August 28, 2026
Lexington News Community
Shroyer graduates from University of Montana
Nate Shroyer graduated cum laude from the University of Montana with a BSF Bachelor of Science in Foresty with a minor in Fire Science and Ecology.
Area students graduate from UCM
Area residents were among around 1,700 individuals who met graduate and undergraduate degree requirements and were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Spring 2026 Commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
COC scholarships
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce offered two $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who attend Lexington High School. These students expressed an interest in improving the community of Lexington by working or living in the Lexington area in the future. Conner Soendker and Elijah Colon (not pictured) were this year’s deserving recipients. Pictured from left are Chelsea Huffman, Claire Steffens, Conner Soendker and Shelly Harden.
DARing to cook
These ladies were young, “Junior” members of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of the DAR when “Missouri Juniors DARing to Cook Book!” was published about 50 years ago. In honor of America’s 250th, each week leading up to July 4 we will publish one of their recipes and one of the quotes sprinkled among the pages of the book. Enjoy! ——— DATE PUDDING
Dance the night away to help light up Lexington
Community members and area neighbors will have a chance to enjoy a night of music and dancing while supporting a holiday lighting upgrade when Project Christmas Lights 2026 hosts a fundraiser Saturday, June 6 at The LEX in Lexington. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and entertainment by Elwood and the Blues Masters will run from 7 to 10 p.m.
LCHD announcement
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, June 2 from 8 a.m.-noon for staff development/ training.
Lafayette County Commissioners
Lafayette County Commissioners
Yard of the Month
The Lexington Garden Club has selected the home of Michael and Stephanie Sanders, 1111 Francis St., as Yard of the Month for May. The front yard has a beautiful shade garden, and the side and back yard are lovely as well. It shows a lot of hard work, care and love for flowers — a yard to be proud of. Other winners were: second place, 801 Laurie St.; third place, 12151 Bus. Highway 13; fourth place, 1003 Highland Ave. Honorable mention: 712 Highland Ave., 618 Highland Ave., 403 Highland, 306 Highland Ave., 213 Second St., 16421 and 16423 Summit Camp Rd., 16427 and 16425 Summit Ridge Rd.
American Legion
American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary recently awarded $500 scholarships to 2026 LHS graduates Conner Soendker (right) and Amanda Rodekohr (left). Presentations were completed by Post Commander Brady Snyder and Auxiliary President Jennifer Poulin.