May 20, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Missouri DNR 2026 photo contest now open
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its 2026 MoDNR Photo Contest. The department will feature winning entries on its website, social media platforms and at various public events. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1.
Chiefs get win over Northwest, drop contests to Carrollton, Lone Jack, St. Paul
Santa Fe with Norborne took one on the chin last week against the Trojans of Carrolllton, who rolled to a 20-2 victory in Alma on 4-20-26. Dalton Doak went three innings, and Wyatt Aversman, and Jensen Rehkop saw action as well in the spread loss.
Finkeldei wins Nursery Operations Proficiency at State Convention
Ethan Lane Finkeldei of Santa Fe won the Missouri FFA Nursery Operations Proficiency Award at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention.
Lady Chiefs tripped up by Lone Jack, defeat Concordia
Santa Fe Softball traveled to Lone Jack for a tough conference match up on 4-21-26. The Lady Chiefs dropped this contest by the tally of 11 to 1. Lone Jack bats were hot pounding out 16 hits on the day to Santa Fe’s 5. Tatum Fitzwater was in the circle going 5 innings, with 11 earned runs, on just 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts. Both teams played error free ball. Hitting wise, Gentry Ballenger was 2 for 3, and other hits came from Fitzwater, Chesney Warner, and Keastin Kitchen. The team then headed into the conference tournament.
DNR awards $50,000 grant to Waverly
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Waverly to evaluate the city’s wastewater system.
Lewis and Clark: Heading upstream into history, Part 1
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Blackburn Council discusses street maintenance, hires clerk
The April 13 regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen was called to order at 7 p.m. at Blackburn City Hall.
Next Lafayette County Cancer Coalition meeting is May 7
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 beginning at 7 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville.
Santa Fe High School Class of 2026
Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Santa Fe High School, Greg Prather Gymnasium.
SF FFA members attend State Convention
The 98th Missouri FFA Convention was held Wednesday, April 15, to Friday, April 17, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Twenty-four Santa Fe FFA members and their Advisor Martha Schreiman attended the event.