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Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 held community service project near LCC

Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 held community service project near LCC

Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223’s Arrow of Light den recently conducted a service project by picking up trash along the walking trail behind the college.  Thank you to all the scouts who participated in a worthy cause!

Lamar RE-2 School Board has large audience of elementary students and families at meeting of March 10

Lamar RE-2 School Board has large audience of elementary students and families at meeting of March 10

Washington Elementary School students speaking in front of the RE-2 School Board The Lamar School Board had a full house at its March 10 meeting, as several elementary students and their families were in attendance.  All board members were present with the exception of student board member Armaan Gill.  The meeting was called to order, […]

Prowers County high school trap team registrations are open for 2025 season

Prowers County high school trap team registrations are open for 2025 season

Have you heard about the new extracurricular coed sport in Prowers County?  A high school trap team is open to area student athletes ages 6th thru 12th grade. After a fun and successful fall season in 2024 the coaches are excited for the start of the 2025 season. The spring season registration opened February 4th.  The student […]

Monthly Book Sale at Lamar Library will be February 7 and 8 from 9 am to 1 pm

Monthly Book Sale at Lamar Library will be February 7 and 8 from 9 am to 1 pm

What’s better than a good book on a cold day? All proceeds from the monthly book sales help the Lamar Library’s children’s reading programs.

Rupp's Truck and Trailer Repair makes generous donation to Hope Center

Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair makes generous donation to Hope Center

Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair in Lamar has been an integral part of our community.  Through their consistent generosity and commitment to service, they have been a driving force behind several local organizations that are making a meaningful impact, especially for those in need and for our youth.  Through their sponsorships and hands-on involvement, they […]

Frontier Bank in Lamar donates $500 to Prowers County Youth Council

Frontier Bank in Lamar donates $500 to Prowers County Youth Council

Presenting the $500 check to Prowers County Youth Council’s Director Courtney Neuhold are Frontier Bank Vice Presidents Brady Turpin (left) and Jake Chamberlain (right) The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, Kansas began a program called “#500 for Good” in 2018.  They award $500 to winning applicants selected from submissions by partner financial institution members. […]

RE-2 School board gets positive updates from elementary school principals at Nov. 11 meeting

RE-2 School board gets positive updates from elementary school principals at Nov. 11 meeting

All board members were present for the meeting as well as two of the three student board members.  The night’s agenda and minutes from the previous board meeting were approved unanimously.  There were no visitors in attendance wishing to speak to the board. Dave Tecklenburg, CFO for the district, gave a quarterly financial report, stating […]

2024 Toys for Tots collections underway soon

2024 Toys for Tots collections underway soon

As the holiday season draws near, keep in mind Toys for Tots is here!  Each year we rely on the generous donations from the community to make sure we can deliver hope to those kids who are less fortunate for the Christmas holiday.  All donations must be new and unwrapped for ages newborn – 15 […]

Blindzones... Every Vehicle Has Them: Colorado troopers want to end these predictable tragedies

Blindzones… Every Vehicle Has Them: Colorado troopers want to end these predictable tragedies

(COLO)—Nothing is more devastating to a parent than watching their child get hurt. Kids and Car Safety, a nationwide nonprofit, reported an alarming statistic showing 110 children are hit by vehicles in parking lots and driveways every week in the United States. Colorado State Patrol reviewed data over the last five years (2019 – 2023) and […]

Holly Saddle Club hosting Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Sept. 14

Holly Saddle Club hosting Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Sept. 14

The Holly Saddle Club is hosting the Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Saturday, September 14 at 4pm at the Holly Arena. Included are Barrel racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race and goat tying. Ages 7 and under leadline, 7 and under ride by themselves, 8 – 13, 14 – 18. $15 total entry fee which goes to end of […]

Local stylists provided free back-to-school haircuts for area youth

Local stylists provided free back-to-school haircuts for area youth

Leticia (Letty) Rodriguez-Vargas, owner of Salon D-Letty in Lamar, and four other stylists had a busy day on Saturday, August 10. The group provided 88 free back-to-school haircuts for area pre-K through college students.  In addition to the free haircuts provided, breakfast and lunch were also served throughout the day. Pictured (left to right): Alexis […]

More Colorado children will get state-funded full-day preschool this year

More Colorado children will get state-funded full-day preschool this year

Gov. Jared Polis reads to a preschool class last August to celebrate the rollout of the state’s universal preschool program State officials say more than 11,000 Colorado children will get free full-day classes through the state’s universal preschool program this year, more than double the number last year. The increase means progress towards one of […]

FFA State President 2024-2025 is Windsor Leighty from McClave

FFA State President 2024-2025 is Windsor Leighty from McClave

What’s up Colorado FFA! I’m Windsor Leighty from the McClave FFA chapter in southeastern Colorado. I am honored to be serving as your 2024-2025 State President. I have grown up in the rural town of McClave where I was around production agriculture and developed a true passion for faith, family, and agriculture. As a little […]

Share the Spirit Foundation hosting "The Sneaker Ball" fundraiser August 17, 2024 from 6-9 pm

Share the Spirit Foundation hosting “The Sneaker Ball” fundraiser August 17, 2024 from 6-9 pm

One of the area’s favorite charity groups, Share the Spirit Foundation, is hosting “The Sneaker Ball” on Saturday, August 17, from 6-9 PM.  The fundraiser is being held at The Max Chophouse, located at 201 S. Main Street in Lamar.  There will be a free appetizer bar and music provided by DJ Heather Curtis.  The […]

Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty participate in recent events

Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty participate in recent events

Queen Jaelin Parker at the Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair   The Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty girls have been busy!  Queen Jaelin Parker recently attended the Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair on July 19th and 20th.  She assisted in carrying the rodeo sponsor flags during the PRCA Rodeo and got to do a lap on her […]