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DNR awards $50,000 grant to Waverly
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Waverly to evaluate the city’s wastewater system.

Finkeldei wins Nursery Operations Proficiency at State Convention
Ethan Lane Finkeldei of Santa Fe won the Missouri FFA Nursery Operations Proficiency Award at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention.
Missouri DNR 2026 photo contest now open
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its 2026 MoDNR Photo Contest. The department will feature winning entries on its website, social media platforms and at various public events. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1.
County’s public GIS System updated to include 2026 aerial photography
The Lafayette County Assessor’s Office is pleased to announce that the county’s public Geographic Information System (GIS) has been updated to include new aerial photography captured in 2026.
Carrollton man charged for murder of his grandmother
At the request of the Carrollton, MO Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating a homicide which occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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.

Lafayette County Democrats hold meeting
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club had a large turnout for the April 12 meeting in Higginsville.

Register now for Waverly VBS
Registration is now open for the Waverly Community VBS!
Lafayette County waste collection event planned in Odessa
On Saturday, May 9, Lafayette County residents are invited to participate in a Community Cleanup Recycling/Waste Collection event, with items accepted at the Odessa Community Building (601 W. Main St., Odessa) from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Blackburn resident in accident
On Saturday, April 25, a Blackburn resident was involved in an accident in Lafayette County.
