May 19, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Application period now open for Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit
The annual Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit Application period is now open. The application period is April 1st - June 30, 2026.
Care Connection seeking volunteers
Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteer and be a voice for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As an Obudsman you will:
Fitzgibbon Health Fair planned for April 24
Pre-registration is now open for Fitzgibbon Hospital's annual Health Fair. The event will be held on Friday, April 24, from 7 - 10 a.m. at Fitzgibbon Hospital (2305 S. Hwy 65, Marshall). To save time, guests can register online at www.fitzgibbon. org/fair. Pre-registrations will be accepted until Sunday, April 19. Pre-registration is not required to participate. Free services/screenings planned for the event include: Skin cancer screenings (exposed skin only) provided by Boone Hospital. Please wear shorts and loose clothing, no makeup, keep hair loose and make note of any spots of concern to point out during the exam. Osteoporosis screening with Miles Romney, P.A.
Chiefs baseball picks up first win of the season
The Santa Fe - with Norbourne Chiefs took on a tough Cole Camp baseball squad on Friday, the 23rd of March. Freshman Korben Dierking took to the mound first in this one, going three innings and allowing just one run. Four other SFHS hurlers saw action as well, but Cole Camp’s bats were active, producing 9 hits on the day, and coaxing 9 free passes as well. Thad Hopkins, and Wyatt Aversman had the only two hits for SFHS, who lost the contest 12-2.
Santa Fe R-X holds Town Hall
On Tuesday, March 24, approximately 150 people filled the Greg Prather Gymnasium at Santa Fe High School to learn more about the challenges facing Santa Fe, Lexington, Higginsville and other rural school districts across Missouri.
Chiefs take on the Early Bird meet at Carrollton in Track & Field
Santa Fe headed north over the bridge for an early season track meet at Carrollton on March 26.
City of Waverly receives Blue Shield designation
On March 27, the City of Waverly announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has awarded Missouri Blue Shield designation to the city for 2026. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community.
2026 KMZU basketball Dream Teams
On March 24, KMZU announced their picks for the 2026 high school basketball Dream Teams. Local students named on the Class 2 Dream Teams are as follows: Boys Concordia - Nephi Hon, Brody Willis Santa Fe - Logan Wilsie, Will Leabo St. Paul Lutheran - Tate Kreisel, Easton Sheets Sweet Springs - Drayton Hampton, Brandon Pinion Wellington-Napoleon - Jonny Hampton, Jace Mefford Girls Concordia - Ava Mueller, Aubrey Roepe Santa Fe - Mia Lark, Brooke Dierking St. Paul Lutheran - Bella Woods, Chloe Fahrmeier Sweet Springs - Ashtyn Johnson, Lindsey Shahan Wellington-Napoleon - Makayla Simsheuser, Ayden Ellensohn
Santa Fe FFA teaches TL elementary students as part of Ag Ed on the Move
Third graders across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this spring. Santa Fe FFA member educators are leading Trinity Lutheran elementary students through the 10-lesson Ag Moves experience to help them make connections to their food, fuel and farmers.