June 6, 2026
February 2026
Earthquake Awareness Month
February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Earthquakes warrant special attention in Missouri due to the presence of the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the southeast corner of the state. In the 1810's it generated some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. The New Madrid Seismic Zone is still active, with an average of over 200 tiny earthquakes each year. While most of these go unnoticed it serves as a reminder of the constant threat.
CPR class
Lexington Fire and Rescue recently hosted a CPR class for EMTs, medics, cadets and local residents, boasting a great turn out. The skills covered in the training were adult and infant/child choking management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. By hosting (instructing) this course, two LFR team members were signed off on their Basic Life Support CPR instructor course. Pictured are various participants.
Lexington needs you!
Are you interested in serving your community? The City of Lexington is looking for residents who want to get involved by serving on a City board or committee.
Showing off their skills
Lex La-Ray Technical Center hosted the SkillsUSA Collision Repair and Auto Refinish West Central District Competition on Saturday, January 31. Collision Repair students competed in welding, small dent repair, and plastics repair. Auto Refinish students competed in scratch repair, spot panel repair with blending, masking, and clear coating a vehicle. All students went through a job interview process. Special thanks to the judges from the following businesses for taking the time to be here: Gary Crossley Ford, Collison Leaders, OE Connection, retired instructor Tim Bauer, Shelly Harden, and Dawn Ransdell.
RoundUp board member Patty Raker presents Kayla Schmidt
RoundUp board member Patty Raker presents Kayla Schmidt
WCE RoundUp grants given out
The first quarter 2026 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds: Helen’s House of Odessa received $3,500 to restock supplies and necessities.
St Jo Wrestling: They grunt and they groan!
“Doing the wrestling polka,” there are songs that hang with you for years and others for decades, the theme song from 50’s-60’s KFEQ’s “Wrestling with Bob,” I can still hear. It would call the faithful every Saturday night to the TV studio for blood, sweat and jeers.
LCHD to be closed for President’s Day
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day.
SWCD hosting annual poster contest
The Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to invite 4th grade students in Lafayette County to participate in our annual Conservation poster contest. The theme for this year’s contest is Soil. Where It All Begins. Soil grows our food, filters our water, supports wildlife habitats, and provides the foundation for our communities. Without soil, there would be no farms, forests, or places for humans and animals to thrive. Soil is such an important part of our ecosystem!
