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Crash Reports for Feb. 14

Woman hurt in Pettis County accident

Police Reports for Feb. 14

Sedalia Police Department

26th Annual Cupid’s Ball scheduled for March 1

The Women’s Service League (WSL) invites the community to the 26th Annual Cupid’s Ball, a special event that brings daughters and their father figures together for an unforgettable night. This year’s theme is Dancing in the Rain, promising an enchanting evening filled with fun, laughter and memories to last a lifetime.

Pettis County Fire fights mobile home fire

The Pettis County Fire Department battled a mobile home fire on South Grand Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey answers reporters' questions about executive orders addressing crime signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe


Photo by Annelise Hanshaw | Missouri Independent

Missouri AG faces pushback from lawmakers over $3M budget increase, Starbucks lawsuit

Members of the Missouri House Budget Committee on Wednesday made Attorney General Andrew Bailey defend his request for millions in additional funding and his decision to sue Starbucks for allegations it discriminated against white applicants in hiring and promotions.

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Sedalia Democrat Post-Game Show: Gremlins, Lady Mustangs win Kaysinger Conference Tournament championships

Sacred Heart boys basketball players Max Van Leer and Conner Brown join host Jack Denebeim on the Sedalia Democrat Post-Game Show to share their thoughts on the Gremlins' 38-35 win over Lincoln in …

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Budget battle brewing over Gov. Mike Kehoe’s school funding proposal

The debate over how much to spend on public schools could turn into the first big disagreement between Gov. Mike Kehoe and the GOP-dominated Missouri General Assembly.

Police Reports for Feb 13

Sedalia Police Department

Missouri Supreme Court hears case on transgender student’s use of school bathrooms

Missouri’s highest court heard arguments Tuesday over whether a school district’s denial of multi-stall bathrooms and locker rooms to a transgender student is a form of sex discrimination.

Missouri House advances bill to stop state from seizing foster kids’ benefits

The Missouri House on Tuesday gave initial approval to legislation that would ban the state from seizing the Social Security benefits of foster children.
Samantha Richerson is a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor with Remember to Dream in Cole Camp. Path is an acronym for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Remember to Dream helps disabled with therapeutic riding program

COLE CAMP — Samantha Richerson is a therapeutic riding instructor with the Remember to Dream program at Lost Spring Stables, 25388 Hwy 52 in Cole Camp.
Local Sports

Northwest girls use equal contributions to down Sacred Heart

Northwest junior Mary Walker takes a shot during the game against Sacred Heart on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Sacred Heart High School.


Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat
Northwest girls basketball had a balanced attack against Sacred Heart on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

S-C, Sacred Heart girls swim and dive teams compete at ILCs

Members of the Smith-Cotton and Sacred Heart girls swim and dive teams competed in the Independent League Championship finals in Kansas City on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

In the Community
Education
Smith-Cotton senior Masyn Kruse was selected as the recipient of the Sedalia 200 district-level John T. Belcher Scholarship. Kruse will receive $500 and moves on to the regional level of the statewide scholarship program, which is sponsored by the Missouri School Boards Association.
DRESDEN — 2025 Scott Joplin Artist-in-Residence Adam Swanson entertained Dresden R-XII School District students Monday, Feb. 3, getting their toes tapping, legs jiggling and their fingers playing air piano.
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Business

Young Sedalian's passion for fishing leads to jig tying business

!2-year-old Drake Davis ties custom jigs at the Mathewson Exhibition Center Friday at the Central Missouri Ag Expo. Matt Davis is impressed with his son's focus on creating a better fishing lure.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
The Central Missouri Ag Expo was busy Friday, Feb. 7, with exhibitors showcasing equipment and products on the floor of the Mathewson Exhibition Center.
Founded by Cassie Wilhelm, The Prom Dress Store, located in Versailles, provides a way for students in need to have an opportunity to attend Prom.


Photo courtesy of Cassie Wilhelm 
The Prom Dress Store helps dreams come true
For many high school students, prom is a magical evening—a night to dress up, dance, and create lasting memories. However, for some, the financial burden of purchasing a dress can overshadow the excitement.
Misty Todd, MD
Misty Todd, MD, receives physician specialty board certification
Dr. Misty Todd, a board-certified family medicine physician at Bothwell Regional Health Center, has met all requirements for additional board certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics with Surgical Qualification through the Board of Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics (BCFMO), an affiliate of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).
Bothwell Sleep Center earns reaccreditation by AASM
Bothwell Regional Health Center announces that Bothwell Sleep Center has once again been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), a recognition of excellence that extends the center’s accreditation for another five years beginning February 2025. This milestone highlights the center’s continued dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for sleep disorders.
Mira, a 10-year-old homeschool student, is the proud owner of "Mira's Masterpieces," a home bakery that offers delicious treats made to order, including muffins, rolls, strudels, cookies and fruit pies.
Young entrepreneur finds sweet success
In the heart of Cole Camp, a young and ambitious entrepreneur is turning her love for baking into a thriving home-based business. Mira, a 10-year-old homeschool student, is the proud owner of "Mira's Masterpieces," a home bakery that offers delicious treats made to order, including muffins, rolls, strudels, cookies and fruit pies. Her bakery is not just about great food—it's also about giving back to the community and pursuing a big dream for the future.
From the Opinion page
Columnists

Presidents' Day is not enough

This past Wednesday was Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday. Next Monday, we will observe a federal holiday in honor of George Washington’s birthday.

The hits keep coming

The speed at which a group of unelected men is dismantling our government is head-spinning – which is probably the point. Speed means that we can’t catch up, and at least some things will get by us.

Empowering solutions for Missouri’s child care crisis

Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not just a family issue — it’s an economic imperative.
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