October 16, 2026
Lexington News
WCE RoundUp Foundation awards grants
The second quarter 2026 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds: Teacher’s Warehouse of Johnson County received $3,500 for supplies for student and teacher needs throughout the school year.
Auxiliary scholarship
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
County Democrats to meet May 17
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club will meet on Sunday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Las Carreta Mexican Restaurant, 2009 Main St., Higginsville.
Sorority announces Achievement Awards
Laureate Gamma Delta Sorority honored two graduating seniors with an Achievement Award. The recipents of this award are pictured as follows: • Emerson Layne Kenney of Hickman Hill District #3 Northeast High School, Columbia, Missosuri, daughter of Ryan and Kimberly Kenney of Columbia, Missouri.
Church donates
Trinity United Church of Christ recently presented the Lexington R-5 school district with a $1,000 check for the school lunch program from their April 11 benefit breakfast. From left are Assistant Superintendent Toni Smith and Trinity UCC members Susie and Leland Struchtemeyer.
Harry Truman goes to war – part 2
Truman didn’t have to go. The United States entered World War I in 1917 when Harry was 33. He had already done a 6 year distinguished stint in the National Reserve, but our country needed him. Patriotism and military service had always run deep with Truman.
Hoflander announces sale, new chapter for longtime Higginsville business
After more than four decades of serving the Higginsville community, Harold Hoflander has announced the sale of his Ford Dealership, marking a new chapter for both his home and work families.
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!
Council discusses future of non-emergency transfers
News Editor City of Lexington officials are seeking a legal opinion on whether Lafayette Regional Health Center owes the city compensation for nonemergency transfers of patients from LRHC to other medical facilities in the region.