April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
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.
Tieman-Blackburn auxiliary selects Girls State candidates, discusses upcoming events
The Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Auxiliary met Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Blackburn.
MU Extension: Sign up now for pest alerts
Now is the time to sign up for the University of Missouri’s Pest Monitoring Network.
The Beat: Springtime showers brings May flowers… and more
Spring is just a few days away and boy have we been spoiled with this weather. The winter woes that were predicted seemed to miss us. Winter is sure to return for that one last blast before “turning a new leaf”. One thing is for sure; spring weather has already had an impact on us and the region. One could only wonder if this is a sample of what is coming this spring season.
Governor signs FY 2026 supplemental budget bill
On March 11, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 supplemental budget bill, HB 2014, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2026.
Schreiman named Golden Owl semi-finalist
Santa Fe High School Ag Education teacher
Shepherd’s Food Pantry February update
For the month of February, the Shepherd’s Food Pantry served 350 families from the Tri-County region of Lafayette, Carroll and Saline Counties. This was 1,169 precious people: 527 adults, 362 children, 279 seniors.
MoDOT advises public to report toll fee scam texts
If you’re getting texts posing as MoDOT or the Missouri Department of Revenue threatening legal action if you don’t pay for “delinquent toll violations,” it’s a scam! Do not click any links. Report these texts online at https://reportfraud. ftc.gov and then delete them.
Marriage licenses
Area marriage licenses issued in Lafayette County: January Aaron Lee DinWiddie of Concordia to Charlee Kay Burton of Concordia.
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.