Foundation problems that forced the Sedalia Public Library to close in late August may be worse than previously thought.
During a meeting with a structural engineer Tuesday, Library Director Pam Hunter, City Administrator Gary Edwards and Chief Building Official Andy Burt heard an update on the progress made so far.
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