August 26, 2026
Higginsville Advance
The John Knox Village East News
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.
4H-FFA Fair
Due to the amount of awards our amazing local 4H/FFA Fair participants have recieved, we will be spreading out our publication of the awards! In the August 5 issue, this current paper, we will have the Exhibit Day Awards, as well as the FFA Project Awards! Please see our main 4H/FFA sections on August 12 and August 19 for our livestock awards! Other awards will be published in the following August 26 issue! Thank you so much, and congratulations to all of our fair participants!
Overnight permit work will require temporary rolling stops on EB and WB I-70 in Jackson County
MoDOT has announced that overnight permit work by Evergy will result in the closure of EB and WB I-70 at the crossing west of Adams Dairy Pkwy for utility operations.
Commissioners join community leaders to advance Honor Walk expansion
Lafayette County Commissioners recently met with members of the Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial to discuss progress on the next phase of the Lafayette County Honor Walk Project.
Third-quarter grants awarded by West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation
The third-quarter 2026 Round-Up grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations to help fund important projects. The following awards were presented: Helping Hands of Odessa received $2,500 for an industrial freezer.
Construction contract awarded for courthouse sidewalk project
Lafayette County has officially awarded the construction contract for its long-awaited Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant project that will improve sidewalks surrounding the Lafayette County Courthouse in downtown Lexington.
Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent more than 195 million tons of soil erosion while also improving the state’s water quality and keeping farmland productive.
Welcome New Activities & Athletic Director Ryan Monarch
New Director, Ryan Monarch By S. Otero As Lafayette County C-1 School District prepares for an exciting 2026-2027 school year, we are pleased to welcome our new Activities and Athletic Director, Ryan Monarch, to the Husker family. With a new school year brings new opportunities, fresh ideas, and new faces, and Mr. Monarch is looking forward to becoming part of our school and community. The role of Activities and Athletic Director extends far beyond scheduling games and events. It is about supporting student-athletes, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, building school spirit, and helping students grow both on and off the field, court, stage, and classroom.
Commissioners Join Leaders to Advance Lafayette County Honor Walk Expansion
Lafayette County Commissioners recently met with members of the Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial to discuss progress on the next phase of the Lafayette County Honor Walk Project.