July 12, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Candidates needed for Care Connection for Aging Services Executive Board
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking residents to file as candidates for its Executive Board of Directors. Board seats will be open for elections in these counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Hickory, Lafayette, Saline, and Vernon.
New accounts aim to jump-start retirement savings for children
A new type of taxadvantaged account created under recent federal tax law changes could give some children a significant head start on long-term investing, but families should understand both the opportunities and the limits before jumping in.
Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week
Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce.
Local singers headed to Carnegie Hall
If you linger long enough around 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in New York City, some tourist is bound to walk up to you and ask, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” Without missing a beat your reply should be “Practice”.
Retired educators to meet next week
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the FCS Financial office (4100 MO-13 Hwy, Higginsville). Dr. Brad Briscoe, Superintendent of the Wellington-Napoleon School District, will be the guest speaker. There will also be a general meeting with updates on legislation of concern, reports on MRTA’s Legislative Day, and the MRTA Leadership Summit. All retired educators and support staff, active teachers and support staff, their spouses, and the general public are invited to attend.
Auditor releases compilation of Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act seizure reports for 2025
On Friday, Feb. 27, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized just over $3.4 million worth of property in 237 seizures. In 2024, law enforcement officials seized approximately $2.7 million worth of property in 230 seizures.
Long term closure on I-70 planned near KC
Crews will be conducting lane closures on Interstate 70 eastbound and westbound between 25th St. and the U.S. Highway 40 and 31st St. interchange from Saturday, Feb. 28 until May 2026. The initial lane closures will be for the installation of barrier wall for the long-term closure. The long-term closure will be in place for bridge construction at Cleveland Ave., 27th St., Lister Ave., and Oakley Ave. as well as for other work relating to the Improve I-70 KC project.
Santa Fe Community Planner (formerly known as News Briefs)
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Lafayette County residents are invited to the next meeting in a series of community outreach events hosted by the Lafayette County Commission. This event will be held at 7 Days Diner (108 NW 4th St.
Fitzgibbon Hospital to hold annual health fair
The annual Health Fair at Fitzgibbon Hospital will be held from 7 to 10 a.m., Friday, April 24, in the hospital’s atrium. This event provides easy access to numerous health screenings to help people “know their numbers” and is part of the hospital’s mission of “Improving the Health of our Community.”
McGarry inducted into CARB HoF
Forty-six years ago, Tom McGarry was a high school student just starting out his sprint racing career. It was a hobby that would continue throughout his lifetime; for about a dozen years he would race as a driver and for another 30+ years he would use his mechanical talents to help guide the team to victory.