June 27, 2026
Santa Fe Times Community
Waverly Masonic Lodge awards scholarships
The Waverly Masonic Lodge #61 established a scholarship in 201718 to assist graduating seniors in the Santa Fe R-X School District. Eligible applicants must enroll in a post-secondary institution for the fall period immediately following graduation, which includes any university or college, community college, trade school, or other certification program. Selection of the scholarship is based on scholastic performance, aptitude, and financial need.
Dale & Deanna Aversman Scholarship awarded
Dale and Deana Aversman Scholarship Awarded McKenzie Hinson, a 2025 graduate of the Santa Fe R-10 School District, has been awarded the Dale & Deana Aversman Scholarship. Established by Dale and Deana Aversman, the scholarship is designed to assist a Santa Fe graduate during their second year of higher education and to encourage continued academic success.
Shepherd’s Food Pantry April update
In the month of April, Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Waverly served 312 families, a total of 1,027 precious people who needed a helping hand!
Alma 4-H club members attended 4-H Day at the Capitol
Attended 4-H Day at the Capitol
Tieman-Blackburn Post 478 announces American Legion School Award Medals
Each year the Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Post 478 selects 8th grade students to receive the American Legion School Award Medal. This award recognizes students who demonstrate good citizenship and quality…
Lafayette County Health Department earns full accreditation through 2030
The Lafayette County Health Department Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the Lafayette County Health Department (LCHD) has earned full accreditation through March 30, 2030, from the Missouri Institute for Community Health (MICH). This achievement reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality public health services and advancing the health and well-being of the community it serves.
SF Horticulture Class holds plant sale
Santa Fe High School horticulture class
Waverly PD partners with LCHD to provide car seats to those in need
The Waverly Police Department is proud to announce a new partnership with the Lafayette County Health Department aimed at improving child passenger safety throughout the community.
Commencement held for SFHS Class of 2026
On the evening of Friday, May 8, the Santa Fe High School Class of 2026 graduated in a ceremony held in Greg Prather Gymnasium.
MDC needs experienced birders to help with breeding bird survey
Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with five vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri as part of the 2026 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) May 27 – July 7. Volunteers will need to conduct their surveys one day during the survey period.