April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times
McGarry inducted into CARB HoF
Forty-six years ago, Tom McGarry was a high school student just starting out his sprint racing career. It was a hobby that would continue throughout his lifetime; for about a dozen years he would race as a driver and for another 30+ years he would use his mechanical talents to help guide the team to victory.
Fitzgibbon Hospital to hold annual health fair
The annual Health Fair at Fitzgibbon Hospital will be held from 7 to 10 a.m., Friday, April 24, in the hospital’s atrium. This event provides easy access to numerous health screenings to help people “know their numbers” and is part of the hospital’s mission of “Improving the Health of our Community.”
Governor appoints Higginsville man to Safe Drinking Water Commission
On Feb. 20, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.
News Brief
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Lafayette County residents are invited to the next meeting in a series of community outreach events hosted by the Lafayette County Commission. This event will be held at 7 Days Diner (108 NW 4th St.
Today is final day to RSVP for SWCD open house
The Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District will host the annual open house on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program will include Shelby Jenkins, MU Livestock Specialist, and Luke Skinner, NRCS Soil Scientist, who will present the Rainfall Simulator. The’winners of the 4th grade poster contest will be recognized. Lunch will be served by the SWCD board, past and present employees. The open house is free and open to the public. Come learn about conservation practices and cost-share opportunities available through the District. Please RSVP 660-584-8732 ext 3 by Friday, Feb. 27.
News Briefs
Waverly Masonic Lodge #61 A.F. & A.M. will hold their annual Soup & Chili Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Waverly Christian Church Fellowship Hall for a free-will offering.
Santa Fe girls win three in a row at home
The Lady Chiefs hosted the Concordia Lady Orioles to town on Valentine’s Eve and Court Warming. With a supper, and a bunch of fundraising goodies lining the main hallway, the ball was tipped and Santa Fe jumped out on top 5-1. Later, Mia Lark got a put back to make it 9-6 at the end of the first quarter.
How to dine with diabetes: Food skills class offered by MU Extension
The University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) is offering a healthy cooking class for individuals with diabetes, Dining with Diabetes.