Higginsville Advance
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EAST NEWS
Higginsville, MO, March 2nd, 2026 Inside John Knox Village East: March is coming in like a lion with the forecast of wintery weather on the first, but we are cozy and safe with stuff to keep us busy at John Knox Village East. On Sunday the 1st, we enjoyed church services (both on-site and in the community at large) followed by a lunch of Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Country Green Beans with Bacon and Onion, Beef Vegetable Soup and Dessert. In the evening, we enjoyed our Ice Cream Social. On Monday the 2nd, we had Exercise Class and our Ladies’ Coffee in the Gathering Room. On Tuesday the 3rd, we played Dominoes. We also played Noodle Ball in the Gathering room. On Wednesday the 4th, our guys gathered for some Billiards and we enjoyed Bible Study and Hymn Sing in the Gathering Room. On Thursday the 5th, we enjoyed the musical stylings of Gerry Barr and some Happy Hour goodies with our Chill ‘n’ Chat Gathering. Our Move ‘n’ Groove class also met in the Care Center. On Friday the 8th, we played Dominoes and Trivia.


Congratulations to Chess Club member
Congratulations to Chess Club member

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
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.
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.

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.
