October 16, 2026
Higginsville Advance News
Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent more than 195 million tons of soil erosion while also improving the state’s water quality and keeping farmland productive.
Welcome New Activities & Athletic Director Ryan Monarch
New Director, Ryan Monarch By S. Otero As Lafayette County C-1 School District prepares for an exciting 2026-2027 school year, we are pleased to welcome our new Activities and Athletic Director, Ryan Monarch, to the Husker family. With a new school year brings new opportunities, fresh ideas, and new faces, and Mr. Monarch is looking forward to becoming part of our school and community. The role of Activities and Athletic Director extends far beyond scheduling games and events. It is about supporting student-athletes, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, building school spirit, and helping students grow both on and off the field, court, stage, and classroom.
Commissioners Join Leaders to Advance Lafayette County Honor Walk Expansion
Lafayette County Commissioners recently met with members of the Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial to discuss progress on the next phase of the Lafayette County Honor Walk Project.
Missouri Electric Co-op Youth Program Delivers Education and Fun
JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. – Several area youth, were among the 110 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program July 1417. Remington Sublette and Ero Garza of Warrensburg, Alex Dyer of Higginsville and Mia Unruh of Odessa were the local delegates sponsored by West Central Electric Cooperative.
From the Office of Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Ellis Hilbrennner
Sawnen Wah, 18, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was found guilty of Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer in the Second Degree, Aggravated Fleeing and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree following a guilty plea handled by Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner. The defendant was sentenced to ten years on the Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, ten years on the Aggravated Fleeing and five years on the Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, with that time to be served in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Higginsville Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen met on July 20, 2026. The following is a compilation of the complete board report. Full copies are available at City Hall.
The John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday July 19th, we attended church services on site and in the community at large followed by a lunch of Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Country Green Beans with Bacon and Onion, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert. In the a_ernoon, we held our bi-monthly Ice Cream Social. On Monday the 20th, we traveled to the Big Biscuit in Blue Springs for Breakfast. We also played Card Bingo and Bridge.
Reward offered in relation to 1985 Dent County death investigation
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New Leadership at Lafayette County C-1
By S. Otero The Lafayette County C-1 School District welcomed a new leader on July 1, as Dr. Theresa Christian officially began her role as Superintendent. As she prepares to lead the district into the 2026-2027 school year, community members, staff, students, and families are eager to learn more about the person who will be guiding the district's future.
The Douglas School project recently received a $10,000
from The Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area, Inc. On July 16th, Kate Sutter, Directer of Programming presented the check. Pictured above are Douglas School Alumni, members of the Douglas School Project Board and Higginsville city officials. From L to R, Gary Goetz, Kelly Berry, Helen Moore, Jeanette Dobson, Travis Benton, Allan Lee, Kate Sutter, Wilbur Conway, Minnie Elmore, Earl Elmore, Glen Elmore and Lynn Elmore.