Santa Fe Times

Waverly pool opens after slight delay
After a short delay, the Waverly pool opened for the 2026 season on Tuesday, June 16. The bumpy start was due to much-needed repairs on the 56-year-old pool. Though she is getting up there in age, the Waverly pool is a muchloved asset to the City of Waverly. If we travelled back to 1969, we would see a group of Waverly community members who were tossing around the idea of a pool. As part of this process, a board of eight men was formed: Bob Sowers, Wendell Schmidt, Lawrence Gilpin, David Peters, Jack Peters, the gutters.

Bolser selected for National 4-H Congress
This November, 20 Missouri 4-H delegates will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, for a once-in-alifetime experience at National 4-H Congress. During the event, youth will connect with peers from across the country while participating in educational workshops, service-learning projects, and tours of Atlanta’s most notable landmarks.
Big Muddy Clean Sweep will return to Waverly
The Big Muddy Clean Sweep is back for Missouri River Relief’s 25th anniversary, and volunteer registration is now open!

Santa Fe FFA member attends HYMAX Academy
Santa Fe FFA member Abbie Gielseman recently attended the 2026 HYMAX Leadership Academy.

Missouri WIC announces updated income eligibility guidelines
The Missouri by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has released updated income eligibility guidelines for Missouri WIC, based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty guidelines before June each year. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in DHSS.

Summary of June MSHSAA board meeting
Here are highlights from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors who met June 14-16 at the MSHSAA office for its regularly scheduled board meeting.

MDC for a Get Started with Hunting in Missouri virtual presentation
Have you ever wanted to hunt in Missouri but didn’t know where to start? If so, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to join a virtual Get Started with Hunting in Missouri presentation on Wednesday, July 1, from 6-7 p.m. The program is free and open to anyone age six years and up.
New scam utilizes MSHP name, image
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) is warning the public of a recent scam targeting residents. A growing number of financial fraud cases have been reported across the state and country, resulting in significant financial loss to individuals.
