July 12, 2026
Santa Fe Times
MFA Oil raises $100,000 to help fight hunger across Missouri
MFA Oil Company has raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri, helping support hunger-relief efforts for families across the state.
Santa Fe High School holds annual Spring Sports Banquet
On Wednesday evening, May 27, Santa Fe High School held their annual Spring Sports Banquet in the Old Gym.
Alma 4-H Club places poppies on graves
As part of their annual Memorial Day tradition, Alma 4-H Club members placed poppies on local graves.
Income tax elimination to go on August Primary Election ballot
On May 22, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on Aug. 4, 2026.
Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days this weekend!
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.
Confederate Memorial Day event planned for June 13 in Higginsville
The Confederate Memorial Friends Association, along with the Confederate State Historic Site in Higginsville, is sponsoring the annual Confederate Memorial Day on Saturday, June 13. At 10 a.m., refreshments will be served at the pergola, to mark the completion of restoration of the foundation of the Confederate Memorial rock. At 11 a.m., the memorial service will begin.
State Tech Dean’s List
A big State Tech congrats to the following local student for making the Dean’s List for the spring of 2026. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.
UCM announces spring graduates
Area residents were among approximately 1,700 individuals who met graduate and undergraduate degree requirements and were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Spring 2026 Commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
University of Central Missouri announces spring Dean’s List
The following area students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.