July 12, 2026
Higginsville Advance News
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 Corder 2nd Alternate, Prettiest Smile;…
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.
Senior Living Hospitality: Creating Retirement Communities That Feel Like Home
Higginsville, MO, June 22 nd , 2026 – While a retirement community brings together various aspects of healthcare services, housing, safety, and affordability, today’s communities are increasingly borrowing ideas from the hospitality industry, too. This philosophical shift within the senior living industry doesn’t just aim to improve residents’ daily life, satisfaction, and emotional wellbeing; it is changing the way many people think about the concept of aging. Instead of “institutional” environments focused only on medical care, more and more retirement communities are highlighting their hospitality features like personalized service, a welcoming campus design, social engagement opportunities, an array of dining experiences, and lifestyle enrichment programs for residents. The result is a more resident-centered culture that supports not only physical health, but also happiness, dignity, and quality of life.
Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to Sodomy, Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Possession of Child Pornography
LEXINGTON, MO – Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Jose Zuniga, 44, of Lexington, Missouri pled guilty on June 1, 2026, to four counts of the unclassified felony of Statutory Sodomy, four counts of the class A felony of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and one count of the class B felony of Possession of Child Pornography. Per the plea agreement, the defendant was sentenced to a total of 50 years in the Department of Corrections, with him being statutorily required to serve at least eighty-five percent of sentence prior to being eligible for parole.
The John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday June 21st, we enjoyed area church services followed by a lunch of Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Country Green Beans with Bacon & Onion, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert.