October 16, 2026
Higginsville Advance
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It's hard to believe that soon it will be the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on our great country. That fateful day, Islamic terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes and crashed two into the World Trade Center towers, one into the Pentagon and one in Pennsylvania. Approximately 3,000 lives were lost that day (including 343 firefighters), with an additional 5,700 deaths occurring later from illness related to the attacks.
LCRSP meeting is Sept. 10
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at the FCS office in Higginsville (4100 MO-13 Bus. Hwy). All retired teachers and support staff, active teachers and support staff, spouses, and the general public are invited to attend. Snacks and social time will start at 2 p.m. with the general meeting starting at 2:30. The guest speaker will be Travis Benton on the Restoration and Preservation of the Douglass School in Higginsville. Meetings are adjourned before 4 p.m.
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 nonprofit.
Immanuel Lutheran welcomes new 5th grade teacher
Immanuel Lutheran School is pleased to welcome Brandy Bennett to its school community as the new 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
4-H/FFA Dog Show
The Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Dog Show was held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Fairground Park in Higginsville. The event welcomed Missouri 4-H and FFA members for a day of competition highlighting the training, care, and handling skills of both youth and their canine partners.
4-H/FFA Cat Show
The Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Cat Show was held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Fairground Park in Higginsville. The show provided exhibitors an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of feline care, handling, and showmanship while showcasing the special bond between youth and their cats. Participants were recognized for their dedication, responsibility, and the skills they have developed through their involvement in 4-H and FFA.
4-H/FFA Ham and Bacon Show
The Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Ham and Bacon Show was held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Lafayette County C-1 Middle School. The show highlighted the skill, dedication, and attention to detail required to produce quality cured meat products. Exhibitors demonstrated their knowledge of proper curing techniques and food production practices while competing for top honors.
Board of Aldermen Meeting Notes
The Higginsville Board of Aldermen met on August 17, 2026 at City Hall. The following is the board meeting update by City Administrator, Jeanette Dobson. Full copies are available.
Husker Happenings – Staff Pics
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Rocket Shoot-Off
The Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Rocket Shoot-Off Contest was held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on the south side of Grandview Elementary School in Higginsville. The event gave local 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to showcase their skills in rocketry, science, and engineering by launching rockets in a variety of competition categories. Participants demonstrated creativity, problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of aerospace principles through projects they designed, built, and tested.