August 26, 2026
Santa Fe Times
MR340 concludes with 397 finishers
The 2026 MR340 was held during the muggy week of July 28-31.
2026 Primary Election results for Santa Fe area
The 2026 Primary Election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Lafayette County voter turnout was 36.86%, with 8,557 of 23,215 registered voters making their way to the polls.
Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce to sponsor citywide garage sales in Lexington
Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring citywide garage sales this weekend, Aug. 14-15. As of press time, there were 13 sales registered (see historiclexington.com/garagesale for latest). All addresses are in Lexington.
Join MDC, NDA on Aug. 25 for free webinar on wildlife food plots
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri, and how hunters and landowners can incorporate food plots into their deer management plans this fall.
Santa Fe area marriage licenses
The following are local marriage licenses issued in Lafayette County for the month of July 2026.
Soybean groups offer free testing for red crown rot
United Soybean Board and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, in cooperation with the University of Missouri Extension, are partnering to increase awareness of and diagnostic capabilities for red crown rot (RCR) in soybean.
Blind Pony Hatchery to give demonstration at state fair
Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia Aug. 13 - 23. Visit the MDC Conservation Building from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to see live fish and other native animals such as snakes, turtles, and amphibians. Ask MDC staff conservation-related questions, get educational materials, and have fun. Visit new MDC pop-up booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about a variety of popular topics.
WCE seeking photo entries for 2027 calendar
Calling all 4-H photographers! West Central Electric is looking for youth photos to feature in its 2027 calendar!
MSHP reports two area accidents
On Tuesday, July 28, a Concordia resident was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Johnson County.
CCMH nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in Cardiovascular Care
Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, researchbased guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.