April 12, 2026
Santa Fe Times Community
Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee meeting
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club will convene on Sunday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fairground Park Administration Building (801 West 29th Street, Higginsville).
Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra to present season finale
The Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra will present its season finale on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium at Bueker Middle School, under the direction of Kevin L. Lines, conductor; Jordan Summers, Associate Conductor; and Steve Litwiller, Assistant Conductor.
Apply now for LRHC Auxiliary scholarship
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
Hazel Hill Community Club plans trip to Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Hazel Hill Community Club met on March 12 at Thomas Hall at 1 p.m. Mary Ellen Kitchen, and Lolly Schmidt were the hostesses. Other members attending were: Audrey Campbell, Anna Mae Closterman, Lois Graf, Cathy Rogge, Mary Salyer, Diane Schmidt, and Lois Schmidt.
SF students visit Blind Pony Hatchery
On March 30, the Santa Fe students in the 8th grade Exploratory Ag class visited Blind Pony Hatchery in Sweet Springs.
Waverly Police Department receives grant from MFA Oil Foundation
The Waverly Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1,200 grant from the MFA Oil Foundation to support the development of a local emergency disaster and mass casualty response trailer. The funding will be used to purchase critical supplies that will be housed within the trailer and deployed during large-scale emergencies.
Lafayette County answers questions about Senior Real Estate Tax Credit
Missouri Commissioners passed an ordinance authorizing a property tax credit pursuant to Senate Bill 190 and Senate Bill 756 and § 137.1050, RSMo. to provide property tax relief on senior citizens’ primary residence on April 2nd, 2025, as Ordinance #25-01. The County has compiled answers to frequently asked questions regarding the status of the Senior Real Estate Tax Credit, its implementation requirements, and the potential effects on taxpayers and local districts.
Santa Fe StuCo members attend MASC state convention
On March 19-21, students from Santa Fe High School travelled to Branson to participate in the Missouri Association of Student Councils State Convention. This event brings together more than 1,000 student leaders from schools throughout Missouri for a three-day convention. Highlights include guest speakers, student-led workshops and breakout sessions, a dance, campaigning and election of state officer schools, scholarships and