July 12, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
CCMH issues alert regarding recent phone scams
Carroll County Memorial Hospital has issued a warning to the public regarding phone scams involving individuals fraudulently impersonating the hospital.
CCMH receives excellence award
Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services department has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leaders in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in Outpatient Rehabilitation patient experience.
SF FFA member chosen for All-State FFA Choir
The Missouri FFA Association has selected Kaylee Drunert from Waverly MO as a 2026 State FFA Choir member. Drunert is a member of the Santa Fe FFA Chapter. Her parents are Greg Drunert and Amber Drunert. Her advisor is Martha Schreiman Drunert was one of 92 individuals chosen for the FFA All State Choir. Students rehearse and perform at the State FFA Convention in Columbia, held April 15-17, 2026. FFA members have the opportunity to share their musical talent in front of a crowd of over 9,000 FFA members and guests on Friday afternoon April 17.
SF FFA member to attend HYMAX Academy
Compiled by Klarissa Olvera
Deadline for Lafayette County Veterans Memorial is April 9
The application deadline for a space on the expanded Lafayette County Veterans Memorial is quickly approaching. The deadline is April 9, 2026. Spaces are limited to 200.
LCRSP scheduled to meet April 9
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the FCS Financial Office building (4100 MO-13 BUS Hwy, Higginsville). Brigade Command Sergeant Major Retired Don Kerrick Lilleman will speak. Other agenda items include discussion of bills in the MO Legislature that could affect MO public schools and other community services and the PSRS/PEERS retirement system.
Application period now open for Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit
The annual Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit Application period is now open. The application period is April 1st - June 30, 2026.
MU Extension hosts free ag resources webinar April 9 & 16
Missouri farmers are invited to attend a free, two-part agricultural resources webinar at noon on April 9 and April 16.
Charges filed in case involving sexual contact between school employee, student
The Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that criminal charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving a school employee and an 18-yearold student.