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The Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission is seeking the public's input regarding the city's next historic site designation. Citizens can choose from six options, including Hotel Bothwell, 103 E. Fourth St. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Historic Preservation Commission seeks help picking next site for designation
The Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission is asking for the public’s help in deciding which of six local sites should be chosen for historic designation. more
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Smithton R-VI third graders wave on Wednesday, May 15, and are all smiles because they placed first in the school's Pop Tab Challenge. The students in Kadey Sartain's class collected more than 54 pounds of pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smithton students collect pop tabs for a cause
SMITHTON — Smithton R-VI Elementary students worked diligently from November to May 1 to collect pop tabs, which will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. more
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The late Maddy Baloy, 26, formerly of Sedalia, gets a hug from renowned Chef Gordon Ramsey in February. Meeting Ramsey was one of 20 items on Baloy's bucket list after she found she had stage-four cancer in 2023. Photo courtesy of Carissa and Lucky Talmage
'Live like Maddy:' Young woman embarks on bucket list after cancer diagnosis
Known by her family as quirky, funny, strong and determined, the late Madison Baloy, 26, formerly of Sedalia, made a mark before her death as a gritty young woman who spoke about her journey with stomach cancer on social media. more
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Recently, Sedalia Police officers have been issuing tickets for illegal dark window tinting. Front driver and passenger tint must not exceed 35%, per Missouri statute. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Illegal dark window tint leads to local traffic stops
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct information about products sold by Custom Auto Graphics and Accessories. more
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Sedalia artist Ivan Levko stands with his wife, Viktoriya, at his artist reception on Thursday, May 9, at the Hayden Liberty Center. The oil painting “Vika and Her Horse” is one of Levko’s newest pieces. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Ivan Levko opens exhibit at the Hayden Liberty Center 
An exhibit by Sedalia artist Ivan Levko opened Thursday, May 9, with an artist reception at the Hayden Liberty Center. The show will remain up until Saturday, June 29. more
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During the Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting Tuesday night, May 14, Board President Nick Gerke announced the PCAD Station 3 land purchase at West 16th Street and Winchester Drive. Photo courtesy of Pettis County Ambulance District
PCAD announces Station 3 land purchase
The Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors met Tuesday night, May 14, and Board President Nick Gerke announced the land purchase for PCAD Station 3. more
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Monday evening, May 13, the Congressional Fentanyl Forum is hosted by Congressman Mark Alford at the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Resources were available for those struggling with a substance abuse problem and free doses of Narcan were given for use in opioid overdose emergencies. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Fentanyl forum offers discussions, resources, stories of loved ones
Just minutes before Congressman Mark Alford’s fentanyl forum began Monday night, May 13 at the Heckart Performing Arts Center, a woman in the front row quietly shared with the Democrat her heartbreaking story. more
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Military veteran Gwen Fields, RN, the patient care coordinator at Bothwell Regional Health Center, received her nursing degree in 1985. She has worked at Bothwell for 25 years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Gwen Fields has a love for the medical field
Gwen Fields, RN, of Otterville, began her career in the Army stationed in Germany; she soon switched to the health care field and received her RN in 1985. She's been with Bothwell Regional Health Center for 25 years and has a soft spot for Indiana Jones movies, Stephen King books, and all things Billy Joel. more
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New state legislation raises concerns across school districts
Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. more
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This graphic shows the path of an EF-1 tornado through Pettis County during severe weather Tuesday, May 7. Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service
National Weather Service confirms Pettis County tornado earlier this month
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down during recent severe weather in Pettis County. more
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While in Sedalia on Thursday, May 9, former Sedalian Kardell Sims holds his most recent book, "Inmate to Inspiration: How I Freed Myself from Self Destruction." Sims is looking for sponsorships so he can place the book in correctional facilities. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Former Sedalian using his experience to help inmates find new paths
Kardell Sims is proof that someone can turn their life around after incarceration and become a productive individual who helps others avoid making the same mistakes. more
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Hundreds of Smith-Cotton High School students walked the stage Saturday, May 11 to receive their diplomas at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Smith-Cotton commencement a shared success story
The Smith-Cotton High School commencement exercises were held Saturday evening, May 11 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. more
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Whittier High School special speaker Maria Ubaldo Matacua encourages the graduating class of 2024 not to give up or fail but to be overcomers. "Whittier is a little piece of heaven on Earth," she noted. "When you enter those doors, you know you are loved and accepted." Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Whittier celebrates 50 new graduates
Whittier High School graduated 50 students Friday evening, May 10, with the encouragement of staff, administration, and special speaker and former student Maria Ubaldo Matacua. more
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First responders honored Thursday, May 9 at the Noonday Optimist Club's Respect for Law Banquet were Sedalia-Pettis County EMA volunteer Don Weldon, Pettis County Ambulance District Capt. Bobby Sanchez, Sedalia Fire Department inspector Daniel Carver, Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Micah Bennett, Sedalia Police Department Detective Ty Barrett, Pettis County Fire Protection District firefighter Mathew Houston and Pettis County Sheriff's Office Deputy Cameron Anderson. Photo courtesy of Tom Oldham
Noonday Optimist Club hosts Respect for Law Banquet
Around 80 people gathered Thursday evening, May 9 at the Sedalia Country Club for the annual Respect for Law Banquet. more
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Sedalia resident Steve Ellebracht received a Jefferson Club Golden Quill Award for Excellence from his alma mater, Mizzou.  Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Mizzou Golden Quill Award given to Sedalia chemist
Sedalia resident Steve Ellebracht was recently honored with a Golden Quill Alumni Excellence Award by the Jefferson Club at the University of Missouri in Columbia. more
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Studio A Dance Conservancy students receive a full-team celebration hug after winning the Triumph Award earlier this month during the Triumph National Talent Competition in Branson. Photo courtesy of Studio A Dance Conservancy
Studio A receives honors at two competitions
Studio A Dance Conservancy recently competed in two competitions and received honors and awards in both. more
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The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City will perform a fundraising concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City
American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City to perform
Sedalia is in for a special musical treat on May 18 when the American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City provides a fundraising concert. more
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Pettis County Fire Protection District firefighter Joseph Willis, Chief Hike Harding, firefighter Andrew McMullin and other firemen spent time Wednesday, May 8 rehabbing the old Houstonia Fire Station. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis County Fire District works on new Houstonia station
HOUSTONIA – Wednesday morning, May 8, members of the Pettis County Fire Department were busy refitting a large metal building. more
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Diane Burnett, director of the Cooney Studio at the Hayden Liberty Center, holds a chart showing various activities for the summer art camps beginning June 3. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Cooney Studio to offer summer art camps
In June, children will learn about different countries as the Cooney Studio ramps up its summer art camps with the theme "Where in the World?" more
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Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin, left, congratulates firefighter Jacob Carver upon being named Sedalia Firefighter of the year art Monday's Sedalia City Council meeting. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sedalia City Council talks pools, bowling alleys and fire stations
A packed Council Chambers on Monday evening, May 6 reflected a packed agenda as the Sedalia City Council weighed in on several topics of interest to the public. more
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