May 19, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Shepherd’s Food Pantry January Update
For the month of January 2026, the Shepherd’s Food Pantry served 259 families from the Tri-County region, which amounted to 885 precious people who needed a helping hand.
Waverly Good Friends and Neighbors
Waverly called Good Friends and Neighbors
Brown officially confirmed as Lafayette County Southern Commissioner
Michael Brown of Concordia has been officially confirmed as the Southern District Commissioner for Lafayette County, completing the formal appointment process required by the State of Missouri.
Plants begin to stir in February
Winter’s darkness is slowly lifting, and houseplants are beginning their quiet comeback, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kathi Mecham. Early February, according to Irish folklore, is when life begins to awaken underground.
Alma resident in recent accident
On Thursday, Feb. 5, an Alma resident was involved in a four-vehicle accident on I-435.
Community Helpers at Trinity Lutheran School
Preschoolers celebrate Community Helpers Week at Trinity Lutheran School.
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.