August 26, 2026
Santa Fe Times Community
Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Post 478 holds annual Family Night dinner
From left: This year the Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Auxiliary sponsored two girls from Santa Fe High School to attend Girls State. Those girls attended the Legion’s Family Night on July 26 to speak about their Girls State experience. The attendees were, from left: Maleigha Mullins, Sophia Dodson. Additionally, the Tieman-Blackburn Post 478 sponsored a third student to attend Girls State, Abby Rhea of Houstonia, who attends Sweet Springs High School. She was also present to speak about her experience. ( Santa Fe Times photos by Klarissa Olvera)
Third-quarter grants awarded by West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation
The third-quarter 2026 Round-Up grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations to help fund important projects. The following awards were presented: Helping Hands of Odessa received $2,500 for an industrial freezer.
I remember when…
Eight Santa Fe football players travelled to CMSU (Warrensburg) for the Central Missouri 7-on-7 football jamboree. They were: Chris Aversman, Matt Boland, Greg Croka, Kelly Graf, Jason Hilbrenner, Sean Desmond, Scott Walker and Brad Knipmeyer. They were coached by Bill Fox, Mike Long and Jesse Rogge. They won their first game against Springfield Hilcrest 108-77, lost the second game against Lee’s Summit 44-37, and won the final game against Fort Osage 85-82.
American Legion Post 478 holds meeting, prepares for Family Night
Members of the Tieman Blackburn Post 478 met on June 22, 2026, for their regular meeting. The meeting was conducted by Commander David Steffen with a total of four members and one guest present.
Supper Out
Community Ministries of Waverly hosts Supper Out the last Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Everyone is invited for eat-in or carry-out of a home-cooked meal. Come as you are and enjoy the fellowship. Donations are accepted, but NOT required. Schedule is subject to change.
LCCC general membership meeting
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, July 30, 2026 beginning at 7 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville.
Trails Regional Library wraps up summer reading program
Events at Trails Regional Library will start to cool down a bit as the Summer Reading Program wraps up on July 25. The month of August will have lighter programming as we head back to school before fall programs begin.
Mobile Vet Center to provide services in Marshall
On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Truman VA, Mobile Vet Center will be on-site in Marshall to provide services for area veterans and their families.