June 6, 2026
February 2026
News Briefs
Waverly Masonic Lodge #61 A.F. & A.M. will hold their annual Soup & Chili Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Waverly Christian Church Fellowship Hall for a free-will offering.
Hoflander delivers county budget message
To the Citizens of Lafayette County: As Presiding Commissioner, I would like to thank my fellow Commissioners, Monica Ritter (Northern District) and Michael Brown (Southern District) for their service to Lafayette County. We welcomed Michael Brown to the Commission in November 2025 when he replaced Brad MacLaughlin as Southern District Commissioner. Brad resigned on October 8, 2025. Michael Brown subsequently received Governor Mike Kehoe’s appointment to fill that vacancy. He was sworn in on November 26, 2025.
TL girls take 3rd in St. Peter’s Tournament
Trinity Lutheran girls place 3rd in St. Peter's Tournament
Local Democrats donate to county food pantries
Last month, the Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club voted to donate to the food pantries in our county for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The Club gave monetary donations to pantries in Concordia, Higginsville, Lexington, Odessa, Waverly and Wellington. This aligns with their vision and mission to be the welcoming, inclusive party of choice for Lafayette County voters, championing fairness and an engaged sense of community, ensuring everyone is respected and has equal opportunity. The Club has participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service for several years. This year, it fell on Jan. 19 and it was a perfect time to help local food pantries. The Club appreciates the work they do for those in need, especially during this time when food, child care and health care assistance is being cut or eliminated.
Candidates needed for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues that affect senior Missourians.
News Briefs
This year, the annual Santa Fe FFA Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Friday, Feb. 20. The event will be held in the Santa Fe Ag Building from 6-8 a.m. Please enter through the ag building. This event serves as a thank you to the community for their continued support of the FFA Chapter. All are welcome to attend!
2026 SFHS Courtwarming
On Friday, Feb. 13, Santa Fe High School held Courtwarming during half time of the boys game against Concordia. The 2025 King and Quen were, from left: Hayden Toliver, son of Tricia Toliver of Waverly and Lucas Toliver of Blackburn; and Lillian Plattner, daughter of Darnishia Plattner of Waverly and Andrew Plattner of Waverly. For more from this event, see page 5. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
Superintendent Lark warns of dire times ahead
The Santa Fe Board of Education met in regular session Thursday, Feb. 12 at Santa Fe High School. In his report, Superintendent Derek Lark focused on the future of the Santa Fe school district. He reviewed several pieces of legislation for the board and indicated he intends to host a ‘Town Hall’ style meeting in the future to educate and inform interested stakeholders.
June Shaffer
June Shaffer, 93, of rural Marshall, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at her home.