Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County headquarters celebrated with ribbon-cutting

The ribbon-cutting brought together local business leaders, elected officials and community partners, along with U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, who made an unplanned appearance after hearing about the event.

Community leaders gathered Wednesday, Sept. 30, to celebrate the opening of a new home for Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County, marking another chapter in the community’s decades-long effort …

SFCC cross country programs earn spots in NJCAA DII rankings

State Fair Community College sophomore Hayden Krentz leads the cross country team through a warm-up jog during practice on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Krentz and the Roadrunners ranked No. 7 in the first NJCAA Division II National Poll released Sept. 23.

Stepping into the national spotlight always brings added pressure. State Fair Community College cross country head coach Kellin Loch is learning to navigate those new expectations after …

Cole Camp’s Sabala takes Kaysinger Girls Golf crown; Stover wins fourth straight

Cole Camp sophomore Ashlyn Sabala hits her ball toward the green during the Kaysinger Conference Girls Golf Tri on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Sedalia Country Club. Sabala was the individual champion with a 54.

Cole Camp sophomore Ashlyn Sabala finished as the individual champion of the Kaysinger Conference Girls Golf Tri on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Sedalia Country Club. Sabala posted a 54 in the …

National Coffee Day celebrates Sedalia's growing coffee culture

Emilee Limanskiy, who owns Lux Coffee on South Limit, brings here own coffee on vacations because she loves it best. Many Sedalian coffee-lovers agree.

For many people, coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up. It is a ritual, a social gathering, and, for an increasing number of Sedalians, something worth taking seriously. National Coffee Day, …

Kiburz reflects on medicine, community, being a good neighbor

Dr. Doug Kiburz was seen Saturday at the Katy Depot riding his big wheel bicycle. The local orthopedic surgeon has been practicing in Sedalia for 41 years.

For Dr. Doug Kiburz, 41 years of practicing orthopedic surgery in Sedalia have been about more than caring for patients. They have also been about becoming part of the community he chose to call …

SFCC to host seven Kaysinger Conference events in ‘26-27

State Fair Community College will host seven Kaysinger Conference championship events on its Sedalia campus during the 2026-27 academic year, expanding a partnership between the college and area …

Motorcyclist killed in Pettis County accident

A 40-year-old male motorcyclist from Sweet Springs died in an accident Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Pettis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:30 …

Sedalia area police report for Oct. 1

Sedalia Police Reports Arrests Sept 30 2:18 a.m.: Sarah D. McAteer, 36, was arrested after officers were dispatched to three dogs chasing a person near East 11th Street and South …

Missouri was among the first states to use the database after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 directing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to establish systems allowing state and local authorities to verify the citizenship status of registered voters

Missouri can keep using disputed federal database to review voter eligibility

Missouri can continue using a federal database to review voter eligibility after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for states to use an expanded version of the system to check the …

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SFCC Roadrunner Report: Cross country teams earn national rankings

In this episode of the State Fair Community College Roadrunner Report, cross country head coach Kellin Loch joins host Jack Denebeim to discuss the men’s team’s No. 7 ranking and the women’s …

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Former Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Eric Schmitt bungles accusation against former special counsel Jack Smith in heated hearing

WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday defended before a U.S. Senate panel his past investigations of President Donald Trump’s possession of classified documents and alleged …

Sedalia area crash reports for Sept. 30

Warsaw man injured in Benton County rollover A Warsaw man, 61, suffered moderate injuries at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in a Benton County accident. According to a Missouri State Highway …

Sedalia area police reports for Sept. 30

Sedalia Police Department Arrests Sept 28 9:06 p.m.: Nathel James Tait Jr, 61, was arrested after a police were dispatched to Centennial Park for a disturbance.Tait was identified as …

Voter turnout is the biggest unknown for the November election. There is only one statewide race, for state auditor, and neither incumbent Republican Scott Fitzpatrick, nor the Democratic nominee, Quentin Wilson, have raised large sums this year.

Missouri Republicans scramble to launch late campaigns on two ballot measures

Missouri Republicans are scrambling to organize late campaigns on ballot measures they spent most of the year trying to block from the Nov. 3 election. The party’s State Committee met Saturday …

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Sedalia area crash reports for Sept. 29

Sedalia motorcyclist injured in Johnson County accident A Sedalia man, 30, suffered moderate injuries at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in a Johnson County accident. According to a …

Sedalia area police reports for Sept. 29

Sedalia Police Department Arrests Sept 18 10:15 p.m.: Colton Blake Sherer, 32, was arrested after officers were dispatched to the police department lobby regarding a report of a …

Liz Kehl, Sedalia Music Academy LLC, resented the program “Back to Basics” during the Sept. 23 Helen G. Steel Music Club meeting.

Sedalia area club notes for Sept. 29

Helen G. Steel Music Club The Helen G. Steel Music Club gathered Sept. 23 at the Heard Memorial Club House for its regular bimonthly meeting. President Stacey Beard welcomed twenty-one members …

Immanuel United Church of Christ recently donated $1,000 to the C.A.C.T.U.S. School Kit Program. Pictured from left are: Mary Jo Sartin and Warren Semler from C.A.C.T.U.S., and Don and Carolyn Barbour from Immanuel Church. Photo by Phil Gerlt.

PHOTO: Immanuel United Church of Christ donates to C.A.C.T.U.S.

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Smith-Cotton boys soccer suffers first CMAC loss against Rock Bridge

Smith-Cotton senior Cirilo Romero (17) dribbles the ball during a game against Rock Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Susie Ditzfeld Memorial Soccer Field.

Smith-Cotton boys soccer entered its matchup with Rock Bridge knowing an upset would come down to capitalizing on rare opportunities. The Tigers battled, but couldn’t unlock the answer …

Area Sports Calendar for Oct. 2-5

Friday, Oct. 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 7 p.m. - Smith-Cotton at Battle 7 p.m. - Crest Ridge with Chilhowee at Cole Camp 7 p.m. - Harrisburg at Tipton 7 p.m. - Lone Jack with …

Smith-Cotton softball tops Clinton behind multi-hit performances

Smith-Cotton softball defeated Clinton 5-2 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Jennie Jaynes Activities Complex. S-C (6-17) established a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first through an RBI …

Sacred Heart boys soccer beats Smithton to win third straight

Sacred Heart boys soccer defeated Smithton 1-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Clover Dell Park. Junior Carson Bentch scored the lone goal off an assist from senior Wyatt Damlo in the second …

Plays of the Week for Sept. 20-26

Max Smith, Addison Poe and Kodi Dieckman break down their highlights in the Sedalia Democrat's Plays of the Week for Sept. 20-26! Have a play you want to see featured? Email clips and game …

The Tipton defensive line gets set during a game against Pierce City on Sept. 4. The Cardinals recorded their first shutout of the season on Friday, Sept. 25.

Football Scoreboard: Tipton rolls past South Callaway

After recording five shutout victories in 2025, Tipton football recorded its first of 2026, defeating South Callaway 54-0 on Friday, Sept. 25, at Tipton High School. Senior Reid Broyles …

The Smith-Cotton volleyball team celebrates placing second in the Smith-Cotton Volleyball Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Smith-Cotton High School.

Area Roundup: Smith-Cotton volleyball finishes runner-up in home tournament

Smith-Cotton volleyball placed second in the Smith-Cotton Volleyball Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Smith-Cotton High School. The Lady Tigers (8-12-2) advanced to the championship …

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UCM receives VA grant to memorialize veterans In Higginsville, Fort Scott cemeteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has received a $255,451 grant to memorialize veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of …

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Sedalia Democrat earns top awards from Missouri Press Association

The Sedalia Democrat captured two awards in the 2026 Better Newspaper Contest. From left: Missouri Press Association president Bryan Chester and Sedalia Democrat sports editor Jack Denebeim.

The Sedalia Democrat received two awards in the Missouri Press Association's 2026 Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2025. The recognitions were presented during the Missouri …

New Chick-fil-A owner Caitlin Seagren and husband Christian greet a throng of hungry customers early Thursday morning.

Chick-fil-A mooves into Sedalia after months of anticipation

After months of anticipation, Chick-fil-A officially opened its doors Thursday, Sept. 24, in Sedalia, drawing customers to its new restaurant at 3200 W. Broadway Blvd. Kaitlin Seagren, owner of …

Brown joins Dull Law, LLC as attorney

The law offices of Dull Law, LLC has announced an addition to the law firm. Attorney Derek Brown started with its offices on Sep. 1 Brown grew up at the Lake of the Ozarks and …

REMAX of Sedalia recently donated $775 to the Alzheimer's Association through its Heart of Sedalia Foundation. Each month, the agents donate a portion of earnings from their transactions to help support various local charities. Pictured from left: Angie Yeager, Misty Inlow, Ryan Wiedeman, Kelly Heimbach, Joy Wenner, Dena Stockstill, Kai Wiedeman, Billie Barnes, Nicci Ragsdale, Dave Wiedeman, and Kyscha Martin. To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association, please visit their website at alz.org/greatermissouri.

PHOTO: REMAX of Sedalia donates to Alzheimer's Association

Chick-fil-A, 3200 West Broadway Blvd., will open its doors to the community at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.

Chick-fil-A announces opening date for Sedalia location

An opening date for Sedalia’s newest food option has been solidified. Chick-fil-A, 3200 West Broadway Blvd., will open its doors to the community at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. As part …

Art Room pottery studio owner India McCullough made an impassioned social media post last week asking for visitors to her struggling business at 304 West Main Street. She was quite surprised by the community response Saturday, Sept. 5.

Community rallies around downtown Sedalia art studio after owner asks for support

A Facebook post asking Sedalia residents to support a downtown small business turned into a busy day at The Art Room, 304 West Main Street, on Saturday, Sept. 5. “The Art Room needs your …

The Venue announces transition in ownership

The Venue, one of Sedalia’s premier event and wedding venues, is excited to announce new ownership under local couple and entrepreneurs Hannah Yonce and Donavan Brickey. Yonce and Brickey will …

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