August 17, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
SF FFA member to attend HYMAX Academy
Compiled by Klarissa Olvera
Deadline for Lafayette County Veterans Memorial is April 9
The application deadline for a space on the expanded Lafayette County Veterans Memorial is quickly approaching. The deadline is April 9, 2026. Spaces are limited to 200.
LCRSP scheduled to meet April 9
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the FCS Financial Office building (4100 MO-13 BUS Hwy, Higginsville). Brigade Command Sergeant Major Retired Don Kerrick Lilleman will speak. Other agenda items include discussion of bills in the MO Legislature that could affect MO public schools and other community services and the PSRS/PEERS retirement system.
Application period now open for Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit
The annual Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit Application period is now open. The application period is April 1st - June 30, 2026.
MU Extension hosts free ag resources webinar April 9 & 16
Missouri farmers are invited to attend a free, two-part agricultural resources webinar at noon on April 9 and April 16.
Charges filed in case involving sexual contact between school employee, student
The Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that criminal charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving a school employee and an 18-yearold student.
Corder VFW Post 4288 announces Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy 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.…
Santa Fe FFA teaches TL elementary students as part of Ag Ed on the Move
Third graders across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this spring. Santa Fe FFA member educators are leading Trinity Lutheran elementary students through the 10-lesson Ag Moves experience to help them make connections to their food, fuel and farmers.
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.