June 5, 2026
April 2026
Tigers pull away from Minutemen in late innings
In a game that was closer than the final score would indicate, the Wellington-Napoleon Tigers Boys Baseball Team pulled away in the final two innings, and defeated the Lexington Minutemen 17 to 5 last Wednesday in Lexington.
Tennis Team Enjoying Early Success
The Husker Tennis squad is off and rolling again this spring as one of the perennial contenders in the athletic program year in and year out.
Preservation of Rural Schools & Communities: Town Hall Meeting
On Tuesday, March 24th, aprox. 150 people filled the Greg Prather Gymnasium at Santa Fe High School to learn more about the challenges facing Santa Fe, Lexington, Higginsville and other rural school districts across Missouri.
The John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: As we head into the beginning of spring, there’s a spring in our step as we engage in our plethora of activities. On Sunday March 22nd, we enjoyed church services followed by a lunch of Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roasted Carrots, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert. In the evening, we enjoyed our bimonthly Vesper’s Service. On Monday March 23rd, we played Bridge and Card Bingo. We also held our Men’s Coffee in the Gathering Room. On Tuesday March 24th, we enjoyed a program on Tai Chi and other Missouri Extension programs presented by Sue Robison and Chelsea Corkins with the Extension Office. We also played dominoes and our Card Club met in the Gathering Room. On Wednesday March 25th, we held Exercise Class, Hymn Sing and Bible Study. On Thursday March 26th, we hosted a Farmer’s Market featuring goodies provided by 121 Farmhouse. We also played Dirty Board and Cards. In the Care Center, our Move ‘n’ Groove Club met and we enjoyed Root Beer Floats in the Gathering Room. On Friday the 27th, our Movie Club met and we watched Jerry and Marge Go Large starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Benning. No one had a birthday this week. Check back next week to see who celebrated.
LCHD Closed For Training
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, April 7th, for staff development/training. The Health Department will resume regular service hours on Wednesday April 8th 8:30am – 4:45pm.
Changes Highlight Spring Meeting for Activities Association
Mayview, Missouri - The state high school activities association recently held it’s annual spring meeting and once again there was plenty on the agenda.
Track and Field Huskers Off and Running
The Husker Track and Field program started up recently with meets at Chillicothe on 3-24 and Richmond on 3-26. Top three finishes at Chillicothe included Clay Aversman taking 3rd in the 1600m run, Owen Elliott winning the 3200m Run, Liam Divine 2nd 300m Hurdles, and Colton Dittmer 3rd in Discuss, 2nd in Javelin, and 3rd in Shot. Girls placing high were: Zaylin Strickland 3rd in the 100m Dash, 2nd in the 200m Dash, Lilian Joyner 3rd in the 400m Dash, Violet Joyner 1st, 800m Run, Tenley Pessetto 1st 1600m Run, Chloe Tyler 1st 100m Hurdles, and 2nd in 300m Hurdles, Tyler also took 1 st in the Long Jump. Anna Golden took 2nd in the Discus, and 1st in the Shot Put.
HUSKER BASEBALL BROPS GAMES AGAINST OBESSA ANB ST. PAUL
The Husker Baseball team got into their second week of action taking on a tough Odessa Bulldog squad on Tuesday in the home opener, and then facing the St. Paul Saints again at home on Friday night.
Higginsville Habilitation Center January 2026 Team Member of the Month.
Higginsville Habilitation Center January 2026 Team Member of the Month.
Corder VFW Scholarship Winners
The VFW is proud to support youth across our community through two national scholarship programs that encourage students to reflect on patriotism, service, and their role in our country’s future. Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest This contest is open to middle school students (grades 5-8) and asks students to write a 300–400 word essay based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW each year. It encourages young Americans to explore what patriotism means and how they can support and serve their country.