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Monday, June 3, ground was broken on Menefee Road in western Pettis County for US Quality Construction's new $10 million headquarters, which will feature a state-of-the-art supply center and provide 40 new jobs. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
US Quality Construction breaks ground on new headquarters
Monday, June 3, guests assembled under tents erected in a newly mown field off Menefee Road in western Pettis County for the groundbreaking of the US Quality Constriction headquarters. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses new building, award bridge bid
During daily meetings May 27-31, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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MoDOT announces area maintenance work for June 3-7
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from June 3-7. All work is weather permitting. more
Two hot air balloons, part of the inaugural Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival, were on hand Wednesday evening, June 7, 2023, for the public to view and take a tethered ride. The 2024 festival is scheduled for June 7-9. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia Chamber to host second annual Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival
The Sedalia Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival is returning to the Missouri State Fairgrounds for a second year. more
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The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The 2024 festival began Wednesday, May 29, and runs through Saturday, June 1, in downtown Sedalia. To commemorate the 50th anniversary, founder Larry Melton has published a scrapbook, “Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival Memories.” It is available for $15. Photo courtesy of Larry Melton
A celebration of ragtime music: Scott Joplin Festival marks 50th anniversary
Sedalia, the cradle of ragtime, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival this week May 29 through June 1. more
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Katy Depot Executive Director Deborah Biermann, center, was honored on Wednesday, May 29, with a surprise celebration for her years of dedication. Before the event began, Biermann talked with Evelyn Porter, on the left, while mingling with several guests. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Deb Biermann honored at the Katy Depot
In a special celebration on Wednesday, May 29, Katy Depot Executive Director Deborah Biermann was honored for her years of service to the community of Sedalia and her dedication to the Katy Depot. more
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Rep. Brad Pollitt
State representatives give recap of legislative session
With this year’s Missouri legislative session wrapped up earlier this month, state Reps. Brad Pollitt, R-Sedalia, and Rodger Reedy, R-Windsor, have returned from Jefferson City with a mixed report of successes and failures. more
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Dustin E. Bailey
Sedalia man sentenced for 2023 bank robbery
A Sedalia man pleaded guilty in connection to a Sedalia bank robbery in November. more
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On Monday, May 27, during the Memorial Day observance at Crown Hill Cemetery, a bell-tolling ceremony was conducted in honor of those who died in the last year from Voiture 333 40 & 8, American Legion Post 642 and VFW Post 2591. From left are Cmdr. Cliff McBride with the 40 & 8, Cmdr. Jane Stewart with the American Legion, and Cmdr. Lee Whited with the VFW. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Memorial Day ceremony honors Sedalia service men & women
Those who gave all to keep America free were honored in a Memorial Day service hosted by VFW Post 2591 on Monday, May 27, at Crown Hill Cemetery. more
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Downtown building owners face a 10-year structural inspection, and while some see the need to keep the older buildings safe, others classify it as municipal overreach. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
10-year inspections of downtown buildings begin
Building owners in downtown Sedalia have been receiving letters letting them know they are due for a 10-year structural inspection of their property. more
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Tammy Walker, seen last week, said she loves to ride the stationary bike at the Heckart Community Center, 1800 W. Third St. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is Wednesday, May 29 at the Heckart, with free admission and programs for seniors. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat
Seniors encouraged to get healthy at Heckart Center
Wednesday, May 29 will be a special day at the Heckart Community Center with an event designed to help seniors develop a healthy new lifestyle. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission opens bridge bids, approves economic development funding
During daily meetings May 20-24, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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Members of the Sedalia Fire Department respond to a fire at Bella Nails & Spa on West Broadway Boulevard as an employee is treated for smoke inhalation Thursday afternoon, May 23. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SFD responds to fire at Bella Nails & Spa
Around noon Thursday, May 23, a fire broke out in a storage room at Bella Nails & Spa, 2929 W. Broadway Blvd. more
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Local sign artist Gary Huddleston was commissioned by Sedalia Main Streets to renew the more than 100-year-old Sen-Sen mural in the alley near Fifth Street and South Ohio Avenue. Huddleston, seen Wednesday, May 22, said he never imagined he would be called to do the restoration. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Downtown's Sen-Sen mural gets new life through Sedalia Main Streets project
Wednesday, May 22, sign painter Gary Huddleston was repainting the Sen-Sen mural on the alley off South Ohio Avenue at Fifth Street. more
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Pettis County crews just completed this bridge over Muddy Creek on Main Street Road, west of Highway 127, and hope to open it soon. The project was delayed due to state bridge inspector turnover, Pettis County officials say. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Main Street Road bridge completed despite state inspector delays
Pettis County Western Commissioner Jim Marcum said county crews are almost done building a new bridge over Muddy Creek in western Pettis County. more
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Court documents offer details in Sunday shooting on Sadie Lane
More information has been released related to a shooting incident this weekend during a domestic disturbance on Sadie Lane near Dresden. more
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Sedalia fire inspector Jacob Carver started as an intern with Smith-Cotton High School and now works at the Sedalia Fire Department Headquarters on West 16th Street. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Jacob Carver, from intern to Firefighter of the Year
Jacob Carver was recently named Sedalia Firefighter of the Year by Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin. Carver’s official title is fire inspector, but he works mostly on prevention and fire education. more
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Sedalia Senior Center Board member Ruth Dale, a retired teacher, donated $155 worth of books to the Sedalia Senior Center's "Hear Our Stories: 50 Years of Amazing Voices" fundraising auction. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia Senior Center to host second annual fundraising gala
The second annual Sedalia Senior Center Gala will have attendees grooving to good vibes with a theme from the 1970s. more
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The newly-graduated Class of 2024 celebrates the end of State Fair Community College's commencement ceremony as confetti streamers fly through the air on Friday evening, May 17 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
SFCC celebrates Spring 2024 commencement
Nearly 500 students earned degrees from State Fair Community College this semester, and hundreds participated in the spring commencement ceremony Friday evening, May 17 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses broadband, jail and 911 updates
During daily meetings May 13-17, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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