July 12, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
MSHP completes 2026 annual school bus inspections
On June 3, Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program.
Heil to perform in Carrollton
Santa Fe Alumna Brett Heil is scheduled to perform in Carrollton during the CarrollTON’S of Fun Day, held annually on July 4. She is set to take the stage in the Carrollton Recreational Park from 12:15-1:30 p.m.
MVC fall 2025, spring 2026 Dean’s Lists
Dr. Cynthia Bice, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Missouri Valley College, announced that 660 students earned Dean’s List recognition for the Fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List is composed of all full-time students who have a semester grade point average of 3.3 or higher and no “D” “F” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester.
Shepherd’s Food Pantry May update
The need in the Tri-County region is great as we enter our summer stretch. During the month of May, Shepherd’s Food Pantry served 360 families, 1146 precious people who needed a helping hand. That included 502 adults, 334 children and 310 seniors.
Care Connection seeking public comment on Area Plan for 2026-2027
Care Connection for Aging Services is soliciting public comment on its amended Area Plan for July 2026 – June 2027.
Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking the public to help it monitor the state’s wild turkey population this summer by reporting wild turkey sightings through the MDC Wild Turkey Brood Survey.
Alma Council holds June meeting
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Alma met in regular session at Alma City Hall on June 2, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m.
SF teacher wins Interstate Studio contest
Santa Fe science teacher Mrs. Chandra Keuhn was recently announced as a winner of the Interstate Studios 2025/2026 Teacher of the Year contest.
Alma 4-H members participate in State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition
From left: Logan Lovercamp and Charlie Schreiman, members of the Alma 4-H club, participated in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition at the University of Missouri Campus in Columbia on June
Northwest announces spring honor rolls
On June 4, the Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University announced students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls at the end of the 2026 spring semester.