April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times
SFHS winter sports Senior Night
Santa Fe Times photos by Klarissa Olvera
Governor, legislature, Missouri agriculture partner to feed food-insecure children
On Thursday, Jan. 29, Missouri agricultural leaders joined Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate in the State Capitol to pack 15,000 meals for food insecure Missourians. The event was an element of the year-long Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids, presented in partnership with Brownfield Ag News and ADM.
RSVP now 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.
Supper Out
Community Ministries of Waverly hosts Supper Out the last Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Everyone is invited for eatin or carry-out of a home-cooked meal. Come as you are and enjoy the fellowship. Donations are accepted, but NOT required. Schedule is subject to change.
Program helps parents recover from childbirth
Born Strong, Stay Healthy is a researchbased strength and movement program designed to help people prepare for and recover from childbirth, says Melissa Cotton, MU Extension field specialist in nutrition and health. The program supports physical and mental well-being before, during and after pregnancy, with the goal of healthier outcomes for both parents and babies, Cotton says.
Gubernatorial appointments
With the approval of the gubernatorial appointments this week I wanted to take some time and explain the process individuals go through to receive an appointment and confirmation.
Stewardship conference
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Santa Fe Agri-Leaders held their annual Ag Stewardship conference at the Concordia Community Center. The event featured three speakers and had a crowd of approximately 100 guests. Santa Fe and Concordia FFA members helped serve the meal, which was catered by Plow Boys BBQ. Here, speaker Jim Gerrish talks about grazing and livestock production. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
LRHC receives 2026 Women’s Choice Award
Lafayette Regional Health Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award.
Apply now for Lafayette County Veterans Memorial brick
The Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial are proud to announce the launch of the Veterans Memorial Brick Program, an initiative designed to honor local veterans who have served our nation.
Sherman College of Chiropractic President’s List
Sadie Limback of Alma, has been named to Sherman College of Chiropractic’s President’s List for the fall 2025 quarter. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 for the quarter.