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Former Sedalia Mayor Larry Foster, left, and former state Sen. Jim Mathewson share a conversation during the donor recognition reception in February 2015 at Tiger Stadium behind Smith-Cotton High School.
Former mayor Larry Foster remembered by Sedalians
Former city councilman, mayor and county commissioner Larry G. Foster, 78, died Wednesday at Bothwell Regional Health Center. The civic-minded career politician was held in high regard by those who … more
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Sedalia Police Officer Kyle Schmitt has been named Officer of the Year by the Missouri Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Council for over 700 traffic stops and 89 driving-while-intoxicated arrests in 2021.
Officer Schmitt named ‘Officer of the Year’ by Traffic Safety Council
Sedalia Police Officer Kyle Schmitt has been named ‘Officer of the Year’ by the Missouri Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Council. Schmitt began his law enforcement career as … more
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Sedalia First Ward Councilman Jack Robinson is seen Wednesday on 20th Street next to the Union Pacific property. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Robinson asked how Union Pacific could grow such high weeds within city limits.
Councilman digs into Union Pacific’s lack of mowing
During Monday’s Sedalia City Council meeting, in the Good and Welfare portion of the meeting, City Counselors were asked if they had any comments. First Ward Councilman Jack Robinson asked a … more
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Muralist Stefanie Aziere-Sattler is seen in the alley at 209 S. Ohio Ave. The graffiti-painted alley is being revitalized with a mural, decorative lighting, and asphalt paving.
Mural artist beautifies South Ohio alley
Mural artist Stefanie Aziere-Sattler has begun painting a mural in an alley off South Ohio Avenue. The mural is being painted on the side of the Smith and Cotton Building, owned by Harry Hoffert. … more
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State Rep. Brad Pollitt, Mayor Andrew Dawson, and state Sen. Sandy Crawford announced Sedalia was awarded a Community Development Block Grant Thursday afternoon.The $500,000 grant and matching city funds will be used to make sidewalks, like this one on South Emmet Avenue, ADA compliant.
Sedalia to be awarded $500,000 block grant
The State of Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Thursday that the City of Sedalia has been awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant. The CDBG grant, written and … more
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Rebecca Stetzenbach
Two arrested in scalding abuse of 3-year-old
Two Sedalia parents have been charged with multiple counts of child abuse after the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office conducted a well-being check on an injured 3-year-old. Wednesday afternoon, … more
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James A. Lowe
Housel Park shooting leaves neighbors in fear
At 8:08 p.m. Friday, bullets struck a 23-month-old child and an adult male in a shooting near Housel Park.   James A. Lowe, 20, Angel Escobar, 23, and Aja Vannoy, 26, all of Sedalia, are … more
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A family sits together in the shade while enjoying lunch at Liberty Park on Monday. July is National Parks and Recreation Month, so the park is perfect for a family picnic.
Parkpalooza to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month
On July 16, Sedalia Parks and Recreation will host its second annual Parkapalooza at the Heckart Community Center to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month.   Special Events and … more
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Chris Rippey, a certified arborist and owner of the Missouri Arborist Co., checks his laptop to see how healthy a tree is in his yard on Friday. Rippey, an arborist for Stanford University for 14 years and Seattle Parks for six, recently moved to Sedalia with his family.
Local arborist is looking into Sedalia's trees
Sedalia now has a certified arborist who, through soundwaves, can assess a tree's health by looking into its core. Chris Rippey, a certified arborist, recently moved to Sedalia with his wife, … more
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The Trust Building, 322 S. Ohio Ave., is in the process of being restored. CSC construction will move its corporate office to the top floors of the building when completed.
Historic Trust building renovation makes progress
The Trust Building on South Ohio Avenue is a landmark building in Sedalia and is currently being restored by CSC Construction.   Brian and Kathy Smith with CSC offered the Democrat a tour … more
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Cyber-crime expert warns Bothwell of imminent hacking threats
The Bothwell Regional Health Center Board of Trustees was briefed Tuesday about an imminent viral threat: Russian hackers installing malware on hospital computers. “John Ricci presented to … more
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Robinson Outdoor lifts its four-sided display billboard into place at the corner of West Broadway Boulevard and South Limit Avenue on Tuesday. The 59,000-pound billboard was lifted into place Tuesday morning by a 240-ton crane.
Giant display billboard erected at Broadway & Limit
​​Tuesday, a mammoth four-sided sign was erected at the corner of West Broadway Boulevard and South Limit Avenue. The digital billboard will be capable of ads running on four sides … more
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Before the show at Sedalia Public Library begins, children’s author and illustrator Kevin Sherry signs some of his books for the children in the audience Tuesday afternoon. Sherry has written 16 books, including “The Yeti Files” series. Seen here from left are Landon Sleeper, Sherry, Dylan Sleeper and Remington Kelly.
Children’s author Kevin Sherry visits Sedalia Public Library
Children’s book author, illustrator and performer Kevin Sherry visited the Sedalia Public Library on Tuesday, June 28, as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program.   Sherry … more
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Parking on an unimproved surface, like this front yard on North Grand Avenue seen Monday, may get residents a warning and then a ticket after the illegal parking sweep begins July 7.
Illegal parking sweep announced by City of Sedalia
The City of Sedalia announced Monday the Sedalia Police Department and City of Sedalia Code Enforcement will team up this summer to crack down on parking violations.   The two departments … more
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Fireworks flicker above Old Glory on July 4, 2021, at the Sedalia Parks and Recreation fireworks display on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.
Fourth of July activities planned across the area
There are plenty of area activities happening over the next week in celebration of the Fourth of July. To have your event added to this list, email news@sedaliademocrat.com. Sedalia … more
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On Monday afternoon, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, R-MO, Field Representative Ryan Bardot and Mayor Andrew Dawson went on a tour of the Heckart Community Center led by Parks and Recreation Director Amy Epple. Hartzler spoke with Epple about when the HCC broke ground, when it opened and how things have been going since the grand opening March 18.
Photos: Hartzler visits the Heckart Community Center
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Colter Jackson
Sedalia Public Library to host two children’s authors
Coinciding with the summer reading program, two authors and illustrators will speak at the Sedalia Public Library this month. Colter Jackson, formerly of Otterville and now living and working in … more
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A kid slides down the dinosaur slide at Liberty Park pool on Friday as water from sprayers showers down on the children’s area of the pool.
Photos: Beating the summer heat with a swim
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Lifeguard Makenzie Moulton does final cleaning at Liberty Park Pool on Friday for the pool’s Memorial Day weekend opening.
Sedalia Parks and Rec experiences lifeguard shortage
On June 9, the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Board voted to alternate closing Centennial and Liberty pools on Sundays due to a lifeguard shortage. The Sunday closings will be re-evaluated at the board … more
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Spring Fork Lake was closed after a blue-green algae bloom was found over the weekend.
Algae bloom closes Spring Fork Lake
Spring Fork Lake in southern Pettis County closed Monday due to a dangerous algae bloom. Blooms of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, rapidly reproduce in warm stagnant water dense in … more
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