August 28, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Husker Happenings
On Thursday April 30th, Lafayette County C-1 HS held its Spring Concert, Directed by Mrs. Sarah Cook, and Mrs. Kelly Reuther. This was the last Concert that Mrs.
West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation awards grants to help fund local projects
The second quarter 2026 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds:
Quincy Bound!…
Lorelei Weaver (middle of row one) who was a state champion this year, is headed to wrestle at Quincy University in Illinois. She is pictured here with her coaches and teammates. Quincy is a Division II school competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Congratulations Lorelei!
Track and Field Competes at Home, and at Conference Meet
The Husker Track and Field program was in two meets last week, which included the MRVCE Championships where both the boys and girls teams each finished in third place. Here are the results of top three placers: Dean Hayes Invite at Higg. hosted by Hardin-Central
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.