July 12, 2026
Lexington News
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! ——— DATE PUDDING
Booster Club golf tourney Saturday
The annual Lexington All Sports Booster Club Golf Tournament is scheduled to be played this coming Saturday at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond.
Recap of Lexington performances at state track meet
Following is a recap of the seven events that Lexington Runners competed and medaled in at the State Track and Field Meet on May 22 and 23 in Jefferson City.
Lexington girls win state championship
All six Lexington runners medal in each of their events
Sculpture vandalized
News Editor A sculpture created by Lexington Tourism Adviser Mike Elder — which was part of this year’s Kansas City Parade of Hearts — was vandalized recently in east Kansas City.
Missouri Court of Appeals upholds man’s child sex crime conviction
On May 26, 2026, the Missouri Court of Appeals issued a memorandum opinion affirming the conviction of Shane Smith, 56, of Mayview, Missouri.
Gregorio graduates from Graceland University
Graceland University has announced the Spring 2026 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 2025 through April 2026.
Planning survey seeks input
The Lafayette County Planning & Economic Development Office has created a new webpage with information about the Land Development Code update process, planning priorities, and opportunities for community feedback.