Santa Fe Times

Brigade Command Sergeant Major (Ret.), Kerrick Lilleman speaks to retired educators
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) met on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the FCS Financial Office in Higginsville, MO. A general meeting was held, followed by guest speaker Brigade Command Sergeant Major (Ret.), Don Kerrick Lilleman.
Veterans cemetery seeking volunteers for cleanup
The Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville is seeking help to wash headstones and perform minor landscaping tasks during the week of April 20 - 24. The cemetery is preparing for their major National inspection and wants to put the best face on the facility and grounds. Volunteers may contact the cemetery Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 660-362-6111. If any group organizations wish to perform a weekend cleanup, that can be arranged. Additionally, the cemetery will happily sign off for any local students for community service hours.

CCMH announces next Chief Executive Officer
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors is excited to announce Blake Riley has accepted the position as CCMH’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 22, 2026.

SF track competes in Higginsville
The Santa Fe Track and Field program ran at Higginsville last week at the Rob Hoefer Husker invitational on Tuesday, April 7.
MoDOT announces nightly lane/ramp closures, rolling stops on I-70
Crews will be conducting various nightly lane closures along the Interstate 70 corridor near downtown Kansas City from Monday, April 13 until Friday, April 17. The lane closures will be…
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 eat-in 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.
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April 7 Municipal Election results
On Tuesday, April 7, Lafayette County held a Municipal election with polling locations open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee meeting
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club will convene on Sunday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fairground Park Administration Building (801 West 29th Street, Higginsville).
