Lexington News
Learn to sell at farmers markets in March
If you have always wanted to sell produce and other goods at the local farmers market, but you didn’t know where to begin, University of Missouri Extension can help, says MU Extension horticulture specialist Matthew Huchteman.
Veterans Memorial Brick Program launched
The Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial are proud to announce the launch of the Veterans Memorial Brick Program, an initiative designed to honor local veterans who have served our nation.
First Impact Event coming to Lexington
First Impact, a program offered by Think-First Missouri, is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law as well as provides them with the tools they need to monitor, coach and support their new teen driver.
LRHC receives 2026 Women’s Choice Award
Lafayette Regional Health Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award.

Luehrman to join Lexington HOF
Spotlight on Lexington Legends
Get to Know Lexington – Debbie McGinnis
NAME: Debbie Guillia McGinnis BIRTHPLACE: St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City because our hospital was still under construction.
AARP Chapter to meet
Wellington AARP Chapter #997 will hold their monthly pot luck dinner, program and meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. Highway 224 in Wellington.
E-filing best way for fast tax return
Jan. 26 marked the beginning of tax season as the Missouri Department of Revenue is now accepting electronically filed state returns. DOR is providing information and resources to help ensure a smooth process for everyone.
MoDOT accepting applications for Youth Transportation Conference
The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in school to real-world transportation challenges.

Dr. Rhadans named LRHC Physician of the Year
Lafayette Regional Health Center is proud to recognize Dr. Matt Rhadans as its Physician of the Year.
