October 16, 2026
Lexington News
AARP Chapter to meet May 12
Wellington AARP Chapter #997 will meet on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. Highway 224 in Wellington.
R-5 School District News & Views
By Sara Green, Leslie Bell Elementary School Principal
Auxiliary scholarship offered
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
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! ——— BAKED CHICKEN
LC Cancer Coalition to meet May 7
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, May 7 beginning at 7 pm at Salem United Church of Christ, Higginsville.
The Evolution of Harry S. Truman – part 1
——— It intrigues me when you look at accomplished peoples lives how impactful their early years were on who they became.
Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It
As America approaches its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering that our democracy was not a gift, it was built through courage, sacrifice, and a shared belief in liberty.
Dobson graduates from Patrol Academy
A total of 19 troopers graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 10. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 125th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 5. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on April 27.
LCHD announcement
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, May 5 from 8 a.m.-noon for staff development/training. The Health Department will be open from noon-5 p.m. that day. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.