June 5, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Use tax question to be on ballot
Lafayette County residents will be asked to approve a reallocation of the county’s use tax in the April 7 election.
A wee bit of the isles in Marshall
The Marshall Community Chorus is proud to announce its final concert of its 36th Concert Season which will take place on Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 PM at First Christian Church of Marshall.
Area roadwork planned
The Wakenda Chute Bridge on Carroll County Route 41 north of Marshall is scheduled to close beginning Monday, March 30. Bridge crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing necessary bridge maintenance.
TWA: Excuse me mister, that’s our Airplane!
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Auditor issues compilation of law enforcement federal forfeiture reports
On March 17, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released his office’s compilation of 2025 federal forfeiture reports. Law enforcement agencies that participate in the federal asset forfeiture system must file information regarding federal seizures and proceeds with the State Auditor’s Office.
Free Community Movie Night planned in Higginsville
On Saturday, March 28, Davis Theatre (2008 S. Main St. Higginsville) will hold a Community Movie Night beginning at 7 p.m. Held in the “Grand Lady” room, this will be…
MDC will discuss morels and more during upcoming virtual program
Prepare for spring morel season by attending March 31 virtual program. Morel mushroom season has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and…
Global speaker series celebrates International Year of the Woman Farmer
MU Extension hosts free Pearls of Production webinar series. University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program will host a free global speaker series in 2026 in recognition of the…
Coffee with Commissioners
Over the past month, Lafayette County Commissioners have been travelling around the county to visit with residents in a series of meetings called “Coffee with the Commission.” On Tuesday, March 3, they visited The Gas Spot in Alma and met with approximately 30 guests. On Saturday, March 14, they visited Bridge Inn and chatted with about 15 guests. Here, commissioners gather before the Waverly meeting. From left: Northern Commissioner Monica Ritter, Presiding Commissioner Harold Hoflander, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)