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On Thursday, April 18, from left, Open Door Development Director Michelle O'Donnell, warehouse lead Allison McIntyre and supervisor Victoria Powell stand in the food pantry warehouse by a huge box of cereal recently donated by First Christian Church of Sedalia and local Menards employees. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Open Door Food Pantry seeks help during low donations, expanding needs
Victoria Powell, supervisor of the Open Door Food Pantry, told the Democrat on Thursday, April 18 that the need for food is rapidly outstripping the diminished supply. more
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Sedalia Housing Authority leaders attend national conference
Representatives from the Sedalia Housing Authority recently attended the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Washington Conference and Day on the Hill. more
Sedalia's large landfill is familiar to anyone driving just west of the city limits. An ordinance restricting landfills in Pettis County is currently working its way through the legal system and the outcome may determine the number of "trash mountains" in the Sedalia range. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis County First celebrates recent decision in landfill legal battle
The legal battle to prevent two new local landfills had what appears to be a win in a Moniteau County court with Judge Kenneth M. Hayden upholding the majority of a dump-restricting Pettis County ordinance. more
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Sedalia Democrat announces change in publication days
Starting later this month, the Sedalia Democrat will transition to a twice-weekly print publication. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses security system, provides funds for EMA siren
During daily meetings April 8-12, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's new executive director Brooke Wilkens has only been on the job 10 days, and jokes it has been mostly meetings. Wilkens comes from Warrensburg and will oversee 15 sites. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
New executive director joins Boys and Girls Club
Brooke Wilkens is the new Executive Director of Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. more
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On Friday, April 5, Dan Lowe with the Sedalia Chapter of the Missouri Right to Life holds a sign discouraging petition signers at Bazoo Books. Lowe and several other Right to Life members were on hand for the controversial reproductive freedom petition drive. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Part 2: The pros and cons of the reproductive freedom initiative
On Tuesday, April 9, Susan Klein, the executive director of Missouri Right to Life, spoke to the Democrat about the controversial "Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative" petition. more
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From left, State Fair Community College Board of Trustees member Richard Parker swears in Jeff Page and Patty Wood during the board meeting Thursday, April 11. Page is a new member of the board, while Wood has served since 2012.
SFCC board members Page, Wood sworn in
Two board members were sworn in during the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, April 11. more
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Jay and Lynn Hurt, formerly of Sedalia, hold their son Harrison Dean Hurt, born Dec. 11, 2023. Harrison was born with several health issues. A benefit for the family is slated for Saturday, April 13, at the Pork House. Photo courtesy of Jay and Lynn Hurt
Benefit for Hurt family slated for April 13
A benefit dinner and auction for the Jay and Lynn Hurt family is slated for Saturday, April 13, at the Pork House on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. more
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On Wednesday, April 10, the Pettis County Commission presented a proclamation to Boonslick Regional Library proclaiming the week of April 7-13, 2024, as National Library Week in Pettis County. The Commission encourages all citizens to visit their libraries, explore the resources and services they offer, and celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians to local communities. Pictured are Pettis County Commissioners Bill Taylor, Jim Marcum and Israel Baeza, Boonslick Regional Library Director Linda Allcorn, Boonslick Board President Betty Albrecht, Boonslick Sedalia Branch Supervisor Jo Boger, Technology Coordinator Gordon Adair, Promotions Coordinator Shelby Murry, Children’s Librarian Joni Spalding, and Library Assistant James Bowlin. Photo courtesy of the Pettis County Commission
Photo: Pettis County Commission proclaims April 7-13 as National Library Week
James Sneed, left, the new Pettis County Ambulance District board member for District 3, displays his oath of office with Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada after being sworn in Tuesday night, April 9. He was elected in the April 2 municipal election. Sneed will replace Vice Chair Mike Brown, who decided not to run in 2024. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: PCAD installs new board members
Seasonal landscaper Sarah Keating preps the strawberry beds at the Community Garden, 407 N. Hurley Ave., on Tuesday, April 9. Keating said she enjoys the fresh air, birds and nature, but hopes others will feel the need to pitch in and help. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Community Garden set to grow a bounty of fruits and veggies
Sarah Keating was working alone in the Community Garden, 407 N. Hurley Ave., on Tuesday, April 9, pulling last year’s leaves out of the strawberry beds. Not much else is growing this early in the garden, but the strawberries are already taking off. more
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Police searching for man after North Prospect shooting
The Sedalia Police Department is searching for a man in connection with a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, April 9. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission participates in virtual training
During daily meetings April 1-5, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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Sedalia Parks and Recreation head landscaper Shawna Yeager gives away young native Missouri trees at the Arbor Day event Friday, April 5 outside Convention Hall in Liberty Park. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Arbor Day gathering offers advice, trees to help grow community forest
A small crowd of tree lovers gathered Friday morning, April 5 outside Convention Hall in Liberty Park for an Arbor Day event hosted by the City of Sedalia and the Missouri Department of Conservation. more
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From left, Kourtney Woodbury, of Kansas City, with the Missourians for Constitutional Freedom; Heather Carlos, of Overland Park, Kansas, with Planned Parenthood; and volunteer Teresa Cicela, of Henry County, take signatures for the "Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative" petition on Friday, April 5, outside Bazoo Books in Sedalia. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Part 1: The pros and cons of the reproductive freedom initiative
On Friday, April 5, members of Planned Parenthood, the Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the Sedalia Democrat Club, and volunteers gathered in front of Bazoo Books to collect signatures for the "Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative" petition. more
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The Bothwell Healing Arts Center, 3700 W. 10th St., will be the new home of Bothwell Family Medicine Associates starting April 15. The clinic move is key to Bothwell's future growth and will provide increased access to facilities for physicians in the residency program. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Bothwell has two major clinic moves happening mid-month
Two Bothwell Regional Health Center clinics will be swapping locations later this month. more
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Municipal election sees 13.21% voter turnout
Just shy of 3,500 registered voters cast a ballot in the April 2 municipal election in Pettis County. more
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First Thursdays resumes with 'Trunk to Treasure' event downtown
Thursday, April 4 marks the 2024 return of First Thursday events in downtown Sedalia. more
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Wood, Page elected to SFCC board
Voters elected an incumbent and a newcomer to the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees in the April 2 municipal election. more
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