Mention “Downtown Sedalia” and you’ll get any number of reactions, ranging from nostalgia and hopeful optimism to sneering criticism and, at worst, apathy.
Over the past seven weeks, the Democrat has taken a look at the heart of the city and the issues it faces. We are hopeful those reports provided some insights into the district, its challenges and successes, and the efforts being made to return it to its former glory.
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