October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Officers installed
Alpha Epsilon Beta chapter met May 11 at the home of Jennifer Jellum. Officers were installed. Pictured left to right are Cherie Mason, Jennifer Jellum, Michelle McKown, Devon Smith, Becky Gore, and Amber Opfer.
New equipment
Lexington Fire and Rescue recently received grant funding from Hero Fund USA for critical safety equipment. The department received two ice water rescue suits and a thermal imaging camera for use in fire responses.
Smith named to President’s List at SNHU
Tyler Smith of Lexington has been named to the Spring 2026 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. The spring terms run from January to May.
HCC Network receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation
HCC is proud to announce that we have officially received our Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation through Missouri’s Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative. This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting individuals in recovery and creating opportunities for second chances within our workforce and community.
Work in progress
Local artist Mike Elder was working hard recently doing prep work on the community mural located at 13 Highway and Roncelli Road. The mural, which welcomes visitors to Lexington, features different designs (inside each letter) submitted by various community groups and organizations. The project is expected to be completed by June.
Spectrum announces expansion of fiber broadband network
Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation, recently announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 2,000 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Lafayette County, including locations near Bates City, Lexington, Odessa, Wellington, Napoleon, Hile, Myrick, Greenton and Lake Lafayette.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS — The Florence family is proud to share the following scholarship recipients for 2026. Congratulations to all scholarship recipients and all graduating seniors at LHS. Above, the Robert E. Florence Leadership Scholarship recipients, are, from left, Nevaeh Rodriquez, Amanda Rodekohr, Katie Carter, Conner Soendker, Elizabeth Hager, Drew Bollmeyer, Eliana Taylor, Hunter Meyer. At right is Linda A. Florence Education Scholarship winner Marley Rogers.
Bunnell named to Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire U.
Aaron Bunnell of Lexington has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.