April 1, 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.
Food for America
Santa Fe FFA Officers taught at Santa Fe Elementary on Feb. 26 as part of the Food for American program as part of National FFA Week.
Governor appoints Higginsville man to Safe Drinking Water Commission
On Feb. 20, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.
Today is final day to RSVP for SWCD open house
The Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District will host the annual open house on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program will include Shelby Jenkins, MU Livestock Specialist, and Luke Skinner, NRCS Soil Scientist, who will present the Rainfall Simulator. The’winners of the 4th grade poster contest will be recognized. Lunch will be served by the SWCD board, past and present employees. The open house is free and open to the public. Come learn about conservation practices and cost-share opportunities available through the District. Please RSVP 660-584-8732 ext 3 by Friday, Feb. 27.
MoDOT crews to begin pothole repair
Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow may have signaled six more weeks of winter but that hasn’t stopped warmer weather in Missouri. MoDOT crews are taking this opportunity to focus on pothole repairs.
Online comment period now open for I-70 Environmental Assessment
MoDOT and the project team have completed an environmental study that investigated and identified improvements for the I-70: I-435 to I-470 corridor. The Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), evaluated potential impacts the proposed transportation improvements could have on the project area’s natural and manmade environment. The EA is available for review on the project web page at https://www.modot.org/ projects/interstate-70environmental-assessment- jackson-county
Prom Dress Shoppe hours
The final day for the Prom Dress Shoppe (locatd at 16 W. 15th Street, Higginsville) will be Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Telehealth counseling for farmers available at no cost
Farming is more than a job. It is a way of life, and we know it brings both pride and pressure. Living and working on a farm or ranch can be isolating. When stress feels overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone.
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.