October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Freedom Walk slated Sept. 11
Lexington’s 19th annual Freedom Walk through downtown will be held on Friday, September 11. This event commemorates the many men and women who risked, and sometimes lost, their lives responding to the attacks of September 11, 2001, whether in the immediate aftermath or in the long years of war that followed.
City working with 811 official to ensure safe digging
News Editor The city of Lexington is working with Missouri 811 Damage Prevention Manager Charlie Peel in an effort to ensure that the ongoing fiber optic projects wrap up without further gas or water line strikes.
Globetrotting cyclists make local stop
News Editor In 2021, Stefan and Romina left their hometown in Germany and set off on their mission to bicycle around the world.
Local 4-H youth takes part in 2026 Missouri State Fair
Margaret Rodekohr of Lexington gave a demonstration in the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair titled “How to Paint a Jellyfish.”
Health Department to be closed Labor Day
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Thee named to dean’s list at Missouri State University
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
Coen to lead launch of Essential Telehealth – Missouri Medicaid
Essential Families, a Kansas Cityarea nonprofit, is bringing free virtual healthcare directly into the homes of Lafayette County families with the launch of Essential Telehealth – Missouri Medicaid, a MO HealthNet program designed to eliminate the distance, cost, and wait times that too often stand between rural residents and quality care.
Double homicide suspect found dead in Illinois
The Carrollton man charged in connection with a double homicide in Carroll County on Aug. 23 was found dead in Illinois on Aug. 26, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
Daniel Boone’s grave mistake
(This historical series is complimentary from fellow history buff, Paul Wolfgeher.)
Homemakers enjoy summer outing
On July 22nd, 15 Nap-Well Homemakers Club members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and matinee performance of “Legally Blonde” at New Dinner Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas. It was a delightful performance and a day enjoyed by all. Our thanks to Leona Oberhelman for taking the lead in organizing and scheduling the event.