October 16, 2026
Santa Fe Times
2026 Waverly Apple Jubilee is in the books!
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Public schools, including Santa Fe, to undergo state A-F grading system
The Santa Fe R-X Board of Education held its September meeting at Santa Fe Elementary School in Waverly. The meeting began with a meal and a special treat, some of the Apple Jubilee’s famous apple dumplings!
Fitzgibbon Hospital to discontinue labor and delivery services
In an announcement on social media made on Sept. 19, American Medical Administrators, Inc. (AMA), along with Fitzgibbon Hospital, announced that it will discontinue inpatient labor and delivery services effective Sept. 30, 2026, following a comprehensive review of hospital operations, service needs and longterm financial sustainability.
Fitzgibbon Hospital to change name
In a statement made on social media on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the American Medical Administrators, Inc. (AMA) announced that Fitzgibbon Hospital will become Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center, introducing a new identity that reflects the hospital’s next chapter and its continued commitment to providing highquality healthcare to Marshall and communities throughout the region.
State Board of Education meets in Jefferson City to review A-F Grade Card framework
The Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) met Sept. 15 to approve the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) proposed A–F Grade Card Framework, consider the department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 budget request, receive an update from St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS), and discuss additional matters.
Dining with Diabetes program
University of Missouri Extension is offering a free virtual Dining with Diabetes program for adults with diabetes or prediabetes who want to learn practical strategies for managing their health.
VB defeats Midway, Sweet Springs
The Lady Chiefs hosted Midway at home last week, Sept. 15, in Alma. The tribe stormed out of the gates in set one, passing Midway 25 to 4. Set two and three were much closer with the team from Cass County posting scores of 17 and 18 in the frames.
Santa Fe football falls to Slater
The Santa Fe Chiefs took their show on the road last Friday night at Slater. The Wildcats were 2 and 1 on the season along with the Chiefs. This would be another shootout style 8-man game with plenty of offense on display. Santa Fe’s first drive stalled and was a turn over on downs; soon after Slater opened the scoring with a touchdown pass of 35 yards. Santa Fe was forced to punt on the next drive. Slater capitalized again to lead 14-0 before the Chiefs got a 12-yard scamper TD from Michael Barrett to close the quarter.
Blackburn Council reviews financials, discusses city cleanup
The regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen was called to order at 7:04 p.m. at Blackburn City Hall.
