April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times
The election cycle
The Senate continues its work as bills are debated and voted on in the Senate chamber, and we receive bills from our colleagues in the House of Representatives.
Kalthoff recognized at MRR awards banquet
On Feb. 21, local River advocate and aficionado Robin Kalthoff was recognized during the Missouri River Relief (MRR) annual Awards Banquet in Columbia.
Candidates file for upcoming primary election
A number of candidates for elected county positions filed for the August Primary last week.
School vouchers impact on rural schools
To the Editor: Across Missouri, public schools are more than classrooms. In many rural communities, they are the heartbeat of the town. They host ballgames, concerts, science fairs, and graduations where generations of families gather.
TL holds 19th annual spring dinner & auction
The 19th annual Trinity Lutheran School Spring Dinner & Auction was held this past weekend, Feb. 27-March 1.
Retired educators to meet next week
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the FCS Financial office (4100 MO-13 Hwy, Higginsville). Dr. Brad Briscoe, Superintendent of the Wellington-Napoleon School District, will be the guest speaker. There will also be a general meeting with updates on legislation of concern, reports on MRTA’s Legislative Day, and the MRTA Leadership Summit. All retired educators and support staff, active teachers and support staff, their spouses, and the general public are invited to attend.
Concordia ends season for Chiefs
The Chiefs were on the road to finish up the regular season last Friday night at Cole Camp to take on the Blue Birds. Logan Wilsie had 4 in the first and Will Leabo hit a three, but it was 12-9 CCHS after one quarter. Santa Fe heated up in the second frame going for 16 points, with Korben Dierking dropping in a pair of treys. The halftime score was knotted up at 25 all.
Catch-and-keep trout season begins March 1 at trout parks
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that March 1 marks the annual opening of catchand- keep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-andkeep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31. The daily limit is four trout, and the possession limit is eight for all four parks.
Prom Dress Shoppe hours
The final day for the Prom Dress Shoppe (locatd at 16 W. 15th Street, Higginsville) will be Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.