October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Soendker to join HOF
The Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement is proud to announce the induction of Monica Schaller Soendker.
Local Democrats donate to county’s food pantries
Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club voted to donate to the food pantries in our county for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. We gave monetary donations to pantries in Concordia, Higginsville, Lexington, Odessa, Waverly and Wellington.
A story of survival and hope
News Editor A harrowing story of a soldier’s survival and the enduring hope of a Lexington mother for a safe return played out in dramatic fashion during the Korean War.
Fuller named Grand Marshal of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Long-time businessman and active community leader Steven Fuller has been honored by his selection as the Grand Marshal for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Lexington on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m.
MGC volunteers, staff named LCBA Citizens of the Quarter
The volunteers and staff at the Margaret Gray Center have been named the Citizens of the Quarter by the Lexington Community Betterment Association.
Earthquake Awareness Month
February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Earthquakes warrant special attention in Missouri due to the presence of the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the southeast corner of the state. In the 1810's it generated some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. The New Madrid Seismic Zone is still active, with an average of over 200 tiny earthquakes each year. While most of these go unnoticed it serves as a reminder of the constant threat.
CPR class
Lexington Fire and Rescue recently hosted a CPR class for EMTs, medics, cadets and local residents, boasting a great turn out. The skills covered in the training were adult and infant/child choking management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. By hosting (instructing) this course, two LFR team members were signed off on their Basic Life Support CPR instructor course. Pictured are various participants.
Lexington needs you!
Are you interested in serving your community? The City of Lexington is looking for residents who want to get involved by serving on a City board or committee.
Showing off their skills
Lex La-Ray Technical Center hosted the SkillsUSA Collision Repair and Auto Refinish West Central District Competition on Saturday, January 31. Collision Repair students competed in welding, small dent repair, and plastics repair. Auto Refinish students competed in scratch repair, spot panel repair with blending, masking, and clear coating a vehicle. All students went through a job interview process. Special thanks to the judges from the following businesses for taking the time to be here: Gary Crossley Ford, Collison Leaders, OE Connection, retired instructor Tim Bauer, Shelly Harden, and Dawn Ransdell.
RoundUp board member Patty Raker presents Kayla Schmidt
RoundUp board member Patty Raker presents Kayla Schmidt