May 19, 2026
Lexington News
Harry Truman goes to war – part 2
Truman didn’t have to go. The United States entered World War I in 1917 when Harry was 33. He had already done a 6 year distinguished stint in the National Reserve, but our country needed him. Patriotism and military service had always run deep with Truman.
20 years after sudden cardiac arrest, Schmidt still going strong
News Editor Whether it’s weddings or great personal accomplishments, there are many anniversaries in life that are worth taking the time to celebrate.
Church donates
Trinity United Church of Christ recently presented the Lexington R-5 school district with a $1,000 check for the school lunch program from their April 11 benefit breakfast. From left are Assistant Superintendent Toni Smith and Trinity UCC members Susie and Leland Struchtemeyer.
Sorority announces Achievement Awards
Laureate Gamma Delta Sorority honored two graduating seniors with an Achievement Award. The recipents of this award are pictured as follows: • Emerson Layne Kenney of Hickman Hill District #3 Northeast High School, Columbia, Missosuri, daughter of Ryan and Kimberly Kenney of Columbia, Missouri.
County Democrats to meet May 17
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club will meet on Sunday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Las Carreta Mexican Restaurant, 2009 Main St., Higginsville.
Auxiliary scholarship
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
WCE RoundUp Foundation awards grants
The second quarter 2026 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds: Teacher’s Warehouse of Johnson County received $3,500 for supplies for student and teacher needs throughout the school year.
Minutemen drop final conference game to Carrollton
Carrollton pitcher Ryan Henry was definitely the star of the game, as he pitched a complete game shut out, and also drove in 4 runs in leading the Carrollton Trojans to a 10 to 0 win over the Lexington Minutemen last Wednesday at Indian Foothills Park in Marshall.
History of Hoflander Ford, Inc.
Harold and Kathryn Hoflander, while residing in Boonville, MO, purchased the majority shares of the Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership located at 1807 Main, Higginsville, MO, on July 15, 1982, from Charles and Mary Frasier. Harold and Kathryn purchased the remaining shares from minority stockholder, Herman Simmons, on Aug. 8, 1988.
Jack Remembers
One of the biggest mistakes Kansas City has made was not keeping the FFA convention here with the American Royal. The FFA groups from Missouri now send their delegations to Louisville, Kentucky. Kansas City had the group forever. When I was in high school, a carload of us guys went to the American Royal every year.