At the Monday evening's Sedalia City Council meeting, a packed agenda kept the large gathering waiting for one last very important item: the appointment of interim Chief David Woolery as Sedalia’s new Chief of Police.
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By Chris Howell
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4/2/24
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Construction on Liberty Park Stadium is set to begin Aug. 6 with renovations to several areas to be completed by mid-December.
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By Jack Denebeim
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4/1/24
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Just a block from the Pettis County Courthouse, a small building was recently renovated into a unique and surprising venue.
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By Chris Howell
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4/1/24
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After nearly seven decades, Weller's Mens Wear will close its doors at the end of May.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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4/1/24
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With the Municipal Election coming up Tuesday, April 2, Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada spoke with the Democrat this week to offer some last-minute reminders for voters.
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By Chris Howell
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3/29/24
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Thursday evening, March 28, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn was the featured speaker at the monthly Ag Forward event at State Fair Community College’s Thompson Conference Center.
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By Chris Howell
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3/29/24
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After a two-year wait, the Pettis County Ambulance District has a new Ford E450 Super Duty Truck, fully equipped to care for patients. PCAD Truck No. 8 will replace a small, older van ambulance.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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3/28/24
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No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Sedalia business late Tuesday night, March 26.
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By Democrat Staff
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3/27/24
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Candidate filing ended Tuesday, March 26 for the Aug. 6 primary election in Missouri.
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By Nicole Cooke
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3/27/24
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The City of Sedalia reports it has made great progress in turning two “blighted” areas into success stories after designating them Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.
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By Chris Howell
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3/27/24
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The Sedalia Fire Department hosted a “push-in” ceremony on Monday at its headquarters on West 16th Street to celebrate the arrival of the newest fire truck.
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By Chris Howell
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3/25/24
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The Missouri State Fair has announced the fifth concert of the 2024 State Fair concert series.
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By Democrat Staff
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3/25/24
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President Joe Biden was expected to sweep Missouri Democrats’ presidential primary Saturday, although he already secured enough delegates nationally to receive the Democratic nomination earlier this month.
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By Katie Taranto and Sigi Ris
Columbia Missourian
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3/25/24
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On Friday, March 22, three candidates for the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees explained why they should be given one of two six-year terms in the April 2 municipal election.
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By Chris Howell
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3/22/24
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The Missouri State Fair announced on Thursday, March 21 that all events typically hosted in the State Fair Arena will be canceled for the 2024.
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By Democrat Staff
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3/21/24
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Over the last week, gas prices have risen 0.4 cents per gallon, with the average at $3.23 per gallon on Monday, March 18.
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By Democrat Staff
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3/21/24
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In the upcoming April 2 municipal election, voters in the Village of Hughesville will be presented with a ballot question: “Shall the $0.30 tax levy on $100 valuation for general municipal purposes for four years in the Village of Hughesville, Missouri, be approved?”
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By Chris Howell
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3/21/24
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Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the Sedalia City Council ward that Chris Marshall represents.
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By Chris Howell
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3/20/24
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The large crowd attending Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting watched as the council waded through a packed agenda. With the proposed 2025 budget set to pass, the council also took time to garner public comments.
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By Chris Howell
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3/19/24
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