May 30, 2026
Lexington News
Jack Remembers
Gasper’s Restaurant off I-70 at Kingdom City, because of its coconut cream pie, was my favorite restaurant.
LCHD to be closed for President’s Day
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day.
Rodekohr named to Dean’s List
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.
St Jo Wrestling: They grunt and they groan!
“Doing the wrestling polka,” there are songs that hang with you for years and others for decades, the theme song from 50’s-60’s KFEQ’s “Wrestling with Bob,” I can still hear. It would call the faithful every Saturday night to the TV studio for blood, sweat and jeers.
Brown officially confirmed as County Commissioner
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.
WCE RoundUp grants given out
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.
Learn to sell at farmers markets in March
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.
RoundUp board member Patty Raker presents Kayla Schmidt
RoundUp board member Patty Raker presents Kayla Schmidt
First Impact Event coming to Lexington
First Impact, a program offered by Think-First Missouri, is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law as well as provides them with the tools they need to monitor, coach and support their new teen driver.
Lexington boys win Consolation at Crest Ridge
The Lexington Boys Basketball Team fell short of repeating as tournament Champions, but they won two games, and won the Consolation bracket at the Crest Ridge Cougar Classic this past week.