Higginsville Advance

The John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: As we head into the beginning of spring, there’s a spring in our step as we engage in our plethora of activities. On Sunday March 22nd, we enjoyed church services followed by a lunch of Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roasted Carrots, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert. In the evening, we enjoyed our bimonthly Vesper’s Service. On Monday March 23rd, we played Bridge and Card Bingo. We also held our Men’s Coffee in the Gathering Room. On Tuesday March 24th, we enjoyed a program on Tai Chi and other Missouri Extension programs presented by Sue Robison and Chelsea Corkins with the Extension Office. We also played dominoes and our Card Club met in the Gathering Room. On Wednesday March 25th, we held Exercise Class, Hymn Sing and Bible Study. On Thursday March 26th, we hosted a Farmer’s Market featuring goodies provided by 121 Farmhouse. We also played Dirty Board and Cards. In the Care Center, our Move ‘n’ Groove Club met and we enjoyed Root Beer Floats in the Gathering Room. On Friday the 27th, our Movie Club met and we watched Jerry and Marge Go Large starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Benning. No one had a birthday this week. Check back next week to see who celebrated.
LCHD Closed For Training
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, April 7th, for staff development/training. The Health Department will resume regular service hours on Wednesday April 8th 8:30am – 4:45pm.
Community Blood Drive
Our next Blood Drive: Date: 04/08/2026 Start Time: 08:00 AM End Time: 01:00 PM Where: Lafayette County C1 High School, East Gym Address: 807A W. 31st St. Higginsville, MO 64037 Step 1: Visit - https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code and click enter the code KCMM. You will be presented with a list of available blood drives that we sponsor. Select the drive that is most convenient for you and choose your preferred time to donate.
Concordia School Board Announces New District Superintendent
The Concordia R-2 School District Board of Education has selected Jeremy Covey to fill the role of District Superintendent.
Sweet Springs Receives Blue Shield Designation
The City of Sweet Springs is the latest community to be awarded a 2026 Missouri Blue Shield designation by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Lafayette County C-1 School Board Elections
Next week, on April 7th, the Lafayette County voters will be heading to the polls. There will be three candidates running for the Lafayette County C-1 School Board. Please meet Mr. Matt Parks, our last candidate to be introduced.

Corder VFW Scholarship Winners
The VFW is proud to support youth across our community through two national scholarship programs that encourage students to reflect on patriotism, service, and their role in our country’s future. Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest This contest is open to middle school students (grades 5-8) and asks students to write a 300–400 word essay based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW each year. It encourages young Americans to explore what patriotism means and how they can support and serve their country.
HUSKER BASEBALL BROPS GAMES AGAINST OBESSA ANB ST. PAUL
The Husker Baseball team got into their second week of action taking on a tough Odessa Bulldog squad on Tuesday in the home opener, and then facing the St. Paul Saints again at home on Friday night.

Higginsville Habilitation Center January 2026 Team Member of the Month.
Higginsville Habilitation Center January 2026 Team Member of the Month.
County Commissioners discuss use tax ballot issue
A question regarding reallocation of the county’s use tax that will appear on the April 7 ballot was a topic of discussion at last week’s Lexington City Council meeting, a public hearing last Wednesday at the county courthouse, and a meeting of county mayors and County Commissioners last Thursday night at City Hall.
