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Doris Thurston prepares to read the Langston Hughes poem, "Let America Be America Again," Monday, Jan. 16 during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Burns Freewill Baptist Church. Hughes wrote the poem in 1935 while traveling from New York to Ohio to see his mother, who was ill. Thurston said Hughes discusses the nature of dreams and who gets to have those dreams.
Photos: Sedalia celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
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At Monday evening's Sedalia City Council meeting, Tami and Lloyd Hesseltine presented Life Save Awards to Sedalia firefighters John Clarke, Matt Kowalski, Tony Turner and Sedalia Police Officer Scott Smoot for their emergency response to Lloyd's November 2022 heart attack. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Life Save Awards presented at Sedalia City Council
At Tuesday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting, several first responders were recognized for saving a man’s life during an emergency last year. more
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Traffic stop leads to search warrant
A Sedalia man was arrested after detectives with the Sedalia Police Department’s Crime Resolution Unit attempted a traffic stop for improper registration Friday morning. “The Crime … more
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Business owners express concerns over Mercy Rest Stop
Local business owners are planning on expressing their concerns with the proposed Mercy Rest Stop at the Sedalia Planning and Zoning Commission meeting next Wednesday evening.  The Mercy Rest … more
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Simcote Inc. announced Wednesday it will build a $17 million rebar coating facility in Sedalia. The company will begin construction soon on the 67,000-square-foot facility due to open in Summer 2023.
Simcote announces new facility in Sedalia Industrial Rail Park
Wednesday afternoon, dignitaries, businesspeople, and well-wishers gathered at the Downtown Pavilion to welcome Simcote Inc. to Sedalia. Jessica Craig, Executive Director of Economic Development … more
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Bothwell gives annual report at City Council
At Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting, Bothwell Regional Health Center CEO Lori Wightman and CFO Steve Davis presented the hospital’s annual report to the City. Wightman … more
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The ship builder’s plate from the USS Sedalia Victory was donated to the City of Sedalia for display at City Hall. War bond sales helped the Victory-class ship be named after Sedalia.
USS Sedalia ship builder’s plate donated to City
At Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting, a piece of maritime history was given to the City of Sedalia by the Department of Transportation Maritime Division. “It was the ship … more
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The Smith-Cotton High School football team sits on a trailer throwing candy as they go through the Homecoming parade route through downtown Sedalia in 2021.
S-C homecoming brings the community home
The Sedalia School District 200 community is celebrating homecoming throughout the week of Oct. 3 by showing their black and gold standards.  According to Smith-Cotton High School Principal … more
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The City of Sedalia hosted its first-ever open interviews Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Municipal Building, 200 S. Osage Ave.
City of Sedalia hosts open job interviews
Thursday, the City of Sedalia tried something new by hosting open interviews at the Municipal Building at 200 S. Osage Ave. Shannon Ramey-Trull is the Human Resources Director for the City of … more
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Terry Buckner, 69, right, Sedalia Parks and Recreation security officer, stands with Tanner McKee, the recreation supervisor of sports and facilities, Tuesday at the Heckart Community Center. On the night of Sept. 19, Buckner helped a disoriented older man who had fallen in the road along the 1400 block of Liberty Park Boulevard.
Heckart security officer comes to the aid of elderly man
In a busy world where many people don’t have time to lend a helping hand, a Sedalia Parks and Recreation security officer took the time to save a man’s life. Security Officer Terry … more
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The proposed Mercy Rest Stop facility.
City to donate land to Mercy Rest Stop, pending zoning changes
The City of Sedalia sent a letter to the Mercy Rest Stop Coalition showing its intention of donating land at 669 E. Third St. as the site for the Mercy Rest Stop. “We sent that out on … more
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Sedalia Police officers get Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) training Tuesday at Clover Dell Park. The Dodge Challenger and Ford Taurus were both tested on a closed course.
Sedalia Police practice emergency driving at Clover Dell Park
​​Tuesday, Sedalia Police Department cruisers took over a lot at Clover Dell Park to conduct EVOC training.   EVOC stands for Emergency Vehicle Operator Course and is intended to give … more
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Sgt. Mike Elwood of the Sedalia Police Department Drone Unit practices flying Tuesday at Clover Dell Park. The drone used in the rescue Monday, not this drone, has advanced thermal imaging, which made the speedy rescue possible.
Missing man located by police drone
A lost hiker was located Monday evening thanks to Sedalia Police Cpl. John Fellows and the department’s newest drone. Cameron Stoney, 18, is a highly-functioning autistic young man who … more
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Pettis County Public Administrator Charli Ackerman, left, talks with Helen Hutchinson on Tuesday in her home. Hutchinson was able to stay in her home due to a donation of a furnace by Zeiler's Fire and Ice Heating and AC and a water heater donated by Reeves-Wiedeman Co. and installed by Craig Plumbing.
Helen comes home: Donations help woman stay in her home
Due to the kindness of three local businesses, Helen Hutchinson, 81, can remain in her home with her family photos, a place where her name is etched in concrete by her front step. Charli … more
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J. Ricker, a Sedalia Visual Art Association member, arranges his paintings Thursday morning at Sedalia City Hall. Ricker's show opens Friday, Sept. 16 and will run through Dec. 5.
J. Ricker art show opens at City Hall
A new Sedalia Visual Art Association exhibit opens today, Sept. 16 at Sedalia City Hall featuring the paintings of J. Ricker. Ricker, also known as a broadcasting personality Rick Jey, lives … more
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The planned interchange at U.S. Highway 65 and Highway HH provides for access roads, a roundabout, and sloped on-ramps to help vehicles get up to highway speed.
MoDOT, commissioners continue interchange discussions
With the widening of Cedar Drive underway, phase one of a $16.2 million project to create a proposed truck route north of Sedalia begins. “This is part of the governor’s cost share … more
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The City of Sedalia’s new Ziegler P385c commercial paver takes its inaugural run down city streets Tuesday. South Massachusetts Avenue from Third to Fifth Street was quickly paved by crew supervisor Roger Vieth, orange vest, and public works employees.
Street machines allow city to pave own roads
Tuesday, the Sedalia Public Works Department rolled out the second new street-repair machine in its arsenal, a Ziegler P385c commercial paver. The asphalt-laying machine pulled up to South … more
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Elda Bryson is one of the senior residents of Deerbrook Villas on Mitchell Road. Affordable housing units like Bryson’s are a hot commodity and there is a long waiting list for the villas.
Deerbrook Villas sees demand for expansion
Thursday, MBL Development announced it is applying for HUD funds to expand the Deerbrook Villas community on Mitchell Road in Sedalia.   The bright and tidy senior housing facility hopes to … more
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Two cemeteries back in local ownership
Effective on Aug. 1, Memorial Park Cemetery and Highland Sacred Gardens have been acquired by Page-Dady Enterprises LLC.   Memorial Park Cemetery is at 3306 Greenridge Road and Highland … more
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Jackson Moody, 3, left, splashes his cousin, 9-year-old Hunter Cornine, during an afternoon of swimming on Saturday at Centennial Pool. Saturday marked Centennial Pool’s 50th birthday, which included 50-cent admission all day and 50-cent concession items, plus free T-shirts and cookies and raffles.
Centennial Pool celebrates 50 years
The Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department celebrated Centennial Pool’s 50th birthday on Saturday with a ceremony, giveaways and discounted admission. On Saturday, admission to Centennial … more
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