October 16, 2026
Higginsville Advance News
Lafayette County 4-H Celebrates Youth and Volunteer Achievements
Lafayette County 4-H members, families, volunteers and community supporters gathered Sunday, Oct. 4, at the American Legion in Higginsville to celebrate another successful year of achievement, leadership and service during the annual Lafayette County 4-H Recognition Event.
LCC-1 Welcomes New Maintenance Director
Lafayette County C-1 School District is pleased to welcome Dakota Graham as the district's new Director of Maintenance.
Groundbreaking Announced for Lafayette County Veterans Memorial Expansion
_e Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion at the historic Lafayette County Courthouse in Lexington on October 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
Roadwork scheduled for Oct. 13-16
Oct. 9, 2026 – 3:14 p.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from October 13 through… Login to continue reading Login…
After 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Higginsville, Sheri Tieman
(City Clerk) is retiring. Prior to the board meeting on Monday evening, family, friends and her co-workers celebrated her and her many achievements. Thank you Sheri for all that you have done for our city!
Cordes’ 1952 G John Deere Takes Country Fair Honors
For Ron Cordes of Emma, this year's Country Fair tractor show brought special rewards for a year of hard work, dedication and a little bit of history.
Board of Aldermen Meets
The Higginsville Board of Aldermen met on Monday, September 28th. The following are board notes by City Administrator, Jeanette Dobson. Full copies of the complete report are available at City Hall.
No Charges to be Filed Against Deputy in Fatal Shooting of Teen
The Lafayette County Sheriff ’s Deputy who shot and killed an unarmed Lee’s Summit teen near Pittsville in May will not face criminal charges, according to numerous reports.
Sidewalk Project Near Courthouse to Start Soon
Lafayette County Commissioners met recently with MoDOT approved contractor Green Haven Developments, LLC, and Howe Engineering to sign the acceptance documents for the county’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant project.
Man Juggling Across Country Stops In Area
Inspired by others who have undertaken similar long-distance journeys, Neriah Guerin of Louisville, Kentucky is juggling his way across the country.