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Artwork created by Bryce Holt of Kansas City is being hung the week of Sept. 2-5 at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Holt’s show will open on Thursday, Sept. 18. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney |Democrat
Daum Museum opens new art exhibits Sept. 18
New art exhibits are opening soon at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring two Missouri artists with distinct viewpoints. more
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William, left, and Alex Westfall, who were married in 2024, recently moved to Sedalia because of William's love for Scott Joplin’s music. The men plan to contribute to the community and to the Scott Joplin Ragtime Foundation to keep Joplin’s music alive. Photo courtesy of William and Alex Westfall
A move to Sedalia inspired by Scott Joplin's music
The music of Scott Joplin and the Americana, hometown feel of Sedalia inspired a recent move to Sedalia by an Arkansas couple. more
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On Saturday, Aug. 23, Grace Dowdy and her friend Gabbie Love, both of Sedalia, give their pup Sage an ice cream cone during the second annual BarkFest at Clover Dell Park. Sedalia Parks & Recreation, Bark House Bed and Biscuit, and Funky Bunch Pet Care sponsored the event. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
BarkFest draws crowd to Clover Dell
Clover Dell Park was busy on Saturday, Aug. 23, with an assortment of happy hounds and their pet parents during the second annual BarkFest, which was hosted on National Dog Day. more
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Elena Sofia Raineri was recently hired by the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art as the museum's education and engagement manager. Raineri, originally from Italy, is living in Cole Camp with her husband, Matthew Burns, who is stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base. Photos courtesy of Elena Sofia Raineri
Daum Museum hires new Education Manager
Elena Sofia Raineri recently joined Daum Musuem of Contemporary Art as the museum's education and engagement manager. more
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The Historic Downtown Sedalia Criterium bike race is returning to Sedalia this Saturday, Aug. 23. Races will begin at 3 p.m. with participants from Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Photo courtesy of Christopher Franklin
Sedalia Criterium Bike Race returns to downtown
The Historic Downtown Sedalia Criterium bicycle race will return to Sedalia after six years on Saturday, Aug. 23.  more
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Amari Cox, 3, has her photo taken with country music star Wynonna Judd, on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Missouri State Fair. Amari, the daughter of Amber Cox of Kansas City, Kansas, was invited onstage to sing with Judd during her performance that evening. Photo courtesy of Amber Cox
Girl, 3, takes stage with Wynonna Judd
A little girl’s dream came true at the 2025 Missouri State Fair when she was invited onto the Grandstand stage to sing with country music legend Wynonna Judd on Aug. 8. more
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On Tuesday, Aug. 12, a performer with the Anastasini Circus performs on a high rope during the Missouri State Fair. This year is the first time for Anastasini Circus to perform at the MSF in six years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Anastasini Circus returns to the Missouri State Fair
After a six-year hiatus, the multitalented Anastasini Circus has returned to the Missouri State Fair this year and is amassing a full house for its daily three performances. more
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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck receives a shower courtesy of the Missouri State Fair Fire Department on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The duck and its small companion had been deflated due to high winds and storms. Once it was inflated, it was covered in mud and dust and needed a little TLC. The largest duck is six and half stories tall.  Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
PHOTOS: World's Largest Rubber Duck gets a shower at Missouri State Fair
The 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen is Bailey Schneider, 19, of Warrenton, who competed as Miss Warren County. Photo courtesy of thee Missouri State Fair
Warrenton’s Bailey Schneider earns Missouri State Fair crown
Bailey Schneider, 19 of Warrenton, was crowned the 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen on Thursday, Aug. 7.  more
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Blues Traveler lead singer John Popper plays the harmonica on Friday, Aug. 8, at the Missouri State Fair. 
PHOTOS: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors entertain Missouri State Fair
Wynonna Judd performs Thursday night, Aug. 7, on the Missouri State Fair Grandstand. Judd, who was on her Greatest Hits Tour, along with the duo, War & Treaty, were the first Grandstand performers of the 2025 MFS. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
PHOTOS: Visitors enjoy a variety of fun the first few days of the MSF
The butter cow inside the Gerken Dairy Center at the Missouri State Fair was created this year by St. Louis artist Ander Weis. Photo courtesy of Gerken Dairy Center
Gerken Dairy hosts butter cow, new treat at Missouri State Fair
A Missouri State Fair tradition and cool treat for fair visitors, the Gerken Dairy Center, hosts a 600-pound butter cow, 18 varieties of ice cream and an assortment of cheesy lunch dishes. more
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Alexis Jolly, of Hughesville, was crowned Miss Pettis County Queen during the Smithton Town & County Fair this year. She will go on to compete this week in the Missouri State Fair Queen Competition on Thursday, Aug. 7, in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Photo courtesy of Alexis Jolly
Alexis Jolly crowned Miss Pettis County
Alexis Jolly, of Hughesville, was crowned Miss Pettis County Queen during the 2025 Smithton Town & County Fair. more
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Wynonna Judd performs during a tribute to her mother, country music star Naomi Judd, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Wynonna Judd will make a stop at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7. Photo by Mark Humphrey | AP Photo 
Wynonna Judd turns pain into purpose
In a career spanning 42 years, country music icon and Hall of Famer Wynonna Judd is bringing her “Greatest Hits Tour” to the Missouri State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, Aug. 7. more
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A woman ties a Native American Necklace around her neck on Saturday, July 19, during the Robert Woolery Sr. Memorial Pow Wow hosted in the Ag Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Pow Wow educates community about Native American culture
For 35 years, the free Robert Woolery Sr. Memorial Pow Wow has brought tribal dancing and traditions to Sedalia. However, the Pow Wow is not merely an entertainment event, but rather a platform used to educate the community about Native American culture.  more
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Chancey Williams will perform at the Missouri State Fair Grandstand with Hudson Westbrook at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Photo courtesy of Brooke Latka
Chancey Williams bringing cowboy country to MSF
A former “saddle bronc athlete,” Chancey Williams, who turned his career around to become a country music singer-songwriter, will perform at the Missouri State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 14. more
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On Wednesday, July 9, two women examine "Viral A-9," a large-scale acrylic and gel medium on canvas by Chris Kahler, in the "Spectrum" show at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Daum Museum opens two new shows
Two new exhibits featuring themes from the late artist Georgia O'Keeffe and explorations of color have opened at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. more
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Members of Studio A Dance Company receive a first-place trophy for their performance of "My Boyfriend's Back" during the Triumph National Talent Competition, June 25-30, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Photo courtesy of Studio A Dance Conservancy
Studio A Dance Company receives several awards
Forty members of Sedalia's Studio A Dance Company danced their way for the first time to a national competition in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and came away with several awards. more
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Children enjoy a carnival ride at the Missouri State Fair in 2023. This year, the MSF will run from Aug. 7-17, and the theme will be "Step on In." Democrat File Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney
Preparations underway for Missouri State Fair
This year, Missouri State Fair visitors can "Step on In" to experience new and returning shows and entertainers from Aug. 7-17. more
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Kelly Chapin-Hagen, of Sedalia, will open her exhibit, "Spiraling Toward Existence," with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the Hayden Liberty Center. It is free and open to the public. Photo courtesy of Kelly Chapin-Hagen
Chapin-Hagen to open exhibit at Hayden Liberty Center
Sedalia artist Kelly Chapin-Hagen will open her newest exhibit on Thursday, July 10, with an artist reception at the Hayden Liberty Center. more
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