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The Sedalia Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading program on Monday, June 5. The program is for adults and children.
Sedalia Public Library offers Summer Reading Program
The Sedalia Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 5, featuring fun events and programs. more
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In January 2017, Mark Nolen carries his mother, Rose Nolen’s, ashes past her former home and now the Rose M. Nolen Black History Library. The library was established by Marge Harlan, on the right, who is currently ill. Mark Nolen is in Sedalia, hoping to receive community support to save the library and his mother’s memory. File photo by Faith Bemiss | Democrat
Nolen requests community help in preserving his mother's legacy
Preservation is the goal of the late Sedalia writer, journalist, and author Rose Nolen’s son, Mark Nolen, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nolen seeks the community’s support to save his mother’s history library. He is also planning an open house in July. more
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2023 Ragtime Kids award winner Max Libertor, of California, opened the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival on Thursday morning with an amazing rendition of Tom Brier's "Spasmodic" at The Pavilion in downtown Sedalia. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Scott Joplin Festival opens with lively ragtime performances
Thursday morning, the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival opened with a ceremony at The Pavilion in downtown Sedalia. more
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Guitarist Takashi Hamada, of Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, plays Thursday morning at the Katy Depot during the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. Performing at the festival is his first solo concert abroad. Photo by Faith Bemiss | Democrat
Japanese musician performs at Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival
Japanese guitarist Takashi Hamada, of Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, wowed his audience at the Katy Depot Thursday morning as he performed during the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. more
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Liberty Park pool, seen here, and Centennial Park pool will both eventually be closed and turned into splash pads as Sedalia Parks and Recreation moves to a single outdoor aquatic facility planned for 2025 construction. Liberty Pool will remain open until then but Centennial Pool will close this year. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Centennial Pool to close after this season
Although the water in Centennial Pool is clear and refreshing, the future of the pool is somewhat cloudier. more
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PCAD to celebrate 10th anniversary
The Pettis County Ambulance District will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a community event Saturday, June 10 at State Fair Community College. more
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Spring Fork Lake sale rides on citizen involvement
When Spring Fork Lake went up for sale last year to an out-of-state bidder, many in Sedalia were shocked to find the city property might be sold. more
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With memorial wreaths in front of them, members of Sedalia veterans organizations, local and state officials, and community members bow their heads as Jim Gaertner, of Voiture 333 40&8, not pictured, gives the benediction at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted Monday morning, May 29 at Crown Hill Cemetery. The annual event was hosted by American Legion Post 491, VFW Post 2591, and 40&8. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Photos: Sedalia honors, remembers soldiers' sacrifice on Memorial Day
Safe Streets grant process brings Pettis County communities together
On Friday, May 26, mayors and city clerks from Green Ridge, Windsor, La Monte and Hughesville met with Pettis County Commissioners to pool resources in search of safer streets and sidewalks. more
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PCAD board discusses 10th anniversary, approves modems purchase
During Tuesday's Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting, the Board discussed EMS week, PCAD's upcoming 10th anniversary, and approved nine Stryker Ambulance Modem Gateways. more
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During the 35th Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony for the late 2nd Lt. George A. Whiteman, the Whiteman Air Force Base Honor Guard Detail prepares to post the colors Saturday morning. The ceremony was hosted at Whiteman's gravesite at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Photos: 2nd Lt. Whiteman remembered in Saturday ceremony
Pettis County Community Partnership donated a sensory bench on Monday, May 15 to the Smithton School R-VI School District for its sensory room to assist kids with sensory processing issues. Photo courtesy of Pettis County Community Partnership
Setting youth up for success: PCCP looks out for kids
Besides providing housing for those in need, the Pettis County Community Partnership is moving forward by advocating for youth and providing educational opportunities. more
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Trevor and Lauren Mallard opened Mallard's Smokin' Bar-B-Que in 2019. Mostly catering, they also run the stylish black food trailer often seen at West 16th Street and Devin Road in Sedalia. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Mallard's Smokin' Bar-B-Que for the KC-style purists
Mallard’s Smokin’ Bar-B-Que operates a distinctive black food trailer just off West 16th Street on Devin Road in Sedalia. more
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Julie Slocum is the new Sedalia Business Women’s president. She was installed at an SBW meeting on May 4 and will serve a one-year term. Photo courtesy of Julie Slocum
Slocum becomes Sedalia Business Women's president
Julie Slocum became the new president of the Sedalia Business Women during an installation meeting on Thursday, May 4, at the Sedalia Shrine Club. more
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The Sedalia City Council voted Monday, May 15 to annex Lot 9 of the Missouri State Fairgrounds into the City of Sedalia. Land now owned by State Fair Community College was also brought into Sedalia in the westward expansion of the city limits. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
City of Sedalia expands west through annexation
At Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting, an ordinance was unanimously passed to annex a large portion of land to the west of the city limits. more
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Wisdom Road search warrant sees two arrested
On Friday, May 12, deputies from the Pettis County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Sedalia Police Department served a search warrant in the 17000 block of Wisdom Road. more
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Corrections officers Cheyenne Kessing and Michael Laster are congratulated by Sheriff Brad Anders at the Sheriff's Awards Thursday, May 11 at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Kessing and Laster saved an inmate who was attempting to hang himself in December. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sheriff's Awards celebrate Pettis County heroes
The Pettis County Sheriff’s Awards were presented Thursday, May 11 during a ceremony at Cornerstone Baptist Church. more
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Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin presents driver Christopher Maggert an award at the Noonday Optimist Club's Respect for Law Banquet hosted Thursday evening, May 11 at the Sedalia Country Club. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Respect for Law Banquet honors first responders
Thursday evening, May 11 at the Sedalia Country Club, first responders from seven different agencies were recognized for their excellent work protecting the community. more
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Pettis County Master Gardeners tend the beds at the Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site. There are currently 36 Master Gardeners in Pettis County. The program, started in Washington state, turns 50 this year. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Master Gardener program turns 50
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener program. Starting at Washington State University with 300 volunteers, the program has grown to more than 84,000 volunteers across the country. more
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PCAD clarifies the use of ketamine, approves ambulance repair
Highlights of the Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, May 9 included a report from PCAD Medical Director Dr. David Gustafson, who clarified the use of ketamine, and information about the repair of Ambulance Unit No. 12. more
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