Santa Fe Times News
Free Community Movie Night planned in Higginsville
On Saturday, March 28, Davis Theatre (2008 S. Main St. Higginsville) will hold a Community Movie Night beginning at 7 p.m. Held in the “Grand Lady” room, this will be…

MDC will discuss morels and more during upcoming virtual program
Prepare for spring morel season by attending March 31 virtual program. Morel mushroom season has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and…
Global speaker series celebrates International Year of the Woman Farmer
MU Extension hosts free Pearls of Production webinar series. University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program will host a free global speaker series in 2026 in recognition of the…

Blackburn First Responders hold fundraiser
This past weekend, the Blackburn First Responders held a Taco Dinner fundraiser at the Blackburn American Legion Hall. In addition to a meal, the event included a gun raffle and a silent auction to help raise funds for equipment upgrades.
City of Waverly receives two grants to supply Emergency Trailer
The March 9 regular meeting of the Waverly City Council was called to order by Richard at 6:30 p.m.
Alma Council to introduce ordinance pertaining to landlords, unpaid utilities
Board of Aldermen of the City of Alma met in regular session at Alma City Hall on March 10, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m.

Coffee with Commissioners
Over the past month, Lafayette County Commissioners have been travelling around the county to visit with residents in a series of meetings called “Coffee with the Commission.” On Tuesday, March 3, they visited The Gas Spot in Alma and met with approximately 30 guests. On Saturday, March 14, they visited Bridge Inn and chatted with about 15 guests. Here, commissioners gather before the Waverly meeting. From left: Northern Commissioner Monica Ritter, Presiding Commissioner Harold Hoflander, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
More than $12.7 million in prizes of $1,000 or more won in February
During the month of February, Missouri Lottery offices paid out more than $12.7 million in prizes of $1,000 or more.
Santa Fe R-X Board discusses MO Legislation, future of rural public education
Mrs. Martha Schreiman and members of her FFA officer team were present at the March 10, 2026 school board meeting to provide a meal, show gratitude and share highlights of their year. Following the meal, district administration shared their appreciation as well during the opening of the formal meeting. Present school board members for the Santa Fe R-X school district are: Russell Limback- President, Jennifer Hostetter- Vice President, Darren Wodrich-Secretary, Justin Schuster- Treasurer, Darrin Lilleman- Member, Tim Dierking- Member and Clay Michael- Member. “This district has been blessed with exemplary board operations and genuinely great people during my entire tenure, and prior to that and the Santa Fe school community is in debt for your selfless service to the kids, school and greater community,” shared Mr. Lark.
