August 18, 2026
Santa Fe Times
City of Waverly receives Blue Shield designation
On March 27, the City of Waverly announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has awarded Missouri Blue Shield designation to the city for 2026. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community.
Santa Fe R-X holds Town Hall
On Tuesday, March 24, approximately 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.
Fitzgibbon Health Fair planned for April 24
Pre-registration is now open for Fitzgibbon Hospital's annual Health Fair. The event will be held on Friday, April 24, from 7 - 10 a.m. at Fitzgibbon Hospital (2305 S. Hwy 65, Marshall). To save time, guests can register online at www.fitzgibbon. org/fair. Pre-registrations will be accepted until Sunday, April 19. Pre-registration is not required to participate. Free services/screenings planned for the event include: Skin cancer screenings (exposed skin only) provided by Boone Hospital. Please wear shorts and loose clothing, no makeup, keep hair loose and make note of any spots of concern to point out during the exam. Osteoporosis screening with Miles Romney, P.A.
Care Connection seeking volunteers
Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteer and be a voice for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As an Obudsman you will:
CCMH issues alert regarding recent phone scams
Carroll County Memorial Hospital has issued a warning to the public regarding phone scams involving individuals fraudulently impersonating the hospital.
CCMH receives excellence award
Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services department has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leaders in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in Outpatient Rehabilitation patient experience.
Santa Fe softball has busy stretch
The Santa Fe Lady Chiefs played several games recently crafting their record to 2-5-1. The tie being in pool play action at the home tournament.
Changes announced at annual meeting
Mayview, Missouri - The state high school activities association recently held it’s annual spring meeting and once again there was plenty on the agenda.
2026 KMZU basketball Dream Teams
On March 24, KMZU announced their picks for the 2026 high school basketball Dream Teams. Local students named on the Class 2 Dream Teams are as follows: Boys Concordia - Nephi Hon, Brody Willis Santa Fe - Logan Wilsie, Will Leabo St. Paul Lutheran - Tate Kreisel, Easton Sheets Sweet Springs - Drayton Hampton, Brandon Pinion Wellington-Napoleon - Jonny Hampton, Jace Mefford Girls Concordia - Ava Mueller, Aubrey Roepe Santa Fe - Mia Lark, Brooke Dierking St. Paul Lutheran - Bella Woods, Chloe Fahrmeier Sweet Springs - Ashtyn Johnson, Lindsey Shahan Wellington-Napoleon - Makayla Simsheuser, Ayden Ellensohn
Easter Services
Waverly Community Ministries Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 5: 7 a.m. at Waverly Baptist Church. Message by Andrew Sanders, pastor of Waverly United Methodist