August 27, 2026
Lexington News
Cannonball Car Show a blast
Around 100 classic and modern cars, trucks and motorcycles lined Main Street for several blocks in each direction in front of the courthouse on Saturday for the 2026 Cannonball Car Show, as parents, children, old and young strolled, looked, and chatted.
Commission appoints Umhoefer as Interim County Auditor
On Aug. 10, the Lafayette County Commission met and appointed Jaimie Umhoefer as Interim County Auditor.
SWCD accepting signups for cost-share cover crop program
The Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting signups for the state cost-share cover crop program.
Missouri SMP Fraud Fact
The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol wants to remind you to be careful when you receive mail that looks like it is from Medicare or the government. Some companies send official looking letters to get you interested in products or insurance they want to sell.
Jack Remembers
Several years ago an article in the Kansas City Star stated Stephenson’s Old Apple Farm Restaurant was for sale. Twin brothers Les and Loyd Stephenson opened the restaurant eighty years ago, in April of 1946.
Victorious Veterans
A total of 1,200 veterans from across the nation have returned home after competing in the 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games held in Tampa, Florida, June 27 through July 2.
MGC ends Fair Week in style
End Lexington Fair Week at the Margaret Gray Center, where there is always something to enjoy.
Lafayette County Resource Fair planned
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Lafayette County Enterprises and Lafayette County Bridging Support Services (formerly known as Lafayette County Board of Sheltered Services) have partnered to hold a Resource Fair. The event will be held at both locations, LCE (109 W. 19th St. Higginsville) and LCBSS (508 Fairground Ave, Higginsville) from 5-7 p.m.
Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Celebrates Youth Achievements
The 2026 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair brought together youth, families, volunteers, and community members for ten days of learning, competition, and celebration from July 11-20. The fair began with Exhibit Day at Lafayette County C-1 Middle School in Higginsville, where 4-H and FFA members showcased projects highlighting their skills, creativity, and dedication. Activities continued throughout the week at Fairground Park and the 4-H Barn in Higginsville, concluding with the Carcass Show at Nadler’s in Wellington on July 20.