August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Porches and Peaches set Saturday
One of Lexington’s signature summer events, Porches and Peaches, returns to the LEX on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m.4 p.m.
GIRLS STATE
GIRLS STATE PRESENTATION Lexington students Emerson Worthington and Mizsa White attended last week’s meeting of the Lexington Rotary Club to give a presentation about their experiences at Girls State sponsored by Rotary. Unable to attend was Kristy Rangel, who did submit her experience about Girls State also. From left are, back, Marcus Lundin, Earl Parris, Aubrey Burk, Dave Rich, Steven Fuller, Jim Martin and Tom Hughes. Pictured in front are White, Worthington and Blaine Rogers.
Palmer received Medal of Honor for actions in Battle of Lexington
George Henry Palmer was a bugler in the 1st Illinois Volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War, receiving the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor, for his action while fighting for the north in the Battle of Lexington in September 1861.
Wieligman Family – Lafayette County Farm Family for 2026
Congratulations to this year’s Lafayette County Farm Family - Brad and Jamie Wieligman of Wellington, Mo. The Wieligmans represent a rich history of farming in the Wellington area.
MO Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day – Monday, August 17
Farm Family Day is a partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau and other key industry organizations. For 66 years, Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair has been recognizing Missouri’s Farm Families and the role they play in our state’s economy and vitality! Nominated families from each county are selected to represent their county for this honor, based on their farming operation, their activity in their community, their participation in or with 4-H and on upholding the qualities that honor farming’s roots.
Lafayette Regional Health Center recognized for advancing rural stroke care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Lafayette Regional Health Center is committed to changing that.
Race for Presiding Commissioner to highlight August Primary
A race for Presiding Lafayette County Commissioner between incumbent Harold Hoflander of Higginsville and challenger Jody Banner of Wellington, both Republicans, will highlight the August 4 Primary election in Lafayette County.
Fire displaces Lexington family
News Editor A July 3 fire heavily damaged a home at 1368 S. Business Highway 13 but fortunately no one was injured.
Bond issue, tax levy increase to go before school district voters
News Editor Residents of the Lexington school district will be voting on a proposed no tax increase bond issue and a proposed increase in the district tax levy in the August 4 Primary.
Berry named to Dean’s Honor Roll
Caiden E. Berry of Lexington has been named to the spring Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University.