'Making the Band' gears up for 16th season, rockers welcome

Justin Lawson operates ‘Making the Band’ from his music studio at 23375 US 65 and since 2008 has been bringing people together to make music through a unique collaboration which is not a contest as some believe.

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Justin Lawson operates ‘Making the Band’ from his music studio at 23375 U.S. Highway 65.

Greg Schmidt calls 6,000th game of illustrious career

KMMO play-by-play broadcaster Greg Schmidt uses binoculars to scan the field during the Concordia and Sweet Springs 8-man football game Friday, Oct. 18. The broadcast was Schmidt’s 6,000th career game.

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Whether it's a state championship game or a matchup between winless teams, it’s just another day in the office for KMMO broadcaster Greg Schmidt.

Traves Williams recognized as 2024's Most Engaged Neighbor

Traves Williams is the president of Sedalia Community Helping Hands and was recognized as one of 12 of Missouri’s Most Engaged Neighbors for Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2024.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Traves Williams is the kind of man anyone would want as their neighbor.

Incumbent Reedy running against Walbom for Missouri House District 57

Missouri House of Representatives District 57 incumbent Rodger Reedy, R-Windsor, is running for his fourth two-year term, facing opposition from Michael Walbom, D-Knob Noster.

Tournament Time: Previewing Class 1-2 volleyball districts

Stover senior Ashlyn Pinzke leaps up for a kill in the opening pool play games of the Kaysinger Conference Tournament on Oct. 10.

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The Stover volleyball team begins its quest for a fourth straight district title this week.

Police Reports for Oct. 22

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Christina Swank, RN, Emergency Department charge nurse, was named Bothwell Regional Health Center’s 2023 Employee of the Year at its annual employee recognition luncheon. Bothwell Board of Trustees Chair Deidre Esquivel is shown with Swank.

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Bothwell recognizes employees for service

Bothwell Regional Health Center recently hosted a luncheon to recognize its employees who reached career milestones in 2023 and announce its 2023 Employee of the Year.

RAC-JAC Properties welcomes new co-owner

Ryan Pummill became President and co-owner of RAC-JAC, Inc, on Oct. 1, marking a new chapter for the company.

Jana Witt, Chief Development and Compliance Officer, and Mary Lou Schussler, West Central President, show off the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency's Gold Tier status recognition award from the National Community Action Partnership's Pathways to Excellence Program.

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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency achieves Gold Tier in Pathways to Excellence Program

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is proud to announce that it has earned the coveted Gold Tier distinction through the National Community Action Partnership's Pathways to Excellence Program, making it one of only five Community Action Agencies nationwide to achieve this prestigious status.

Crash Reports for Oct. 22

Iowa man heard in Benton County accident

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Sedalia Democrat Post-Game Show: Lincoln defeats Cole Camp

Lincoln head football coach Brad Drehle joins host Jack Denebeim on the Sedalia Democrat Post-Game Show to share his thoughts on the Cardinals' 48-28 win over rival Cole Camp Friday, Oct. 18. …

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Opponents of Missouri sports betting amendment pull TV ads in campaign’s homestretch

The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri’s November ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday just as the group pushing the proposal launched new ads featuring former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith.

Faith Family Freedom Rally encourages Christians to head to the polls

The Faith Family Freedom Rally was held Thursday, Oct. 17, at Discover Church, 23000 Highway B, in Sedalia.

Police Reports for Oct. 19

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Crash Reports for Oct. 19

Tightwad man hurt in Henry County accident

Medicare changes mean some Missourians could pay less

A dozen or so women sit around a U-shaped table inside Care Connections for Aging Services, the local Area Agency on Aging in the west central part of Missouri.

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Lalene Albers encourages women to advocate for themselves

Give Back a Smile program helps battered woman face the future

Ackerman, Arnett vie for Pettis County Administrator

PHOTO: Re/Max of Sedalia donates to Pettis County Community Santa

Pettis County Commission issues Proclamation for Buckle Up Phone Down

PHOTOS: Sedalia Dream Factory grants four dreams

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Area Roundup: Tipton demolishes Russelllville

Tipton senior Lucas Cashman (8) scores a touchdown against Lincoln on Sept. 6.

File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Tipton head football coach William Duke celebrated his 50th birthday with a Cardinals win Friday, Oct. 18.

Smith-Cotton sophomore Elijah Holiway races to the finish line during the Smith-Cotton Invitational on Sept. 21. Holiway was named an All-Conference Honorable Mention at the CMAC Championships Friday, Oct. 18.

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Holiway earns all-conference honor at CMAC Cross Country Championships

Smith-Cotton sophomore Elijah Holiway placed 14th at the Central Missouri Activities Conference Cross Country Championships Friday, Oct. 18, in Columbia to earn an All-Conference Honorable Mention nod.

Drake brings world-class experience to State Fair archery

Even though Leann Drake has taken part in archery events on the world stage, she experienced something …
Lincoln takes down Cole Camp in rivalry matchup

COLE CAMP — It only took the Lincoln football team 17 seconds to make a statement in its game against …
Smith-Cotton volleyball earns first 20-win season since 2015

The ending to the Smith-Cotton volleyball team’s match against Boonville was quite the whirlwind for …

Ground and Pound: Greyhounds backfield having explosive season

WINDSOR — When teams face the Windsor football team, they know they are going to have to stop the …
Sidebottom leads Stover girls to conference title; Sawyer, Smithton best of boys

STOVER — Balance is often the key to success for a cross country team.
S-C softball breaks school wins record, finishes regular season

The Smith-Cotton softball team broke the school record for wins in a season Monday, Oct. 14, after …

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Photo: Kaysinger Conference high school principals receive awards

Brown honored as SSDF’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni

Bill Brown, Smith-Cotton Class of 1965 graduate and a 2017 inductee into the Smith-Cotton Athletic Hall of Fame, was recognized as the Sedalia School District Foundation’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni honoree in a ceremony Thursday in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.

PHOTOS: Sedalia turns out for homecoming parade

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EPIC WorkForce empowers individuals, supports Lincoln businesses

Mark with EPIC WorkForce in Lincoln rolls silverware.

Photo by Vanessa Schardan | Democrat

LINCOLN — EPIC WorkForce, a nonprofit sheltered workshop, is making a significant impact by providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities certified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Bothwell welcomes two new Family Medicine resident physicians

Bothwell Regional Health Center recently welcomed two new physicians in conjunction with the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency.

Anna Crumley Nelson, owner and director of Studio A Dance Conservancy, cuts the ribbon on the studio's new facility on Saturday, Sept. 14, iin the Thompson Hills

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Studio A Dance Conservancy moves to larger facility

Studio A Dance Conservancy has moved to a new and larger location in Thompson Hills Shopping Center.

Impact Signs Awnings Wraps Inc. is now open at 100 Curry Drive in the Thompson Meadows Industrial Park. Impact's new $10 million facility is 52,000 square feet and sits on a 5.5 acre development. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Impact Signs cuts ribbon on $10 million headquarters

A ribbon cutting celebrated Impact Signs Awnings Wraps Inc.'s newly completed facility at 100 Curry Drive on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Blue Ramirez opened Don Jose Mexican Buffet at West Main Street and Grand Avenue in July. He said the buffet style allows customers to try items the might not normally order. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Don Jose's Mexican Buffet raises the bar on Main Street

Blue Ramirez and Jose Chivo Ayalo opened Don Jose’s Mexican Buffet, 111 South Grand Ave., in July after the building had sat vacant for seven years.

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Storm and Susan Sheppard stand in LeMaire's Cajun Catfish restaurant, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. The restaurant was started by Susan's grandfather, Frenchie LeMaire, and progressed to her father, Joe LeMaire. Susan and her sister Tina Hiner now own LeMaire's, and her husband Storm manages it.

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LeMaire's Cajun Catfish celebrates 40 years

A Sedalia family food enterprise is still going strong four decades later, serving Cajun catfish and Louisiana specialties.

Democrat, Star-Journal parent company sold to Carpenter Media Group

Carpenter Media Group and Phillips Media Group announced Friday, Aug. 30 they have reached an agreement for CMG to acquire the Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal, along with PMG’s other 14 papers spread across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.

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