Higginsville Advance

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.
County Commissioners discuss use tax ballot issue
A question regarding reallocation of the county’s use tax that will appear on the April 7 ballot was a topic of discussion at last week’s Lexington City Council meeting, a public hearing last Wednesday at the county courthouse, and a meeting of county mayors and County Commissioners last Thursday night at City Hall.
Lafayette County C-1 School Board Elections
Next week, on April 7th, the Lafayette County voters will be heading to the polls. There will be three candidates running for the Lafayette County C-1 School Board. Please meet Mr. Matt Parks, our last candidate to be introduced.
Sweet Springs Receives Blue Shield Designation
The City of Sweet Springs is the latest community to be awarded a 2026 Missouri Blue Shield designation by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Concordia School Board Announces New District Superintendent
The Concordia R-2 School District Board of Education has selected Jeremy Covey to fill the role of District Superintendent.
Community Blood Drive
Our next Blood Drive: Date: 04/08/2026 Start Time: 08:00 AM End Time: 01:00 PM Where: Lafayette County C1 High School, East Gym Address: 807A W. 31st St. Higginsville, MO 64037 Step 1: Visit - https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code and click enter the code KCMM. You will be presented with a list of available blood drives that we sponsor. Select the drive that is most convenient for you and choose your preferred time to donate.
LCHD Closed For Training
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, April 7th, for staff development/training. The Health Department will resume regular service hours on Wednesday April 8th 8:30am – 4:45pm.
Changes Highlight Spring Meeting for Activities Association
Mayview, Missouri - The state high school activities association recently held it’s annual spring meeting and once again there was plenty on the agenda.

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Track and Field Huskers Off and Running
The Husker Track and Field program started up recently with meets at Chillicothe on 3-24 and Richmond on 3-26. Top three finishes at Chillicothe included Clay Aversman taking 3rd in the 1600m run, Owen Elliott winning the 3200m Run, Liam Divine 2nd 300m Hurdles, and Colton Dittmer 3rd in Discuss, 2nd in Javelin, and 3rd in Shot. Girls placing high were: Zaylin Strickland 3rd in the 100m Dash, 2nd in the 200m Dash, Lilian Joyner 3rd in the 400m Dash, Violet Joyner 1st, 800m Run, Tenley Pessetto 1st 1600m Run, Chloe Tyler 1st 100m Hurdles, and 2nd in 300m Hurdles, Tyler also took 1 st in the Long Jump. Anna Golden took 2nd in the Discus, and 1st in the Shot Put.
