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The Liberty Park Train House as seen Wednesday is scheduled to open Memorial Day to offer rides on the Liberty Land Flyer.
Progress on Liberty Park Train House chugging along
With hopes of a Memorial Day opening, construction on the Liberty Park Train House has raced along at a rapid pace in recent weeks.  One day after the rains stopped last week, the train house … more
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Thursday afternoon, Sedalia Democrat Plant Manager Chris Steimel unloads a tractor-trailer full of supplies from Convoy of Hope, of Springfield, for members of Encounter Church at the Democrat’s warehouse on West Main Street. Encounter Church was donating snacks and other products to schools and other entities through the program.
Encounter Church brings a ‘Convoy of Hope’
Hope comes in many forms and sometimes it comes by truck — a truck filled with food and other items that can be donated to the community and surrounding area. Encounter Church of Sedalia … more
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18-month-old Yellow Lab Kyah is a therapy dog who calms the nerves of citizens as well as officers. Kyah is seen at the Sedalia Police Department Wednesday.
Sedalia police add therapy dog Kyah to department
The Sedalia Police Department has a new therapy dog that has a friendlier approach to dealing with the public, staff and officers at the department.  Sgt. Casey DeVorss had been working with … more
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Sedalia Police Officer Brett Twenter was named Officer of the Year at Tuesday’s Sedalia Police Department 2021 Awards Ceremony at The Venue.
Sedalia Police Awards Ceremony honors officers, citizen heroes
At the Sedalia Police Department’s 2021 Awards Ceremony hosted Tuesday evening at The Venue, awards were given to SPD officers and citizens recognized for exceptional performance during … more
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Rowyn Reed, 8, left, and Reagan Reed, 4, are all smiles as their mother, Rechelle Reed, holds a kangaroo while their father Ryan Reed takes photos Saturday at the Home and Garden Show hosted by the Democrat inside the Mathewson Exhibition Center. For $5, vendor Thorni Ridge Exotics offered visitors the opportunity to have a selfie with a kangaroo, lemur and alligator.
Photos: Home and Garden Show draws 1,500 visitors
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Road restrictions for April 12-16 
City of Sedalia contractors continue working to make improvements to the City’s water distribution system. The following streets will be affected by the installation of water mains and service … more
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The Liberty Park Train house foundation has been poured, but progress stopped Thursday due to heavy rains.
Progress continues through Sedalia parks
At Thursday evening’s Parks and Recreation Board meeting, the contract was finalized for the new splash pad at Hubbard Park. Capri Pool should be able to begin work within the next few weeks … more
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Deontay Pearson-Daniels
Three adults arrested in East Ninth Street drug raid
Three adults were arrested and large quantities of drugs were seized Wednesday when a search warrant was served in the 600 block of East Ninth Street by the Sedalia Police Department. “It … more
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Katy Trail lead maintenance worker Mike Thompson puts the last finishing touches on the Katy Trail rerouting Tuesday at the Katy Depot.
Katy Trail complete as portions through Sedalia finished
The Katy Trail opened in its entirety this week as a large section through Sedalia was completed. In cooperation with State, County and City governments, funding was obtained and rights-of-way were … more
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Organic Remedies opened a medical marijuana dispensary Wednesday at 4401 Wisconsin Ave. The staff said they hope to be ready to dispense CBD products and medical cannabis by next week.
Organic Remedies opens dispensary in Sedalia
Wednesday morning, the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Organic Remedies, a new medical marijuana dispensary soon to open at 4401 Wisconsin Ave.  Although there was … more
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Rhea Mae Marcum, owner of Rhea Mae’s Way LLC home bakery, holds a pan of her homemade orange cinnamon rolls Wednesday morning. Marcum makes a variety of home-baked goods including cookies, sweetbreads, dinner rolls and pies.
Rhea Mae does it her way: Home bakery keeps working moms in mind
Much like Frank Sinatra who sang, “I did it my way,” a local baker is doing the same while offering working moms a tasty option.  Rhea Mae Marcum, of Sedalia, began her home … more
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Sedalia City Council makes progress on ongoing projects
While many of its agenda items were somewhat minor, the Sedalia City Council made progress on a number of ongoing projects during Monday night’s meeting. The council approved an ordinance … more
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Kelly Davis, left, and daughter Dayna Davis work Monday on Dayna’s mural at the Centennial Park pool.
Young artist creates mural for Centennial Park pool
When Sedalia Parks and Recreation was cleaning up the Centennial Park pool for the summer, the staff reached out to Kelly and Dayna Davis, a mother and daughter team of local artists they had worked … more
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Dynisha Hawkins, right, talks with a child about her Easter eggs during the NORTH organization’s third annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Hubbard Park. Close to 200 children ages 1 to 17 attended the event that also offered hot dogs, chips and drinks. Names were also drawn for 40-plus Easter baskets that were donated by “So Sick Crew.”
Photos: NORTH organization hosts Easter Egg hunt
Editor's note: The second photo caption has been updated to correct that the So-Sick Crew donated the baskets. more
Several Sedalia roads to close for water system work  
City of Sedalia contractors continue working to make improvements to the City’s water distribution system. The following streets will be affected by the installation of water mains and service … more
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The Lamm House on the State Fair Community College campus has water damaged and is slated for demolition.
Lamm House set for demolition at SFCC
After housing honors students and then offering storage space over the last three decades, the Lamm House on the State Fair Community College campus is slated for demolition. The Lamm House is the … more
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Parkhurst Mfg. celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. From left are James Trelow, vice president of finance, Toby Pierce, vice president of sales, Laurie Boer, vice president of finance, and Sam Trelow, president.
Parkhurst celebrates 75 years in Sedalia
A small venture that began in a small Sedalia garage has now grown into a notable and significant Sedalia business over the last 75 years. Parkhurst Mfg. grew to become a large manufacturing company … more
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From left, Pettis County Presiding Commissioner David Dick, Sedalia Mayor John Kehde, CASA Volunteer Coordinator Gabby White, Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza and Pettis County Western Commissioner Jim Marcum pose for a photo in the Sedalia Council Chambers after Kehde and Dick proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Mayor, commissioner proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor John Kehde, along with Pettis County Presiding Commissioner David Dick proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.  According to the proclamation, recognizing child abuse and … more
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New water main valve will result in water boil advisory
Due to construction work to place a new water main and valve into service, a water-boil advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. Monday, April 5 until testing is complete at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 … more
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Participants in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s lift their flowers Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Centennial Park to symbolize they will “remember, honor, care and fight” for those who have Alzheimer’s Disease.
Sedalia Walk to End Alzheimer’s to host in-person event
After a break from the usual traditions in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association plans to host an in-person Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Sedalia later this … more
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