Higginsville Advance News

Corder Board Of Aldermen
Following are the minutes from the City of Corder Board of Aldermen regular Meeting held on

Dr. Brad Briscoe Discusses Four Day School Week and Legislative Concerns
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 P.M., at the FCS Office in Higginsville, MO. A general meeting was held with Dr. Brad Briscoe, Superintendent of the Wellington-Napoleon School District, as the guest speaker. Reports on Missouri Retired Teachers and Education Employees Association’s (MRTA) first-ever combined Legislative Day and Leadership Summit were also given.
The Lexington News office on Franklin Ave. has officially closed its doors.
The Lexington News, Higginsville Advance and Santa Fe Times — recently purchased by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce — are now located in one convenient location at 1016 Main Street (License Office building).

Santa Fe R-X to Host Regional Town Hall on the Future of Rural Public Education and Missouri Legislation
Press Release: The Santa Fe R-X School District invites residents, patrons, and community leaders from Santa Fe, Sweet Springs, Concordia, Higginsville, Wellington-Napoleon, Lexington, and Marshall to a critical informational event regarding the legislative landscape affecting public education, public services and local rural communities in Missouri.
Warrensburg man facing kidnapping and weapon charges in Lafayette County
Mar 3, 2026 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo - A Warrensburg man is facing multiple charges in Lafayette County after holding three people against their will with a knife.
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.

World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Inclusion and Awareness
Each year on March 21, communities around the world observe World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the lives and contributions of people with Down syndrome.
Lafayette County August Primary Filing Update
As of 4:21pm on Friday, March 13th, 2026 the following people have filed for the August 2026 Primary since the last update: Republican Central Committee Olin Struchtemeyer, Washington Township Committeeman Democratic Central Committee Julie Opfer, Davis Township Committeewoman

