October 16, 2026
Lexington News
List of firsts for Lafayette County
The following events show the beginning of affairs in Lafayette County: The first white settler was Gilead Rupe. In 1815, Rupe built a crude home about two and a half miles south of the present site of Lexington. His name appears frequently in the early records of the county, as a member of boards for the location of new roads, or rendering other sorts of public service.
The Battle of Wellington
Cold blooded killer or rebel with a cause?
A global legacy left: Harry S Truman (Conclusion)
(This series is provided with compliments from Paul Wolfgeher.)
City, spay and neuter initiative announce collaborative effort
The City of Lexington and Operation Snip ’Em are thrilled to formally announce a united partnership driven by a shared commitment to the community and a mutual enthusiasm for animal welfare.
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! ——— RICE MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
St. Luke UCC hosting picnic
St. Luke UCC in Grand Pass will hold its annual church picnic on Wednesday, July 15 from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and share in the games, opportunity quilt drawing, the dunk tank, and lots of food, along with ice cream and homemade cakes and pies.
LCHD announcement
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, July 7 from 8 a.m.-noon for staff development/training. The Health Department will be open from noon-5 p.m. that day.
Lexington PD’s K9 Sasha to get donation of body armor
Lexington Police Department’s K9 Sasha will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sasha’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Don Fike.” Delivery is expected within 10 weeks.
Big Muddy Clean Sweep will return to Lexington
The Big Muddy Clean Sweep is back for Missouri River Relief’s 25th anniversary, and volunteer registration is now open!
Health and Wellness projects approved by City Council
News Editor The Lexington City Council at its June 9 meeting approved three Health and Wellness projects that had been previously approved by the Health and Wellness Committee.