Cox Barton names Jenny Watts as top nursing leader
For immediate release January 19, 2023 Cox Barton County Hospital is pleased to announce Jenny Watts has accepted the role of administrative director of nursing. In January 2021, Reeds, Mo., native Watts joined Cox Barton as the nursing manager of the medical-surgical unit and emergency room. Watts has worked as a nurse for 18 years and has held several leadership positions. When the previous Nursing Director Heidi Clark left Cox Barton last fall for another leadership position within the system,
Arvest Launches New Subsidiary
Arvest Launches New Subsidiary – the Arvest Opportunity Fund – to Provide Alternate Funding for Small Businesses FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Jan. 12, 2023) – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce the Arvest Opportunity Fund, a wholly owned non-bank subsidiary currently providing loans and lines of credit to small businesses that fall just below bank loan policy requirements. As part of the Arvest Opportunity Fund program, loan recipients agree to receive financial education coaching for 12 months after funding.
The Lamar Board of Education Selects New Superintendent
RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES DURING THE 56-DAY CHALLENGE AND HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $15,000!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Joplin, MO – January 3, 2023 - Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. Resolve to make a positive change in 2023 by participating in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks’ (CBCO) 56-Day Challenge. Donors who complete the entire challenge will have a chance to win up to $15,000.To participate in the 56 Day Challenge, donors must give blood during January at any CBCO donor center or blood drive. Donors in January will receive a
Commission Agenda Meeting Jan-3-2023
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 3rd day of January 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the December 27, 2022, meetingApprove Monthly Reports PUBLIC
Commission Meeting Minutes Dec. 19, 2022
DECEMBER 19, 2022, 12TH DAY OCTOBER TERM NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the December 12, 2022, meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved December ExpendituresApproved
Commission Agenda Meeting Dec-19-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 19th day of December 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the December 12, 2022, meetingApprove December Monthly
Commission Meeting Minutes Dec. 5, 2022
DECEMBER 5, 2022, 10TH DAY OCTOBER TERM NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the November 28, 2022, meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved December ExpendituresApproved
Commission Agenda Meeting Dec-12-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 12th day of December 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the December 9, 2022, meetingApprove December ReportsApprove
Commission Meeting Minutes Nov. 28, 2022
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 9TH DAY OCTOBER TERMNOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the November 21, 2022, meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed. Approved Liquor License – Metta
Commission Agenda Meeting Nov -14-22
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 14th day of November 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the November 7, 2022, meetingApprove Expenditures to be paid
Commission Agenda Meeting Nov -7-22
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 7th day of November 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the October 31, 2022, meetingApprove Expenditures to be paid
Commission Meeting Minutes Oct. 31, 2022
OCTOBER 31, 2022 5TH DAY OCTOBER TERM NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the October 24, 2022, meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved October Expenditures.Approved
Commission Meeting Minutes Oct. 24, 2022
OCTOBER 24, 2022 4TH DAY OCTOBER TERM NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the October 11, 2022, meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved October Expenditures.Approved
Commission Agenda Meeting Oct-16-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 17th day of October 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the October 11, 2022, meetingApprove expenditures to be paid
Net Vision - Announces Fiber Project in Lamar, MO
Contact Information: Net Vision Communications, LLC Larry Coose – President 417-851-1700 lcoose@netviscom.com Release Date: 10/6/22 For Immediate Release Net Vision Communications Announces Fiber Project in Lamar, MO LAMAR, MO., Sept. 26 2022 – Net Vision Communications is excited to announced they will bring high-speed fiber internet to the cities of Lamar and Lamar Heights. Net Vision is the recipient of a $12.4 million USDA Broadband Internet Loan under the RUS program that will allow users to
Commission Agenda Meeting Oct-11-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 11th day of October 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the October 3rd, 2022, meetingApprove expenditures to be paid
Commission Meeting Minutes Oct. 3, 2022
OCTOBER 3, 2022, 1ST DAY OCTOBER TERM NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the September 26, 2022, meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved Monthly Reports- Circuit
Commission Agenda Meeting Oct-3-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 3rd day of October 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the September 26, 2022, meetingApprove expenditures to be paid
Commission Agenda Meeting Sept-19-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 19th day of September 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of Allegiance Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the September 12, 2022, meetingApprove expenditures
Commission Agenda Meeting Sept-12-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 12th day of September 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the September 6, 2022, meetingApprove expenditures to be
Commission Agenda Meeting Sept-6-2022
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 6TH day of September 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission.COUNTY BUSINESS: Pledge of AllegianceDiscuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting.Approve Minutes of the August 29, 2022, meetingApprove expenditures to be paid
Commission Meeting Minutes Aug 29, 2022
August 29, 2022 9th Day July Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. The Barton County Commission opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the Aug. 8, 2022, meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved August ExpendituresMet with Joe
