July 12, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Tennis Team Sends Doubles Teams to State
The goal of reaching state was achieved last week by a pair of doubles teams for the Husker tennis program. Colby Dickmeier and Alex Dyer took top honors at districts defeating teammates Matteo Guillen and Rhett Bums 6-2, 6-0 as both teams advance to Springfield May 14th and 15 th for state competition.
Husker Fall in Conference Play to Eagles and Spartans
The Holden Eagles hosted the Huskers on 4-27-26 in baseball. Higginsville had their work cut out for themselves as the Eagles are over .500 at 10 and 8, and defeated the Huskers in Higginsville last time 17 to 1. The Blue and Gold are still searching for win number two but it would not come on this day as Holden took the contest 13-0.
LCC-1 High School Competes in the Scholar Bowl National Championship Tournament
On the weekend of Saturday, April 25, Lafayette County C-1 High School joined 153 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago for the 2026 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the best.
The John Knox Village East News
Higginsville, MO, April 27th, 2026 Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday the 26th of April, we enjoyed area church services as well as services on site followed by a lunch of Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Country Green Beans, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert. In the evening, we held our Vesper’s Service led by Pastor Liz Lindsey of the First Presbyterian Church. On Monday the 27th, we had Exercise Class and played Bridge. On Tuesday the 28th, we enjoyed Birthday Treats. We also enjoyed a program by Care Connection on their Five Wishes Initiative. We also enjoyed Bible Study, Drinks and Conversation and Card Club in the Gathering Room. On Wednesday the 29th, we let our artistic side out with a Paint and Pour event with Kendra. On Thursday the 30th, we played Dirty Board and Cards and got our Nails done in the Gathering Room. On Friday the 1st, we played Dominoes and our Movie Club met. Betty Upton celebrated her birthday this week.
Lafayette County Cancer Coalition Meeting:
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, May 7th, 2026 beginning at 7 pm at Salem United Church of Christ, Higginsville, MO.
Highway 13 Butterfly Trail
MU Extension Field Specialist Missouri Highway 13 extends nearly the full length of the state, running from Bethany near the Iowa border to Branson at the Arkansas state line.
WCE scholarship winners
West Central Electric Cooperative has announced the 21 area high school seniors who have been named recipients of a West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship.
City of Higginsville Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen met on April 20th. The following is the City Administrator’s board meeting update. Full copies are available at City Hall.
Winners of the Cooperation Award at Grandview Elementary this week
Winners of the Cooperation Award at Grandview Elementary this week
Ver Dught Speaks at Mediators’ Conference
ElGene Ver Dught, a well known mediator with offices in Higginsville and Independence, was one of the featured speakers at Community Mediation Center (CMC), located on Pacific St., Independence, MO on April 6, 2026 where the CMC mediation group hosted the 1st weekly mediators group conference of 2026.