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Lamar Rotary Club inducts Jason Whisenand January 15, 2026
Left to right, Rotarian and sponsor Judy Turpin, Jason Whisenand and Rotary President Meagan Hillman
Thomas “Tommy” Dunagan announces bid for re-election as Prowers County Coroner
I am writing to formally announce that I am seeking re-election as Prowers County Coroner and to share with the community why I believe this work — and this office — matters. Over the past three years, I have been proud to lead a complete transformation of the Prowers County Coroner’s Office. My goal from […]
Lamar Community College Announces Participation of Three College Staff in the AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellows Program
LCC is proud to announce that three members of its campus community, Dorothy Choat, Financial Aid Director, Dr. Morgan Clark, Director of Nursing & Allied Health Ed. Programs, and Dr. Zach Sands, Humanities Faculty, have been selected to join the prestigious New Leadership Academy (NLA) Fellows Program, a six-month national leadership development initiative hosted by […]
Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presents $90,000 check to Lamar Area Hospice
Presenting the annual donation check to Lamar Area Hospice are Lamar Hospice Fundraising Committee members: Front, left to right – Christa Melgoza, Collette Widener, and Executive Director of Lamar Area Hospice Deb Pelley. Back, left to right – Cheryl Preisser, Lisa Farmer, Kim Burgess, Norma Swanson, Robbie Sue Young, Rose Ann Yates, Amy Fort, and […]
Abigail Barr named to fall semester academic honors list at Nebraska Wesleyan University
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 20, 2026) – Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 fall semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work are eligible for consideration. […]
Lamar RE-2 announces update on boys’ volleyball consideration for LHS
Lamar School District RE-2 210 West Pearl Street Lamar, Colorado 81052 Phone: (719) 336-3251 Fax: (719) 336-2817 January 13, 2026 Update on Boys’ Volleyball Consideration at Lamar High School Dear Students and Parents, Thank you to the families and community members who engaged in recent conversations regarding athletic opportunities at Lamar High School. Community interest […]
Birth Announcement – Beard
Gabe and Christine Beard of Lamar, Colorado, announce the birth of their son, Jaxson George Beard. Jaxson was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado, on January 6, 2026. Born at 8:38 am, he weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 20-3/4 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician. Joining Jaxson at home are […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen announces Candidacy for Re-Election
I, Jana Coen, am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Prowers County Clerk and Recorder. It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County, and I respectfully ask for the opportunity to continue serving our community. As County Clerk, I have been committed to serving all citizens […]
McClave Elementary School named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School – one of only two in Colorado
McClave Elementary School Named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School McClave is one of only two schools in Colorado to receive this prestigious national honor. McClave, CO – January 8, 2026 – McClave Elementary School is proud to announce it has been recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School for 2025. This national award, presented […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Bent-Prowers Cemetery District board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of the Bent-Prowers Cemetery District for the remainder of a term on the Board which will expire January 2028. Appointed members serve as volunteers. A Prowers County Application for Boards and Commissions is available on our website: www@prowersco.gov and should be […]
Lamar Utilities Board holds first meeting of 2026 on January 13
The Lamar Utilities Board met on January 13 for its first meeting of 2026. Purchase orders 2025-02177 through 2025-02430 totaling $1,021,571.96 were approved. Of this amount, $996,228.74 needed board approval. Power purchased for December was the largest of these, in the amount of $537,677.43. Other large purchase orders were $191,920.00 to Powell electrical Systems, Inc., […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners holds first meeting of 2026 January 13
The Board of Prowers County Commissioners met for the first meeting of the year on January 13, 2026. At the morning work session, Tallie Harmon and Brent Bates with Prowers Economic Prosperity met with the commissioners to give a monthly update. Ms. Harmon recently returned from maternity leave and said she’s excited to be back […]
Ron Cook Seeking Re-Election for Prowers County Commissioner District #2
Ron Cook, District 2 Prowers County Commissioner Prowers County District 2 lies in the northwest corner of Prowers County and generally encompasses citizens living in the rural area of northwest Prowers County and citizens living in the west half of the Town of Bristol, the north one-third of the City of Lamar, and all […]
Anthony Letteer announces bid for Prowers County Coroner
Anthony Letteer, Candidate for Prowers County Coroner Public Announcement Letter Hello, I am writing to publicly announce that I am running for Prowers County Coroner. I have consistently served in Prowers County and look forward to continuing to serve our wonderful county and all of its citizens. I am committed to approaching this role […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins public engagement to inform Coloradans about new Firearms Safety Program
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 ensures that beginning August 1, […]
