Higginsville Advance

The following are notes from our new Superintendent, Dr. Theresa Christian, regarding the Lafayette County C-1 Board of Education meeting held on July 16th, 2026 at Central Office.

The Lafayette County Democrats are meeting on August 9, 2026 at 5:30PM at the Fairground Park administration building located at 801 West 29th St., Higginsville, MO 64037. This is our last meeting before prior to our annual pie auction scheduled for August 29th. We will be finalizing our plans and anyone who has additional contributions to the silent auction, please plan to bring them. We will also be discussing primary election results, recruitment of poll workers and activities for the November election. So please attend, we have much to do!

Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday July 26th, we enjoyed area church services followed by a lunch of Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Brown Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Beef Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar and Dessert. In the evening, we held out bi-monthly Vesper’s Service. On Monday July 27th, we held Exercise Class, went Shopping and Played Bridge. Our Puzzle Group also met in the Gathering Room. On Tuesday the 28th, we enjoyed Birthday Treats, celebrating July Birthdays. We also had a program from Jordy Thaller with Cody Moss State Farm Insurance on Financial Protection for Renters. We held Drinks and Conversation and Card Club in the Gathering Room. On Wednesday the 29th, we held a Welcome for 2 new Residents, enjoyed Chill ‘n’ Chat followed by a special dinner of BBQ Pork Ribs, Macaroni & Cheese, Corn on the Cob, Cornbread and Apple Pie for dessert. On Thursday July 30th, we played Dirty Board and Cards. We also held Happy Hour in the Gathering Room and our Walking Club met. On Friday the 31st, we played Dominoes. We also held Movie Day in the Gathering Room, as well as the monthly Birthday Party and the Resident Of the Month Recognition.