October 16, 2026
Higginsville Advance News
Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July
As Independence Day approaches, many families will gather to enjoy cookouts, parades, and fireworks. While fireworks are a long-standing Fourth of July tradition, they can also be dangerous if not handled properly. Taking a few simple precautions can help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.
City of Corder Board of Aldermen Meeting
Below are the notes form the Regular Meeting of the Corder Board of Aldermen held June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday June 28 th , we went to local church services and some enjoyed church on-site. Afterwards, we enjoyed a lunch of Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert. On Monday the 29 th , we went shopping, played Card Bingo and Bridge in the evening.
126th annual Corder Picnic held
Corder Pageant results The 2026 Corder Picnic Miss Corder Pageant was held on Friday evening, June 19. Little Miss Corder Perry Wentland – Little Miss… Login to continue reading Login…
Higginsville man sentenced to prison
James Looney, 43, Higginsville, was sentenced to serve time in the Missouri Department of Corrections on June 15, 2026. The sentencing followed his guilty plea to the class D felony of Possession of Child Pornography, the class E felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence, the class E felony of Sexual Contact with a Student, the class B misdemeanor of Sexual Misconduct in the First Degree and the class C misdemeanor of Sexual Misconduct in the Third Degree on May 18, 2026. The case was previously set for jury trial in May. The defendant’s plea allowed the child victims to not have to testify during a trial. The State was represented by Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner, at both the plea and sentencing hearing.
Knipmeyer Departs as C-1 Superintendent
As another school year recently came to a close, there are once again ‘comings & goings’ - departures and arrivals of people (administrators, staff, teachers and students alike) coming and going! This year is absolutely not an exception with a whole lot of changes headed into SY 2026-2027!
Please Note: Due to the July 4 holiday, the Wednesday, July 8 issue will be printed early. The deadline for the Wednesday, July 8 paper will be Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Please Note: Due to the July 4 holiday, the Wednesday, July 8 issue will be printed early. The deadline for the Wednesday, July 8 paper will be Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Semiquincentennial Celebration July 3rd
America’s 250th anniversary—the Semiquincentennial—will be celebrated on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Lafayette County C-1 Board Meeting Recap
On June 18, 2026 the Lafayette County C-1 School board of Education met. The following are the minutes from that meeting:
A ‘Dementia Tsunami’ Is Coming
For many decades, Americans’ life expectancy has been trending upward (though COVID did create a temporary dip). Advances in medicine, nutrition, and public health have allowed millions of people to live well into their 80s and 90s. But alongside that achievement comes a growing challenge that experts increasingly describe as a “dementia tsunami”: a dramatic rise in older adults with dementia that will reshape aging, caregiving, and senior living in the United States for years to come.