May 19, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Meyer is state champion free thrower
Over the past several weeks, area youth have been competing in a free throw competition which began in Higginsville.
Carrollton’s youth wrestling team
This past weekend, members of Carrollton’s youth wrestling team travelled to Springfield to participate in the state wrestling championship held March 13-15. London Houk, 8u 55, placed 5th; Braelynn Chavez, 10u 65, placed 6th; Lillian Brotherton, 14u 110, placed 6th; Bentli Rushmore, 14u 105, placed 6th; Mylah Renzelman, 8u 60, State Runner up; Ainsley Renzelman, 10u 55, State Runner Up; Abigail Montgomery, 12u 120, State Runner Up; Audrey Jones, 8u 75, placed 4th; Brayden Steadham, 12u 115, placed 5th; Kiptyn Wilson, 10u 90, placed 4th. Front row, from left: Kye Chavez, London Houk, Ainsley Renzelman, Mylah Renzelman, Audrey Jones. Second row: Marshall Bowlen, Braelynn Chavez, Kiptyn Wilson, Heynlea Bultmann, Tayona Floyd. Back: Abigail Montgomery, Conner Vaughn, Bentley Feagan, Xavier Renzelman, Brayden Steadham, Lillian Brotherton, Bentli Rushmore. Not pictured: Merrah England, Naveah Williams. (Submitted photo)
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.
Marriage licenses
Area marriage licenses issued in Lafayette County: January Aaron Lee DinWiddie of Concordia to Charlee Kay Burton of Concordia.
Missourians urged to ignore fraudulent ‘Final Enforcement Notice’ text messages
The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is continuing to warn Missourians about ongoing scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue or “Missouri DMV.” These fraudulent messages often state that the recipient has received a “Final Enforcement Notice” regarding overdue traffic tickets and threaten penalties if payment is not made immediately. The scam messages may reference a Missouri Administrative Code and claim that penalties will soon begin if the issue is not resolved. In many cases, the messages threaten suspension of vehicle registration, suspension of driving privileges, prosecution, and even damage to the recipient’s credit score.
Santa Fe R-X Board discusses MO Legislation, future of rural public education
Mrs. Martha Schreiman and members of her FFA officer team were present at the March 10, 2026 school board meeting to provide a meal, show gratitude and share highlights of their year. Following the meal, district administration shared their appreciation as well during the opening of the formal meeting. Present school board members for the Santa Fe R-X school district are: Russell Limback- President, Jennifer Hostetter- Vice President, Darren Wodrich-Secretary, Justin Schuster- Treasurer, Darrin Lilleman- Member, Tim Dierking- Member and Clay Michael- Member. “This district has been blessed with exemplary board operations and genuinely great people during my entire tenure, and prior to that and the Santa Fe school community is in debt for your selfless service to the kids, school and greater community,” shared Mr. Lark.
More than $12.7 million in prizes of $1,000 or more won in February
During the month of February, Missouri Lottery offices paid out more than $12.7 million in prizes of $1,000 or more.
School Menu
Santa Fe R-X and Trinity Lutheran School lunch menus for the week of March 23-27.