August 26, 2026
Higginsville Advance News
Lafayette County Veterans Memorial Expansion Continues to Move Forward
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo. Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial announced continued progress on the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial expansion, including fundraising, outreach, design work and construction planning. Four individuals are being honored through the expansion: General William Hoge, LTC Harold Schrier, Captain Leonard “Tuck” Smith and Sergeant Joe Specker.
City of Corder Board of Aldermen Meeting
Regular Board Meeting held on July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm Present: Alderman Bauer, Alderman Chapman, Alderman Linebach, Alderman Vanlanker, Mayor Doug Lorenz, Treasurer Donna Biesemeyer, and City Clerk Matt Limback.
Congratulations to Brad and Jamie from All of us At The Higginsville Advance and Lexington News!
Congratulations to Brad and Jamie from All of us At The Higginsville Advance and Lexington News!
MO Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day – Monday, August 17
Farm Family Day is a partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau and other key industry organizations. For 66 years, Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair has been recognizing Missouri’s Farm Families and the role they play in our state’s economy and vitality! Nominated families from each county are selected to represent their county for this honor, based on their farming operation, their activity in their community, their participation in or with 4-H and on upholding the qualities that honor farming’s roots.
Race for Presiding Commissioner to highlight August Primary
A race for Presiding Lafayette County Commissioner between incumbent Harold Hoflander of Higginsville and challenger Jody Banner of Wellington, both Republicans, will highlight the August 4 Primary election in Lafayette County.
4-H Youth Entrepreneurs to Showcase Businesses at Lafayette County Fair
The University of Missouri Extension Center of Lafayette County invites the community to support local youth entrepreneurs at the Show Me 4-H Wares booth during the Lafayette County Fair.
The Next Chapter Begins…
, nairarbil . srM Shelly Sears. Shelly has joined the library upon the retirement of Tina Myrick. We are excited to introduce Shelly to everyone that may not know her yet. Please feel free to stop by the library, introduce yourself and see all the amazing things that they have to offer.
Higginsville Board of Aldermen Report
The Board of Aldermen met on July 6, 2026. The following is a compilation of the complete board report. Full copies are available at City Hall.
Williams Leaves C-1 School Board After 15 Years as President
A significant individual has left our C-1 Lafayette County School District - that being (ex) School Board President Benton Williams. Benton departs following his 15 years with the school board!
June 2026 Higginsville Habilitation Center Team Member of The Month
June 2026 Higginsville Habilitation Center Team Member of The Month