October 16, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Online comment period now open for I-70 Environmental Assessment
MoDOT and the project team have completed an environmental study that investigated and identified improvements for the I-70: I-435 to I-470 corridor. The Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), evaluated potential impacts the proposed transportation improvements could have on the project area’s natural and manmade environment. The EA is available for review on the project web page at https://www.modot.org/ projects/interstate-70environmental-assessment- jackson-county
MoDOT crews to begin pothole repair
Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow may have signaled six more weeks of winter but that hasn’t stopped warmer weather in Missouri. MoDOT crews are taking this opportunity to focus on pothole repairs.
Today is final day to RSVP for SWCD open house
The Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District will host the annual open house on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program will include Shelby Jenkins, MU Livestock Specialist, and Luke Skinner, NRCS Soil Scientist, who will present the Rainfall Simulator. The’winners of the 4th grade poster contest will be recognized. Lunch will be served by the SWCD board, past and present employees. The open house is free and open to the public. Come learn about conservation practices and cost-share opportunities available through the District. Please RSVP 660-584-8732 ext 3 by Friday, Feb. 27.
Governor appoints Higginsville man to Safe Drinking Water Commission
On Feb. 20, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.
Santa Fe Community Planner (formerly known as News Briefs)
Waverly Masonic Lodge #61 A.F. & A.M. will hold their annual Soup & Chili Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Waverly Christian Church Fellowship Hall for a free-will offering.
TL girls take 3rd in St. Peter’s Tournament
Trinity Lutheran girls place 3rd in St. Peter's Tournament
Candidates needed for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues that affect senior Missourians.
Santa Fe Community Planner (formerly known as News Briefs)
This year, the annual Santa Fe FFA Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Friday, Feb. 20. The event will be held in the Santa Fe Ag Building from 6-8 a.m. Please enter through the ag building. This event serves as a thank you to the community for their continued support of the FFA Chapter. All are welcome to attend!
2026 SFHS Courtwarming
On Friday, Feb. 13, Santa Fe High School held Courtwarming during half time of the boys game against Concordia. The 2025 King and Quen were, from left: Hayden Toliver, son of Tricia Toliver of Waverly and Lucas Toliver of Blackburn; and Lillian Plattner, daughter of Darnishia Plattner of Waverly and Andrew Plattner of Waverly. For more from this event, see page 5. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)