August 26, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Wieligman Family – Lafayette County Farm Family for 2026
Congratulations to this year’s Lafayette County Farm Family - Brad and Jamie Wieligman of Wellington, Mo. The Wieligmans represent a rich history of farming in the Wellington area.
Mayview Fish Fry & Country Dance Brings Community Together
The Mayview MO Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who attended, volunteered, and supported the recent Fish Fry and Country Dance held at the historic Mayview School on July 10, 2026. The evening was a tremendous success, bringing together friends, neighbors, and visitors for great food, music, fellowship, and community spirit.
Lafayette County Veterans Memorial Expansion Continues to Move Forward
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo. Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial announced continued progress on the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial expansion, including fundraising, outreach, design work and construction planning. Four individuals are being honored through the expansion: General William Hoge, LTC Harold Schrier, Captain Leonard “Tuck” Smith and Sergeant Joe Specker.
Lafayette County 4-H Achievement Day Showcases Youth Talent and Hard Work
nd accomplishments of local youth. Events throughout the day included judging contests, demonstrations, fashion revue, public speaking, Clover Kid activities, Western Heritage Personas and the annual King and Queen contest.
City of Corder Board of Aldermen Meeting
Regular Board Meeting held on July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm Present: Alderman Bauer, Alderman Chapman, Alderman Linebach, Alderman Vanlanker, Mayor Doug Lorenz, Treasurer Donna Biesemeyer, and City Clerk Matt Limback.
Congratulations to Brad and Jamie from All of us At The Higginsville Advance and Lexington News!
Congratulations to Brad and Jamie from All of us At The Higginsville Advance and Lexington News!
MO Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day – Monday, August 17
Farm Family Day is a partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau and other key industry organizations. For 66 years, Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair has been recognizing Missouri’s Farm Families and the role they play in our state’s economy and vitality! Nominated families from each county are selected to represent their county for this honor, based on their farming operation, their activity in their community, their participation in or with 4-H and on upholding the qualities that honor farming’s roots.
Tabo Seed awards scholarships to three area graduates
Tabo Seed is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Tabo Seed Scholarship. This year’s scholarships were awarded to Brilee Dierking of Malta Bend, Esther Kincaid of Hardin, and Peyton Marshall of Marshall in recognition of their hard work, leadership, and commitment to their education and communities.