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Angelina Downing Selected to Represent Colorado at the National 4-H Conference in April
In December of 2017, Angelina Downing interviewed with the state 4-H office to represent Colorado at the national 4-H Conference in April of this year. Downing says “I was a little bit nervous because I interviewed last year and was just out of the running by one person.” As the holidays went by and […]
Enrollment Climbs at Lamar Community College
The headcount for Lamar Community College’s spring semester, according to President Linda Lujan, is up 9.9% and is showing a Full Time Equivalency of 10.39%. She added, “As of last week, only Trinidad Junior College surpassed LCC in growth in the Colorado Community College System.” Dr. Lujan told the Prowers County Commissioners that of […]
Southeast Crops & Livestock Expo (SCALE) Expands in 2nd Year
LAMAR, CO—Agriculture is the single biggest economic driver in Southeast Colorado. With an evolving industry, it is necessary for producers to stay on top of developments related to their farms and ranches. The 2nd Annual Southeast Crops and Livestock Expo (SCALE) provides those interested in agriculture an opportunity to hear from experts […]
Nieschburg Details Goals of Big Timbers Community Alliance for Commissioners
Emily Nieschburg, Executive Director of Big Timbers Community Alliance, told the Prowers County Commissioners that based on several community surveys and statewide health reports, the Alliance wants to focus on four specific goals for health improvement for local residents. “We found there are common themes of interest in our communities,” she explained during […]
Partners for HOPE Benefits from Donations
The Partners for HOPE received approximately $31,000 in donations from various local contributors and state and national organizations in December, according to HOPE Executive Director, Lori Hammer. She offered thanks to those persons whose contributions ranged from $5,000 to $100 to help maintain activities at the youth center at Lincoln School on North 10th Street […]
LCC Hosting Meeting on Willow Creek Nature Trail
(Lamar, Colorado; January 12, 2018) On Thursday, January 25, Lamar Community College will be hosting a stakeholder planning meeting regarding improvements to a portion of the Willow Creek Nature Trail that sits on its property. The meeting will be held from 5:30-7:00pm in the Large Lecture Hall of LCC’s Bowman Building; all in […]
LCC welcomes new Director of Financial Aid, Teresa Turner
(Lamar, Colorado; January 10, 2018) Lamar Community College is excited to announce the addition of Teresa Turner as the new Director of Financial Aid. Turner, who has extensive experience in financial aid for higher education, will bring a wealth of knowledge to the position. “We are delighted to welcome Teresa Turner ‘home’ […]
LCC honors 2017 Employees of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; January 8, 2018) Lamar Community College is proud to recognize the following staff and faculty members who have been selected as Employees of the Year: Tori Hawks, Administrator; Greg Cash, Faculty; Kurt Nieschburg, Classified Employee; and Julie Miller, Adjunct Instructor. These individuals have made a true and lasting impact on LCC as a […]
Lamar Community College Generates over $41 Million for Local Economy
Independent study shows LCC’s significant economic impact in FY 2015-2016 (Lamar, Colorado; December 18, 2017) An economic impact study conducted for Lamar Community College and the Colorado Community College System found that LCC, its students, and regional alumni added $41.1 million in income to the local economy in the 2015-2016 fiscal year. This […]
One Step Up Kids Going Buggy!!
Lamar kids are becoming more connected to the great outdoors. Students from One Step Up and the HOPE Center at Lincoln School have been working to complete two long-range projects. One is to see sod laid on the dirt playground at Lincoln School and the other is the completion of the skate park, […]
4-H Helping Hands Spread Holiday Cheer to Prowers County Nursing Homes
In the spirit of giving, Prowers County 4-H members participated in a community service put on by the 4-H county council officer. This year 4-H members assisted in putting together twenty-four fleece blankets for Lamar and Holly nursing home residents. The members also designed Christmas cards to give to each resident who received […]
LCC Announces Holiday Closures
(Lamar, Colorado; December 14, 2017) Lamar Community College’s fall semester has officially come to an end and the holidays are near. The LCC campus will be closed starting Monday, December 25, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2016, so that faculty and staff can spend time with their families. Certain departments […]
Rotary Kid’s Christmas Returns to Lamar
Lamar Rotary and Prowers County Rotaract members are preparing for their second annual “Rotary Kids’ Christmas,” on Saturday, December 16th at 10am – 2pm at the Shore Arts Center (117 N. Main Street). Complete with a visit and photo with Santa, there will be multiple activities appealing to kids and families as well as […]
Spur’N Lopes Equine Club hosts Vegas Challenge
(Lamar, Colorado; December 5, 2017) On November 28, the Lamar Community College Spur’N Lopes Equine Club hosted their first Vegas Challenge 4D Barrel Racing Jackpot in the LCC Equine Complex indoor arena. Barrel racers from Kansas to Colorado Springs ran a National Finals Rodeo (NFR) standard pattern to compare times with those […]
HOPE Center Benefits from Rupp Donation
Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair is a family based business. We are child-focused and we strive to support the community when it comes to education. Many loyal customers are local; therefore the progress of children is a very large focus of this company. As a small town, we know it takes a village to […]
