July 27, 2026
Lexington News
Parade marks 30 years
Taffy Morgan was one of several people who helped get the St. Patrick’s Day Parade off the ground in 1996. Riley’s Irish Pub — owned by Forrest Riley and managed by his niece Taffy — along with the Brass Eagle Supper Club owned by David Goodloe and Jim Bertz came up with plans for the parade, which remain basically the same to this day.
Food drive
The Fairview 4-H Club had their monthly meeting on February 2. Morgan Nuelle offered a presentation on dental health. The club also held a canned food drive for the Lexington Food Pantry.
Dickmeyers to celebrate 50th anniversary
Norman and Cindy Dickmeyer will be having an Open House in celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, February 21,
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.
City approves DAR America 250! Patriot Marker near monument
The City of Lexington has approved a request from the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) to install a DAR America 250! Patriot Marker in the public park surrounding the Madonna of the Trail monument.
Board to go out to bid for street projects
News Editor The Lexington City Council last week authorized the City Transportation Board to go out to bid for three separate street paving projects in Lexington.
Democrats to meet Feb. 15
Due to our customary meeting date coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday, the Lafayette County Democrats will convene on Sunday, February 15 at 4:30 PM at the Fairground Community Building, located at 801 West 29th Street, Higginsville.