October 16, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Welcome Back to a New School Year! Meet Some of our New Teachers at LCC-1
Q- What is your name and your new position at the district? Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Husker Football Falls at Hamilton Penney High in Opener
The 2026 Football season kicked off in Hamilton on Friday night, pitting two coaches very familiar with one another. Coach Steve Cook, facing long time assistant Keith Alberti and his Penney High Hornets. Last season Alberti took a narrow victory in Higginsville, which, interestingly enough, would be the Hornets lone win of the year.
Lady Husker Volleyball Takes Down Wellington Lady Tigers
The Lady Huskers had a great season a year ago and got off on the right foot last week against the Wellington-Napoleon Lady Tigers in the west gym on Thursday night. With school starting on Tuesday, the team took no time in getting adjusted to the routine, building solid leads early and often.
No Summer Vacation for Lafayette County Retired School Personnel
Despite having a May through August break in regular meetings, Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) had a very busy summer! LCRSP is the local educational unit of MRTA – Missouri Retired Teachers and Education Employees Association. MRTA is the largest and only education association whose main purpose is to protect the PSRS/PEERS pension system and advocate for legislation that supports Missouri public schools. MRTA is non-partisan and non-profit.
Blair Bergsieker Turns Livestock Project into Meals for Families Through Missouri Farmers Care’s Hogs for Hunger
At the Missouri State Fair, Blair Bergsieker of Higginsville chose to make an impact beyond the showring by donating her market hog through Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Hogs for Hunger, a pillar of the Drive to Feed Kids. Blair is a member of the Higginsville FFA Chapter in Agri-Ready Designated Lafayette County.
Chloe Tyler Turns Livestock Project into Meals for Families Through Missouri Farmers Care’s Hogs for Hunger
At the Missouri State Fair, Chloe Tyler chose to make an impact beyond the showring by donating her market hog through Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Hogs for Hunger, a pillar of the Drive to Feed Kids. Chloe is a member of the Higginsville FFA Chapter.
Welcome, September: A Month of Change, Community and New Beginnings
There is something special about September.
John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday August 23 rd , we held Church Services followed by a lunch ofMeatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Salad Bar, Soup and Dessert. On Monday August 24 th , we held Exercise Class and Played Bridge. We also held our Women’s Coffee. On Tuesday the 25 th , we enjoyed Birthday Donuts and Coffee, held our monthly Speaker Program – where we received valuable information from local EMS Chief, Doug Kenney. We also enjoyed Drinks and Conversation and Card Club in the Gathering Room. On Wednesday the 26 th , we held Chill ‘n’ Chat with some drinks, snacks and lively conversation. We also had a special supper with grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans and all the fixin’s. Our Grief Support Group also met in the Gathering Room. On Thursday the 27 th , we played Card Bingo and Dirty Board. We also had an Ice Cream Social in the Gathering Room and then worked it off with a Chair Workout. On Friday the 28 th , we enjoyed Movie Day and played Dominoes.