May 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Catch-and-keep trout season begins March 1 at trout parks
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that March 1 marks the annual opening of catchand- keep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-andkeep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31. The daily limit is four trout, and the possession limit is eight for all four parks.
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.
Feb. 23-27 Santa Fe Menus
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Superintendent Lark warns of dire times ahead
The Santa Fe Board of Education met in regular session Thursday, Feb. 12 at Santa Fe High School. In his report, Superintendent Derek Lark focused on the future of the Santa Fe school district. He reviewed several pieces of legislation for the board and indicated he intends to host a ‘Town Hall’ style meeting in the future to educate and inform interested stakeholders.
2026 SFHS Courtwarming
On Friday, Feb. 13, Santa Fe High School held Courtwarming during half time of the boys game against Concordia. The 2025 King and Quen were, from left: Hayden Toliver, son of Tricia Toliver of Waverly and Lucas Toliver of Blackburn; and Lillian Plattner, daughter of Darnishia Plattner of Waverly and Andrew Plattner of Waverly. For more from this event, see page 5. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
TL girls take 3rd in St. Peter’s Tournament
Trinity Lutheran girls place 3rd in St. Peter's Tournament
News Briefs
This year, the annual Santa Fe FFA Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Friday, Feb. 20. The event will be held in the Santa Fe Ag Building from 6-8 a.m. Please enter through the ag building. This event serves as a thank you to the community for their continued support of the FFA Chapter. All are welcome to attend!
Waverly Council discusses changes to accommodate fireworks show
Waverly Mayor Richard Dodson called the Feb. 9 regular meeting of the Waverly City Council to order.
Candidates needed for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues that affect senior Missourians.
Alma Council holds February meeting
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Alma met in regular session at Alma Police Station on Feb. 4, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m.