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Sedalia Chamber of Commerce officials and mental health advocates welcomed Monica Rowlett and Chase Johnson on Thursday, March 19, to celebrate the arrival of A Home Within in Missouri, marking the nonprofit’s first expansion into the Midwest.
Missouri's first A Home Within chapter launches in Sedalia
Community leaders and mental health advocates gathered Thursday, March 19, at the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the arrival of A Home Within in Missouri, marking the nonprofit’s … more
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n 2023, Citizens Against Spouse Abuse celebrated its 40th anniversary. During the event, Executive Director Lori Haney and the late Turf Martin presented the Harlan Albright Community Leadership Award to Ron Toellner, CPA, of Sedalia. Presently, CASA is losing funding due to state and federal budget cuts.
CASA losing funding due to state, federal budget cuts
Due to cuts at both the state and federal levels, Sedalia Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) is losing funding.  CASA Executive Director Lori Haney said the organization is looking at … more
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On Tuesday, March 17, Nathan and Tanya Hootan pose for a photo inside Wally’s Bike Retreat, 517 S. Lafayette Ave. The couple opened the bike hostel in June 2025 for cyclists and hikers on the Katy Trail.
Sedalia couple opens Wally’s Bike Retreat for cyclists and hikers
Cyclists and hikers on the Katy Trail now have a new place to rest just blocks from the trail with the opening of Wally’s Bike Retreat at 517 S. Lafayette Ave. in Sedalia.  Sedalians … more
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The late Turf Martin stands by a rack of wine at his shop Wine & More in March 2016. At that time, Martin was preparing to close the popular shop. He was also known for his involvement in many community nonprofits. He died Saturday, March 14, in Columbia.
Community ‘champion’ Turf Martin dies
 A community ‘champion,’ businessman, and “Wine from the Vine” columnist, Turf Martin, 71, died Saturday, March 14, at University Hospital in Columbia.  Martin, who formerly … more
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Sedalia Parks & Recreation partnered with the Sedalia Senior Center on Tuesday, March 17, to bring youth and seniors together for Youth Bingo at the Heckart Community Center. Parks & Rec Program Specialist Lindsey Batson said the children participated in activities on both Monday and Tuesday during Spring Break for the Out of School Days Program.
PHOTOS: Sedalia Parks partners with Senior Center for Youth Bingo
The Mid-Missouri Pipe Band led the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, in Sedalia.
PHOTOS: St. Patrick’s Parade draws community to downtown Sedalia
During the St. Patrick’s Day Bed Races on Saturday, March 14, Snoozer 1, manned by the Sedalia Firefighters Local 103, took first place.
Sedalia St. Patrick’s Day Bed Races feature fun for funds
Downtown Sedalia was filled with a wide array of St. Patrick’s Day activities on Saturday, March 14, including the annual bed races.  The St. Patrick’s Day Bed Races are co-sponsored by … more
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Scharley Barry and Jan Powers call questions and answers for Warren Bingo at the March 13 DAR meeting.
Club Notes for March 17
The Helen G. Steel Music Club  The Helen G. Steel Music Club met on March 11, 2026, at the Heard Memorial Club House. President Cindy Decker welcomed seventeen members and guests, and the … more
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Community Calendar for March 15 through March 21
 To have your event or meeting listed, send details to news@sedaliademocrat.com or call 660-826-1000. SUNDAY Noon and 7 p.m.: Alcoholic Anonymous 12x12 Non-smoking group, Sunday … more
: A basket created by Jill Heir, of Concordia, is one of 42 pieces of art in the Sedalia Visual Art Association Spring Fling art show exhibited at the Hayden Liberty Center. Heir has work shown at the Smithsonian.
Sedalia Visual Arts Association opens annual Spring Fling exhibit
Sedalia Visual Art Association opened its seventh annual fundraising Spring Fling art exhibit with a reception on Thursday, March 12.  The annual show is exhibited at the Hayden Liberty … more
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he Sedalia Lions Club will host its eighth annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 14; check-in is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hayden Liberty Center.
Sedalia Lions Club to host annual Pub Crawl this weekend
The Sedalia Lions Club will host its eighth annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 14. The annual event is the Lions Club's largest fundraiser, and all funds go back into the … more
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On Feb. 20, the Smith-Cotton Junior High School 8th grade JROTC conducted its February Cadet of The Month Board. The participants were, CDT Dominic Tsymbal, CDT Cat DownsVega. These cadets had to show their knowledge of drill movements as well as history, leadership skills, and general knowledge. The winner of the February Cadet of The Month Board was CDT Dominic Tsymbal. We would like to thank CPT Holiway for sponsoring these Cadet of The Month Boards.
PHOTO: S-C JROTC announces Junior High, High School Cadet of the Month
SFCC theatre instructor Kristen Henning and Sedalia city council’s Rhiannon Foster honored retiring technical director Tim Wells Saturday for his 118th and last production, ‘These Shining Lives.’
Wells honored at dinner theater for three decades at State Fair Community College
After more than three decades behind the scenes helping bring productions to life, longtime State Fair Community College theater instructor and technical director Tim Wells was honored Saturday, … more
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Five local veterans from in and around Sedalia were honored with Quilts of Valor on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Green Ridge. A Quilt of Valor is a handmade quilt awarded to service members or veterans who have been touched by war. The Quilt is wrapped around the veteran and it says unequivocally, "Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation." Honored were (L to R) Bill Lindsey, US Army; Ken "Popeye" Schneider, US Navy; Larry Soles, US Army; David Pierce, US Army; and Mike Swed, US Air Force.
PHOTOS: Five veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
On Saturday, March 7, Lorelai Kuecker, 16, of Concordia, speaks to girls and parents about her quilting techniques and fashions at First United Methodist Church. Kuecker has a fabric line, “Quilting in Bloom,” and owns Pigs in a Blanket Quilting.
Young Concordia quilter, artist presents trunk show in Sedalia
Local girls were treated to a fashion show and sewing class presented by a 16-year-old woman who owns a business, has a line of specially designed fabrics and a published book on Saturday, March 7. … more
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Lindsey Dunnagan shares an image of her photo album filled with pictures taken on her childhood film camera.
Professor, artist gives lecture at SFCC about Daum showcase
An artist who draws her inspiration from her childhood home of Alaska shared her art process that incorporates layering pieces of paintings, sterling silver and imagery of her home state.  … more
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Club Notes for March 10
Sorosis Sorosis met at Heard Memorial Club House on March 2, with President Robin Blackburn opening the meeting welcoming seventeen members and guests. Mallory Graves led the members in the … more
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Ring in St. Patrick’s Day with Bells of Ireland
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture and all things green, including leprechauns and shamrocks. While shamrock is a well-known symbol of good luck, Bells of Ireland (Moluccella … more
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Community Calendar for March 8 through March 14
To have your event or meeting listed, send details to news@sedaliademocrat.com or call 660-826-1000. SUNDAY Noon and 7 p.m.: Alcoholic Anonymous 12x12 Non-smoking group, Sunday through … more
The University of Central Missouri will host over 130 students and 25 authors and illustrators at its 57th annual Children’s Literature Festival. The festival will run from March 8 through March 10 on the university’s campus.
University of Central Missouri to host 57th annual Children’s Literature Festival
WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri is gearing up to host its 57th annual Children’s Literature Festival Sunday, March 8, through Tuesday, March 10.  For three days, the … more
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