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New medical school coming to University of Northern Colorado as state tries to solve workforce shortages
An artist’s rendering of University of Northern Colorado’s College of Osteopathic Medicine shows one possibility of the building’s design May 1, 2024. The college will become Colorado’s third medical school and is part of a $247 million legislative package geared toward expanding health care programs at higher education institutions across the state amid a […]
Karson Roesch Awarded the 7th Annual Larry D. Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship
Karson Roesch, son of Kerry and Becky Roesch, is a graduate of McClave High School, and the recipient of the 7th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations Karson! About Larry D. Eberhardt: Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way in an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers […]
Lamar Community College Foundation’s recent Boots, Bling, and Blessings a big success
The Lamar Community College Foundation recently celebrated a milestone with its Sixth BBB – Boots, Bling, and Blessings fundraising event, presented by SECOM and the Southeast Colorado Power Association. Anna Carere of Anna Carere State Farm served as Master of Ceremonies. The event was not just a success but a resounding triumph, marking 50 years […]
Shoelaces and Support: A principal’s journey of healing and leadership after Columbine
Frank DeAngelis, a rehabilitation advocate and past principal of Columbine High School stands at the Columbine Memorial near Littleton, Colo. on April 8, 2024. / Photo by Bear Gutierrez. Credit: Bear Gutierrez In the days following the shooting at Columbine High School, its principal, Frank DeAngelis, started leaving his shoes untied. The loss of his students and […]
Community College Workforce Partnerships Receive $23 Million n State Grant – LCC will benefit
April 18, 2024 (Denver) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) will partner on critical workforce development projects that received more than $23 million through the state’s competitive Opportunity Now program. Created two years ago by House Bill 22-1350, Opportunity Now seeks innovative solutions to meet Colorado’s workforce needs through industry and education collaboration. The […]
Holly FBA Students compete at 2024 State Leadership Conference
Nineteen members of the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America from Holly High School had the opportunity to attend and compete at the 2024 FBLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout the conference, members had the opportunity to make connections with members across the state, network with business professionals, showcase their talents and skills, and become better […]
LHS Students Make All-State Band
Angel De La Paz (trumpet) and Bianca Hernandez (clarinet) earned spots in the prestigious Colorado All-State Band, the top honor for high school musicians in Colorado. Members of the 110-piece band auditioned and competed with band students from all over Colorado. The All-State Band rehearsed for three days on the University of Northern Colorado campus […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board Meeting of April 8, 2024
The Lamar School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on April 8. All members of the Board were present for the meeting with two attending by phone. The Board approved minutes of the last meetings. There were no visitors wishing to speak to the Board. Superintendent Chad Krug gave an update on the scoreboard […]
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site and Park Partners to Host Exhibit Grand Opening
National Park Service – U.S. Department of the Interior Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site 1301 Maine Street P.O. Box 249 Eads, CO 81036 719-438-5916 Eads, Colorado- The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site and the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation will host the grand opening of History Colorado’s satellite exhibit titled The Sand […]
Prowers County Genealogical Society hosting a Genealogy Fair April 27, 2024
The Senior Center Building at 407 E. Olive St. in Lamar will be the site of a Genealogy Fair hosted by the Powers County Genealogical Society. The event will run from 1-4 PM and is free to the public. The Society’s researchers will be using Ancestry, Fold3 for military ancestors, Find a Grave and […]
LCC’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society inducts 37 new members
Lamar, Colorado, March 20, 2024 Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society inducted 37 new members during the spring induction ceremony held on Wednesday, March 20. New inductees include: Andrew Apodaca (Los Lunas, NM), Tiffany Backeberg (Colorado Springs), Cris Bardales (Granada, CO), Austin Birkhoff (Plano, TX), Aubrie […]
Lamar High School Academic Letter Awards Ceremony held March 20, 2024
The 32nd Annual LHS Academic Letter Awards ceremony was held on March 20, 2024 in the high school auditorium. The event is hosted by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Greg Eddy, Principal of LHS gave the welcome remarks, followed by Kayla Sailors, Counselor, who explained the criteria for earning the award. Lamar Chamber President, Melonee […]
RE2 Board of Education hears of Stadium Updates, Principal Updates at Regular Meeting March 18, 2024
Andy Fahrmeier with Hutton Construction gave an update to the RE2 School Board at the March 18, 2024 meeting, regarding the field turf portion of the new stadium construction project. Specifically discussed was if the Board wished to add graphics to the turf. The asphalt and concrete projects are well under budget, allowing for the […]
