Higginsville Advance

Tennis Team Off to Fiue and One Start
The Husker Tennis team took on duals and a doubles tournament recently, continuing a strong season thus far. Taking on a tough Warrensburg Tigers squad of the MRVC west, at home on 3-30-26, The boys were defeated 7-2. Colby Dickmeier and Alex Dyer lost 2-8 at #1 doubles, Matteo Guillen and Rhett Bums were defeated 0-8 at #2, and Cy Fitzgerel, and Joel Cook lost 0-8 as well, at #3.
Track and Field Competes at Warrensburg and Odessa
The Husker Track and Field program traveled down south to Warrensburg on 3-31-26 for a meet and also dodged rain drops on 4-2-26 at Odessa. Despite recent bad weather the Huskers showed that they are a team to be dealt with this season, capturing various top placements in the boys and girl’s events.
THE HANDS OF THE POTTER
Although God gives us free will, He is still in control of the universe. He wants to mold and refine us into His image. The potter working with clay is likened to God working in us.

We will have another Husker Golf Report Soon!
We will have another Husker Golf Report Soon!
HIGGINSVILLE LANES BOWLING RESULTS
High Scorers for March 27 thru April 2 Friday Night Mixed Tiffany Jungeblut 189 – 544 Hope White 234 – 540 Amanda Crow 178 – 469 Jerry Graham 259 –…
CORRECTION – LAFAYETTE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE AND CLUB
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club will convene on SUNDAY APRIL 12TH at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Fair-ground Park Administration Building, situated at…
Missing child incident in Waverly
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 6-year-old boy in Waverly. According to a release from the…
Man convicted of statutory rape sentenced
Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Martin Constante, Jr, 38, of Lexington, Missouri was convicted on February 5 of two counts of statutory rape and one count of possession of child pornography, along with two other felonies.

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.

Preservation of Rural Schools & Communities: Town Hall Meeting
On Tuesday, March 24th, aprox. 150 people filled the Greg Prather Gymnasium at Santa Fe High School to learn more about the challenges facing Santa Fe, Lexington, Higginsville and other rural school districts across Missouri.
