Studio A Dance Conservancy moves to larger facility

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

Shopping Center Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Special to the Democrat

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

Bothwell Regional Health Center, Central Bank celebrate 10 years of no interest loan

Bothwell Regional Health Center Director of Patient Financial Services Diana O'Connor, Central Bank Senior Vice President of Business Development/Marketing Erica Petersen and Bothwell Chief Financial Officer Steve Davis celebrated a ten year partnership with no interest loans for Bothwell patients on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Bothwell Regional Health Center and Central Bank are celebrating 10 years of a no-interest loan program designed to help patients pay medical bills.

S-C’s Cantrell reaches 1,000 career dig milestone

Smith-Cotton junior Piper Cantrell positions herself for a dig during the match against Warrensburg Tuesday, Sept. 17. Cantrell recently surpassed the 1,000 career dig milestone.

Photo by Joe Andrews | Democrat/Star-Journal

The only thing sweeter than reaching 1,000 career digs for Piper Cantrell may have been the treats she received from her team for achieving the milestone.

Lady Mustangs dominate La Monte

Northwest junior Gabby Meyer leaps up for a kill during the match against La Monte Tuesday, Sept. 17. Meyer was an All-State selection last season.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

LA MONTE — The Northwest volleyball team made quick work of La Monte Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Wasson family 84th reunion Sunday at Heckart Community Center

Eleanore 'Elle' Wasson Duggan is hoping many people will come to the 84th Wasson family reunion noon Sunday at the Heckart Community Center. Wasson has many articles from past reunions clipped from Sedalia Democrat papers.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

The Wasson family reunion will be held at noon Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Heckart Community Center, 1800 W. Third St.

Crash Reports for Sept. 19

St Clair trucker in serious condition after Saline County crash

Crash Reports for Sept. 18

Warrensburg woman hurt in Benton County rollover

Hadley Boland from Waverly looks like she's ready to drive this Kubota tractor Saturday, Sept. 14, at Liberty Park. Mom Brittany Boland said Hadley's a true farm girl.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

United Way Day in the Park and Things that Go events a fun time at Liberty Park

'Things That Go,' presented an opportunity for families to explore all sorts of emergency equipment, farm equipment, fire trucks and cars on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Mozark Festival co-organizer Doug Kiburz addresses a crowd on Sept. 18, 2023, at the Lamy's Building. Kiburz, who organized the Festival with his wife Connie, said he is excited to bring the event to Sedalia on Sept. 20-22, 2024.

File Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Three-day MOZARK FEST scheduled for this weekend

MOZARK FEST, which has been in the works for several years, will be held from Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

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B-21 Raider to be stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE — Congressman Mark Alford announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10, that the U.S. Air Force has officially approved Whiteman Air Force Base to be the second operating base for the upcoming B-21 Raider - the replacement for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

Local Briefs for Sept. 13

Gem show scheduled for Sept. 20-23

Sedalia Public Works operations director Justin Bray and Roadway Asset Services employees Christian Velo and Gerardo Farias display the RAS surface mapping van at the Public Works office on Third Street on Friday, Sept. 13.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

High-tech road surface mapping vehicle assessing Sedalia streets

A Roadway Asset Services crew began mapping the conditions of Sedalia roads with one of four high-tech vans used across the United States on Friday, Sept. 13.

Police Reports for Sep. 14

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Community Calendar for Sept. 15 through Sept. 21

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Sedalia water towers now display logos and taglines

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Democrats fall short in push to override Missouri governor veto of nursing home funds

Missouri lawmakers hear from child care providers about massive subsidy payment backlog

Sedalia quilters spend hours visiting, sewing and sharing their lives

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Lady Tigers golf team shows out at S-C Classic

Smith-Cotton sophomore Hannah Lowman tees off during the S-C Girls Golf Classic at Sedalia Country Club Monday, Sept. 16. Lowman tied for seventh with an 87.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Waiting for the scores to come in was agonizing for Charlotte Fischer and Hannah Lowman.

State Fair Community College head men’s basketball coach Matt Brown talks to the team in a huddle during a game last winter.

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Roadrunners basketball adds 15 players to roster

The State Fair Community College men’s basketball team announced the addition of 15 student-athletes to its roster Friday, Sept. 13.

Area Roundup: Sanders puts on show to lead Lincoln to win

Lincoln junior Riley Sanders scored six touchdowns in the Cardinals' 50-31 win over Crest Ridge with …
Northwest falls to Concordia in shutout

In its first two games this season, the Northwest with Otterville 8-man football team had been averaging …
Tipton volleyball stays hot with win over Sacred Heart

The Tipton volleyball team continued its strong start to the season Thursday, Sept. 12.

Young Sacred Heart volleyball squad learning through ups and downs

A young and passionate Sacred Heart volleyball team is brimming with potential as they set out …
Area Roundup: Snyder hits walk-off homer to complete comeback

Junior Addison Snyder was the hero of the night for the Smith-Cotton softball team Wednesday, Sept. …
Lady Tigers sweep California to establish rhythm

The Smith-Cotton volleyball team feels it has found its rhythm.

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SFCC Ag Club hosts its annual mum sale this month

State Fair Community College Ag and Horticulture students are hosting their annual Ag Club Mum Sale behind the Potter-Ewing Building.

Bill Brown, 30-year TV announcer for Astros baseball, recipient of 2024 Alumni Award

The Sedalia School District Foundation Alumni Committee is proud to announce Bill Brown as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Brown will be presented the award and speak to members of Smith-Cotton High School class of 2025 at a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Baseball fans, friends and Smith-Cotton alumni are invited to attend.

Kayla Zbornak: Enriching the lives of her students

Washington Elementary special education teacher Kayla Zbornak works with students from kindergarten through fourth grade.

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Impact Signs cuts ribbon on $10 million headquarters

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

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.

Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

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.

Ryan Reed, director of operations at Reed & Sons Jewelers in Sedalia, stands beside his diplomas on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the store. The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) recently awarded Reed the title of Master IJO Jeweler Certified Diamond Grader.

Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Ryan Reed of Reed & Sons receives two accreditations

Ryan Reed, director of operations at Reed & Sons Jewelers in Sedalia, was recently awarded two accreditations, Certified Diamond Grader and Certified Gem Lab, through the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO). The business is owned by his father Charles Reed.

Dalton Lohsandt, MD

Photo courtesy of Bothwell Regional Health Center

New physician joins Bothwell Regional Health Center

Dalton Lohsandt, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, has joined the Bothwell Regional Health Center medical team and will provide primary care and sports medicine for adults and children.