August 10, 2026
Higginsville Advance School
Immanuel Lutheran School Welcomes New Staff
My name is Lisa Doyle and I will be holding the position of the Preschool-4th grade afternoon aide and Aftercare Director for Immanuel Lutheran school for the 2026-2027 school year.
Higginsville students graduate from Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, MO (07/14/2026)-- Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.
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.
Tabo Seed awards scholarships to three area graduates
Tabo Seed is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Tabo Seed Scholarship. This year’s scholarships were awarded to Brilee Dierking of Malta Bend, Esther Kincaid of Hardin, and Peyton Marshall of Marshall in recognition of their hard work, leadership, and commitment to their education and communities.
LRHC Auxiliary announces 2026 scholarship winners
The Lafayette Regional Health Center’s Auxiliary Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to eight individuals pursuing careers in the human health care field.
FBLA Travels to Texas for Conference
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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!
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!
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:
MU announces spring Dean’s List
Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Local students named on the list are as follows.