the former Bettiann’s gift shop at 112 South Main Street in Lamar. Interior work has also been in progress through the past year, using some funding from the Lamar Redevelopment Authority. Current owner, Haley May Rhodes requested $10,000 to offset the […]
Boxley of Lamar – 2019 Governor’s Service Awards Recipients Announced
DENVER — Today, August 29, 2019, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera presented the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards. The awards are presented in recognition and appreciation to individuals, community and civic leaders for their outstanding contributions to volunteer service in Colorado. “Service comes in many forms, and we thank all of today’s award recipients for their […]
Colorado seat belt use increases to 88% – Usage is record for the state
STATEWIDE — More Coloradans will be buckling up when they hit the road for the Labor Day holiday weekend. According to a recent survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), seat belt use increased by 2% in 2019. This is the highest rate since record-keeping began in 1997 when the state […]
Lamar Utility Board Advised on 2020 Budget
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, noted that budget talks for 2020 are underway and Capital Outlay will include the scheduled 69KV breaker upgrade, distribution system upgrades, tree trimmings, wind turbine maintenance and safety and training education. An early estimate shows Capital Improvement projects at $985,000 and Operations and Maintenance at $527,500. Purchase […]
City Council Covers Varied Agenda
The council appointed Roger Stagner as the City of Lamar’s replacement representative to the Arkansas River Power Authority, ARPA. He will replace John Sutherland who resigned his position this past July following his retirement. Colleen Messersmith was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Lamar Housing Authority Board when the term of […]
Lamar Workforce Center Hosting Customer Appreciation and Job Fair Events Thursday, September 5
This September is Workforce Development Month, an annual tradition in Colorado. Throughout the month, the state’s Workforce Centers (a network of both state and county run employment and training offices) will be teaming with the Department of Labor and Employment to provide a variety of special events. Workforce Development Month began modestly in 2004 with […]
Veteran’s Health Fair Set for August 28th
The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is inviting area veterans to participate in their Health Fair set for Wednesday, August 28th at the VA Clinic at 1401 South Main Street in Lamar from 9am to 2pm. Their goal is to provide area veterans with a comprehensive educational opportunity regarding each vet’s VA healthcare. […]
Pedal The Plains Cycling Tour Showcases the Uniqueness of Southeastern Colorado
Highlighting Historical Sites of Lamar, Holly and Springfield Denver, CO (August 15, 2019) — The 3-day tour Pedal The Plains (PTP) presented by Viaero Wireless will take participants on a 200-mile adventure as they cycle through the Southeastern Plains of Colorado where history runs deep from outlaws and bandits, to the Santa Fe Trail […]
PMC Update for Prowers County Commissioners
Craig Loveless, Chief Executive Officer of Prowers Medical Center, shared the latest developments at the hospital with Prowers County Commissioners this past Tuesday, August 20th. Loveless said the transition to the end of summer has been mostly routine, but there has been activity with the annual back-to-school vaccines and sports physicals. “This is […]
