August 18, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Learn about shed hunting with MDC
As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove, with in-person and virtual options.
Don’t forget to apply for Century Farm recognition
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.
TL holds 19th annual spring dinner & auction
The 19th annual Trinity Lutheran School Spring Dinner & Auction was held this past weekend, Feb. 27-March 1.
Candidates file for upcoming primary election
A number of candidates for elected county positions filed for the August Primary last week.
Kalthoff recognized at MRR awards banquet
On Feb. 21, local River advocate and aficionado Robin Kalthoff was recognized during the Missouri River Relief (MRR) annual Awards Banquet in Columbia.
Food for America
Santa Fe FFA Officers taught at Santa Fe Elementary on Feb. 26 as part of the Food for American program as part of National FFA Week.
Candidates needed for Care Connection for Aging Services Executive Board
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking residents to file as candidates for its Executive Board of Directors. Board seats will be open for elections in these counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Hickory, Lafayette, Saline, and Vernon.
New accounts aim to jump-start retirement savings for children
A new type of taxadvantaged account created under recent federal tax law changes could give some children a significant head start on long-term investing, but families should understand both the opportunities and the limits before jumping in.
Retired educators to meet next week
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the FCS Financial office (4100 MO-13 Hwy, Higginsville). Dr. Brad Briscoe, Superintendent of the Wellington-Napoleon School District, will be the guest speaker. There will also be a general meeting with updates on legislation of concern, reports on MRTA’s Legislative Day, and the MRTA Leadership Summit. All retired educators and support staff, active teachers and support staff, their spouses, and the general public are invited to attend.
Auditor releases compilation of Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act seizure reports for 2025
On Friday, Feb. 27, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized just over $3.4 million worth of property in 237 seizures. In 2024, law enforcement officials seized approximately $2.7 million worth of property in 230 seizures.