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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 […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill eight (8) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2029. Any person living in Prowers County or owning property […]
Jamie Callaway announces candidacy for Prowers County Coroner
Hi I am Jamie Callaway and I am seeking to be the next Prowers County Coroner. I have been a funeral Director and embalmer for the past 14 years, serving families with respect, dignity and transparency. I am a Colorado native, who graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, with a bachelor of […]
2026 Democratic Caucus and County Assembly will be held March 7th
EZ Guide to the Prowers County Democratic Caucus/Assembly WHO: All welcome! (But only Prowers County residents registered as Democrats on or before February 9th can vote on the various actions.) WHAT: Official meeting for Democrats from all precincts of Prowers County. This event is a combination of Caucus and Assembly. We will be working on tasks […]
2026 Republican Caucus and County Assembly will be held March 7th
SAVE THE DATE! Please bring valid ID, as well as a pen. All registered Republicans are encouraged to participate in this very important process. Please tell your fellow Republican friends and family. The Prowers County Republican Party will hold the 2026 Republican Caucus and County Assembly on the same day this year. The Caucus and Assembly will be held […]
Lamar Lions Club hears about the importance of finishing the Arkansas Valley Conduit at recent meeting
Bill Long, President of Board of Directors for SECWCD speaks to Lamar Lions Club members At the Lamar Lions Club meeting on February 11, the guest speaker was Bill Long, President of the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (SECWCD). In addition to myself, also invited to the meeting were Lamar […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office stops vehicle/apprehends suspect in shooting incident
On Saturday, 2/14/26, at approximately 6:45pm, Prowers County Communications Center received a 911 call that originated in Coolidge, KS, regarding a drive-by shooting. Deputies responded to the east end of the county just in case the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office needed assistance. While responding, deputies were advised of a victim being shot at just inside Colorado. Multiple […]
Mrs. Prowers County 2026 Crowned
Diana Lynn Woller, Mrs. Prowers County PRESS RELEASE: ON AUGUST 1, 2025, Diana Lynn Woller of Lamar was selected to be Mrs. Prowers County 2026. Mrs. Prowers County is a local representative of the married women who will go on to represent our community in the upcoming Mrs. Colorado pageant on April 6, 2026, at […]
CSU Extension announces open enrollment for 2026 4-H year
Enrollment for the 2026 4-H Year Is Now Open — Sign Up Today! Lamar, CO – The CSU Extension Office in Prowers County is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026 4-H program year is officially open. Families are encouraged to register early and explore the wide variety of projects available to youth […]
“Goin’ Fishin’ ” – Andy Wyatt announces retirement as Prowers County Assessor
Prowers County Assessor announces he is “goin’ fishin’ “ To all of the property owners and individuals in Prowers County; there is a time for everything according to the book of Ecclesiastes. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your County Assessor since January 13, 1987. Nearly 40- years of public service […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners holds work session, hears concerns from Hartman resident
Meeting with the Prowers County Commissioners in their morning work session on Tuesday, February 10 were Brooke Matthew, CSU Extension SE Region Director, Michaela Mattes, Agronomist with CSU Extension Office, and Claudia Terrazas, Spanish Language Specialist with CSU Extension Office. Ms. Matthew provided copies of the newest Prowers County 4-H newsletter, explaining that they have […]
Wylee Wollert announces candidacy for Prowers County Assessor
Wylee Wollert Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Assessor. For nearly two years, I have had the privilege of working in the Prowers County Assessor’s Office, training and working side by side with current Assessor Andy Wyatt and the Deputy Assessor. This hands-on experience has allowed me […]
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, […]
