October 16, 2026
Santa Fe Times
MDC proposes permits at unstaffed shooting ranges
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers free recreational firearms shooting on more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. The ranges were designed decades ago primarily for hunters with most traditional use being in the spring and fall in preparation for various hunting seasons.
Northwest announces spring graduates
On June 4, the Office of the Registrar and the Graduate School at Northwest Missouri State University have released the names of students who completed requirements for degrees at the conclusion of the 2026 spring semester. Undergraduate students graduating with honors are designated with asterisks as follows: *** Summa Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.95 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale) ** Magna Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.94) * Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.74) Local students named on the list are as follows.
Hazel Hill Community Club plans trip to Lyceum Theatre
The Hazel Hill Community Club met at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Thomas Hall. Diane Schmidt and Cathy Rogge were hostesses. Other members in attendance were: Audrey Campbell, Anna Mae Closterman, Mary Ellen Kitchen, Shirley Maycock, Mary Salyer, Lois Schmidt and Lolly Schmidt.
Cuts to senior service funding
To the Editor: Here in Lafayette County, we take pride in looking out for our neighbors, especially our seniors. These Missourians spent their lives building our communities, raising families, working our farms and businesses, and volunteering wherever help was needed. That’s why the recent cuts to senior service funding in Missouri’s state budget are so concerning. They deserve to age with dignity, yet this budget effectively writes them out of the state’s priorities.
Miss Corder Pageant seeking entrants
The 2026 Miss Corder Pageant will be held on Friday, June 19, beginning at 6 p.m.
Recent Santa Fe FFA activities
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Juneteenth agenda announced
The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation Board proudly announces its agenda for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration. The 2026 celebration will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 thru Sunday, June 28, 2026. Activities will be held in Higginsville and Lexington. The theme is “Freedom: Yesterday’s Legacy, Today’s Promise, and Tomorrow’s Hope!” Alcohol is not permitted. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Tieman-Blackburn auxiliary meets
Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Auxiliary met May 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Blackburn.