August 26, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Husker Baseball Season Ends in District Opener
Husker Baseball looked to extend its season in district play last week at Holden, but first was a meeting with the Santa Fe Chiefs on Tuesday, May 12th at Red Simmons Field in Fairground Park for senior night at the ball yard. Santa Fe took control of this contest early, as they plated 5 runs in the first inning, ushering in a pitching change for Higginsville, after .2 innings of play. After the change on the hill, Santa Fe kept the upper hand until Higginsville would scratch across a run in the 4th, and three in the 5th.
John T. (Jack) Coats Memorial Scholarship Presented
The Higginsville Chamber of Commerce presented the John T. (Jack) Coats Memorial Scholarship at Lafayette County C-1 on May 7th to Bair Bergsieker.
HCC Network receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation
HCC is proud to announce that we have officially received our Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation through Missouri’s Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative. This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting individuals in recovery and creating opportunities for second chances within our workforce and community.
The recipients of the 2026 Darrick K. Homfeld Memorial Scholarship have been announced.
The recipients of this 28th presentation are Bryant Allery, Jesse Dunkle and Elizabeth Hager.
The John Knox Village East News
Inside John Knox Village East: On Sunday May 10th, we celebrated Mother’s Day with local church services followed by a lunch of Ham Steak with Pineapple, 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 11th, we had Exercise Class and we played Bridge in the evening. We also had our Women’s Coffee in the Gathering Room and played Night Bingo. On Tuesday the 12th, we enjoyed a performance by the Lafayette County C-I Middle School and High School String Orchestra. We also made some goodies in our Baking With Courtney activity. On Wednesday the 13th, we had lunch at Legends of Asia in Blue Springs. In the afternoon, we enjoyed Shaved Ice/Snow Cones in the Friendship Lounge. On Thursday the 14th, we had Kandy and Karaoke in the Friendship Lounge. We also had a Carnival in the Gathering Room. On Friday the 15th, we went shopping in Warrensburg and we held our Town Hall meeting. We also had a BBQ in the Courtyard and Happy Hour in the Gathering Room.
Congratulations Lafayette County C-1 High School Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the Graduating Class! Your hard work, determination and achievements have brought you to this exciting milestone. Wishing you all the success, happiness and endless opportunities in your journey ahead.
Higginsville Board of Aldermen Meeting
The Board of Aldermen met on May 4th. The following is the City Administrator’s board meeting update. Full copies are available at City Hall.
Harry Truman goes to war
By Bob Ford (Paul Wolfgeher is sponsoring this column.)
Husker Tennis Advances to State Quarterfinals
The Husker Tennis team took on good competition last week, as 4 members of the squad look forward to State competition as well. But first, the team as a whole had some business to take care of, and they did, reach the state quarterfinals along the way.