June 6, 2026
February 2026
Sherman College of Chiropractic President’s List
Sadie Limback of Alma, has been named to Sherman College of Chiropractic’s President’s List for the fall 2025 quarter. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 for the quarter.
LRHC receives 2026 Women’s Choice Award
Lafayette Regional Health Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award.
Gubernatorial appointments
With the approval of the gubernatorial appointments this week I wanted to take some time and explain the process individuals go through to receive an appointment and confirmation.
Plants begin to stir in February
Winter’s darkness is slowly lifting, and houseplants are beginning their quiet comeback, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kathi Mecham. Early February, according to Irish folklore, is when life begins to awaken underground.
County Adopts 2026 Budget
Lexington News Following a public hearing, Lafayette County Commissioners last Wednesday approved the 2026 county budget, capping a long and tumultuous budget process during which county officeholders were asked to trim their respective budgets to help the county overcome a significant budget shortfall.
Dr. Rhadans Named LRHC Physician of the Year
Dr. Rhadans Named LRHC Physician of the Year
Lexington Approves DAR America 250! Patriot Marker
The City of Lexington has approved a request from the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) to install a DAR America 250! Patriot Marker in the public park surrounding the Madonna of the Trail monument.
Higginsville Board Of Aldermen
Advance News Writer The City of Higginsville Board of Aldermen on February 2, 2025 @ 6pm. Below is a summary of Department Reports: There are no items under Utilities Committee which puts the first action item on the agenda under Administration Committee. It is the presentation of the 2025 Audit completed by Gerding, Korte and Chitwood. The audit was reviewed by staff and is recommended to the Board for approval. The City's assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $51,738,993 (net position). The City's total net position increased by $6,265,574. The City's revenue bonds payable decreased $860,000 due to scheduled bond payments and increased 8,855,922 due to new issuance. The City's total debt increased $7,727,666 due to scheduled payments and new issuance.