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Driver exam station closures

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, May 8, 2026, in observance of Harry S. Truman’s birthday, and Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Alma Lions Club to meet

The next meeting of the Alma Lions Club will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Alma City Hall.

Malta Bend blood drive

Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 & Malta Bend School will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, May 13 from 1-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall (27003 Daybreak Ave). Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code ED1B. For more information, contact Steve Olson at 660-831-0982 or stephen.j.olson@hotmail.com

Good Friends & Neighbors

On the first Monday of every month, a community group in Waverly called Good Friends and Neighbors meets at the Waverly Baptist Church. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow. All are welcome to attend!

Carroll County Praisefest

The 2026 Carroll County Praisefest will be held May 28-30 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 28: Youth Night. 6 p.m. free food & games, 7-8 p.m. praise & worship with Mos Stef & Pastor Bob Caldwell. Youth in grades 5th-high school are welcome. Friday, May 29: Revival. 6:30 p.m. music by Blue Mound Cowboy Church, 7:30 p.m. Revival with Pastor Richard Colliver & local pastors. May 30: Festival, 4-8 p.m. Praise & worship, live music, food, vendors, kids activities & more. Fore more information, visit Carroll County Praisefest on Facebook.

Lafayette County Cares Coalition 5K

The Cares Coalition will hold a free Stomp the Stigma of Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Lexington. Visit the Lafayette County Cares Coalition Facebook page to register.

City Council meetings

Waverly Council – Monday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. Blackburn Council – Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.

Alma Council – Tuesday, June 2, 6 p.m.