August 26, 2026
Higginsville Advance Community
Vacation Bible School at Corder Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School at Corder Baptist Church
4-H/FFA Goat Show
Following the Sheep Show, exhibitors participated in the Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Goat Show at the 4-H Barn in Fairground Park. The show featured both Dairy Goat and Meat Goat classes, providing youth with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of animal care, nutrition, management, and showmanship. Through their goat projects, 4-H and FFA members developed valuable skills in responsibility, record keeping, and livestock production while showcasing the results of months of preparation and hard work.
Welcome to the Lafayette County Enterprises Open House
Welcome to the Lafayette County Enterprises Open House
Third-quarter grants awarded by West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation
The third-quarter 2026 Round-Up grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations to help fund important projects. The following awards were presented: Helping Hands of Odessa received $2,500 for an industrial freezer.
The Annual Family Fun & Fireworks Show was held on Friday, July 3rd at Fairground Park. Thank you so much to all who participated and attended this amazing event!
The Annual Family Fun & Fireworks Show was held on Friday, July 3rd at Fairground Park. Thank you so much to all who participated and attended this amazing event!
Special Presenter, Keith Conaway
Special Presenter, Keith Conaway
Doug Christie Honored for Outstanding Service to Wounded Warriors Genealogy Project
WARRENSBURG, MO – Doug Christie, of Higginsville, has received a Certificate of Appreciation for his exceptional service to Operation Ancestor Search (OAS).
Miss Higginsville Young Miss Higginsville
Miss Higginsville Young Miss Higginsville
Kempfe family vacations to Branson to celebrate 54th anniversary
Douglas and Mary Kempfe of Alma, Julie Ravasini of Lee’s Summit and Jamie Kempfe of Gardner, Kan., traveled to Branson on Sunday afternoon, June 21. On Monday, they enjoyed visiting the Top of the Rock and enjoyed visiting the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, Chapel of the Ozarks and Jack’s Cabin at Top of the Rock. In the evening, they enjoyed visiting with Gary and Glenda Riekhof, who live close by in Blue Eye. Tuesday, the group enjoyed visiting Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and visiting with Doug and Lori Tuepker, who live in Branson. In the evening, they attended the Haygoods Musical Show. Wednesday, the group saw the live play, “David.” Doug and Mary enjoyed the trip very much. Two of their daughters planned the trip to help their parents celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary, which was on June 25, the day after they returned home.