October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Race for Presiding Commissioner to highlight August Primary
A race for Presiding Lafayette County Commissioner between incumbent Harold Hoflander of Higginsville and challenger Jody Banner of Wellington, both Republicans, will highlight the August 4 Primary election in Lafayette County.
Fire displaces Lexington family
News Editor A July 3 fire heavily damaged a home at 1368 S. Business Highway 13 but fortunately no one was injured.
Bond issue, tax levy increase to go before school district voters
News Editor Residents of the Lexington school district will be voting on a proposed no tax increase bond issue and a proposed increase in the district tax levy in the August 4 Primary.
Berry named to Dean’s Honor Roll
Caiden E. Berry of Lexington has been named to the spring Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University.
The greatest hoax of all time
(This summer is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. We salute Paul Wolfgeher for sponsoring this historical series.)
First two legal hangings in county were connected
There have been 10 lawful executions in Lafayette County with the first two legal hangings in April, 1834 being interrelated.
4-H Youth Entrepreneurs to Showcase Businesses at Lafayette County Fair
The University of Missouri Extension Center of Lafayette County invites the community to support local youth entrepreneurs at the Show Me 4-H Wares booth during the Lafayette County Fair.
4-H Achievement Day showcases youth talent and hard work
The Lafayette County 4-H Achievement Day took place on June 20 at Lafayette County C-1 Middle School, highlighting the talents and 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.
Governor signs legislation supporting Missouri agriculture, rural communities
Last Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 2397 and Senate Bills (SB) 913, 938, 953, 1033, and 1629, reflecting his commitment to supporting agriculture and rural communities.
Jack Remembers
I grew up on a farm north of Oak Grove in eastern Jackson County. Every two years, when it was time for the election, here came our road overseer, Durwood, who would ask my dad if he needed some gravel to get back to the milk barn, which sat off the road.