Lexington News

The Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to invite 4th grade students in Lafayette County to participate in our annual Conservation poster contest. The theme for this year’s contest is Soil. Where It All Begins. Soil grows our food, filters our water, supports wildlife habitats, and provides the foundation for our communities. Without soil, there would be no farms, forests, or places for humans and animals to thrive. Soil is such an important part of our ecosystem!

The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day.

Sonya Lee Rodekohr of Lexington has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Michael Brown of Concordia has been officially confirmed as the Southern District Commissioner for Lafayette County, completing the formal appointment process required by the State of Missouri.

The first quarter 2026 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds: Helen’s House of Odessa received $3,500 to restock supplies and necessities.

If you have always wanted to sell produce and other goods at the local farmers market, but you didn’t know where to begin, University of Missouri Extension can help, says MU Extension horticulture specialist Matthew Huchteman.