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David Furnell, president of Furnell Companies, stands in the Landmark building on Monday, Nov. 13. Since his late father, Doyle Furnell, began the business 75 years ago, it has grown in multiple directions. Furnell Companies have apartments and senior care centers all over Missouri and diversified to include event and hospitality venues. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Furnell Companies celebrate 75 years
What began as a small venture for an 18-year-old man who sold lumber from the back of a truck has, over the course of more than seven decades, grown into a three-generation family business across Missouri. more
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Steve Goldacker takes a swing on one of the 10,000 golf courses available for play at Down Range Indoor Golf Simulator on Thursday, Nov. 16. Owner Andy Williams operates the simulator. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Down Range Indoor Golf Simulator scoffs at bad weather
While seasoned golfers may have to put away their clubs soon as the seasons change, at Down Range Indoor Gold Simulator, it’s always great weather and time for a lively round of golf. more
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State Fair Career and Technology Center graphic design student Megan Tenold, a junior at Warsaw High School, and Charlotte Edwards, owner of The Country Ruffle, discuss options for business designs. The project is a partnership between the CTC and The Avenues downtown business district. Photo courtesy of Linda Harris
The Avenues and graphic design students partner
Creativity is being encouraged for youth through a collaboration between The Avenues downtown business district and graphic art high school juniors and seniors at the State Fair Career and Technology Center. more
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Leon Shearer has worked at Sedalia's Craft Beer Cellar since it opened. Saturday, Nov. 18 is the grand opening of The Local Tap after the Shearers recently bought the bar. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
The Local Tap to host grand opening Saturday
The Local Tap, 700 S. Ohio Ave., formerly known as the Craft Beer Cellar, is now under new ownership. more
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Lange Feeds, 308 W. Main St., has been continuously operating for 137 years serving Pettis County farmers. Photo By Chris Howell | Democrat
Lange Feeds has been in business 137 years
Edward Weller is 83 years old, and with his son Mark Weller, the pair runs Lange Feeds, 308 W. Main St. in Sedalia. Edward has been working at the business for 64 years, much of it with Fred Lange, son of the original owner, Paul Lange. Weller bought it from the Lange family in 1985. more
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On Thursday, Nov. 9, Renae Ferguson, left, and Amanda Weller, of the accounting department with Furnell Co., decorate the “Purple Tree” at Hotel Bothwell. “Deidre Esquivel and Shelley Ebeling spearhead the Hotel’s holiday decorating and enlist a team of co-workers to complete the job,” said Erica Eisenmenger, vice president of Furnell Investments and owner of the Ivory Grille. There are 17 Christmas-themed trees at the Hotel this season, and all of the ornaments are for sale. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: Hotel Bothwell decorates for holidays
Kristen West, RN, is the new administrator at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She assumed the position after the retirement of former administrator Pam Osburn, who retired in July after 30 years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Kristen West becomes the administrator at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center
Kristen West, RN, has taken the administrator position at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She takes the helm after the retirement of Pam Osburn, who had worked at the facility for 30 years. more
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Executive Director Diana Hoemann poses for a photo with Care Connection employees during her retirement reception hosted Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 25 at the Warrensburg Senior Center. Photo courtesy of Care Connection
Hoemann retiring from Care Connection after 40 years
WARRENSBURG – After 40 years serving seniors in West Central Missouri, Executive Director Diana Hoemann is retiring from Care Connection for Aging Services. more
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Chef Aaron Barta is the new chef at the Ivory Grille. Barta and his family moved to Sedalia recently, and he’s been at the restaurant for about a month. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Ivory Grille receives wine award, acquires a new chef
The Ivory Grille has been honored for its wine program with the “Wine Spectators” 2023 Restaurant Award, which celebrates the world’s best restaurants for wine. Along with the award, the restaurant has a new chef, Aaron Barta. more
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Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County honors local business milestone anniversaries
Members and supporters of the Pettis County business community gathered Thursday evening, Oct. 19 at the Sedalia Country Club to celebrate the annual Manufacturer’s Milestone anniversary recognition banquet. more
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A family of businesses received Best of Sedalia and Star Business awards recently. From left are Becca La Strada, owner of Becca’s Framing and Antiques, her daughter Tiffany Walter, owner of The Boulevard Hair Company, and Walter's daughter-in-law, Mia Walter, owner of Mia Walter Photography. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Trio of family businesses receive Best of Sedalia awards
Three Sedalia women and relatives received recognition for their businesses during the 2023 Best of Sedalia. more
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New Katy Trail Community Health CEO Mike Waller hopes to meet the public at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the grand opening of the newest clinic at 305 W. Main St. Waller joined Katy Trail in August. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
New CEO joins Katy Trail Community Health
Mike Waller took over as the CEO of Katy Trail Community Health on Aug. 1 and since then, he hasn’t stopped working to better serve the clinic’s patients. more
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Valerie Henderson of the Hound Lounge, 711 W. Main St., gets some loving from kennel guest Tucker as her own pet, Archie, tries to get a friendly game of fetch going on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The new business opened last month. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
The Hound Lounge on Main is where pets make friends
An iconic white building on West Main Street has been converted into the Hound Lounge by Valerie and Brad Henderson, and is now a relaxing, spa-like venue for pets to socialize and sleep over. more
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Executives with Brightli, the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, and employees turn dirt for the groundbreaking of the new Burrell Behavioral Health Clinic, 1801 W. Main St., on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The facility is due to open in late 2024. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Burrell Behavioral Health breaks ground on new West Main Street clinic
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10, Burrell Behavioral Health hosted a groundbreaking for its new Sedalia clinic at 1801 W. Main St. more
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Tory Meade with Hale's Fall Harvest on West U.S. Highway 50 hauls a wagon of pumpkins Monday, Oct. 9 as Ava and Taylor Pfeiffer, of Holden, purchase fall decorations for their Holden home. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Hale's Fall Harvest ready for pumpkin & mum season
During his anniversary celebration Friday, Sept. 29 at W-K Chevrolet, Bob Bond stands with members of the Weymuth family who own the dealership. From left are Kyle Weymuth, Bond, Ken Weymuth, Kelsey Weymuth, and Karson Weymuth. Not pictured was younger brother Kendall, who was working. The well-known salesman, Bond, retired after 50 years. Photo courtesy of W-K Chevrolet 
A legacy of kindness: Sedalia's Bob Bond retires after five decades
A Sedalia icon and well-known car salesman, Robert Bond, has retired after 50 years. Many know Bond as a man who cares for his community and who often sends birthday cards and notes of encouragement to his customers — a man with a big heart. more
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Along with a nearly-empty parking lot, this small handwritten sign indicates Stephanie Morris Nissan, 3600 S. Limit Ave., is no longer in business, as seen Thursday, Oct. 5. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Stephanie Morris Nissan in Sedalia closed for good
Stephanie Morris Nissan in Sedalia lost all its inventory Thursday, Oct. 5, as auto carriers removed millions of dollars worth of new Pathfinders, Armadas, and Rogues. more
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From left, Terry Goodman, owner of Goody’s Steakburgers, Sarah King, manager, and employee Chelsea Rozier, and son Cade Johnson, 5, pose for a photo inside Goody’s on Wednesday, Sept. 27. As of Sept. 18, the business has been open for 30 years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Goody's Steakburgers celebrates 30 years in Sedalia
For three decades, Goody’s Steakburgers has offered good-quality burgers that draw people from the U.S. and abroad to come back time and time again for a visit. more
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Melanie Morales and her daughter, 2-year-old Camila Rodriguez, enjoy some "lunch" at Ema's Diner while visiting My Little Town on opening day Monday, Sept. 25. Morales, of Whiteman Air Force Base, said they are originally from Chicago, where businesses like My Little Town are common, so she was excited to hear about the new offering in Warrensburg. She said they were having a lot of fun, and Rodriguez especially liked all the stuffed animals at the vet's office. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Warrensburg Star-Journal
My Little Town offers real-life fun for young imaginations
WARRENSBURG – Families with young children have a new place in Warrensburg to explore with the opening of My Little Town on Monday, Sept. 25. more
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Store Manager Valerie Downing helps a customer in early September at Glasscock Jewelry Corner in Warrensburg. The local jewelry business is celebrating 40 years. Photo by Meliyah Venerable | Warrensburg Star-Journal
‘Where quality comes in a little green box:' Glasscock Jewelry Corner celebrates 40 years
WARRENSBURG — Glasscock Jewelry Corner is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. more
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