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Community Calendar for Dec. 14-20

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12/12/25

Church News for Dec. 12

La Monte UMC to host craft bazaar more

12/11/25

Members of Central Missouri Sedalia Chapter Harley Owners Group Frank and Susan Rouchka presented a check for $325 to Open Door Executive Director Amanda Davis and Director of Development Michelle O’Donnell. Photo courtesy ofC entral Missouri Sedalia Chapter Harley Owners Group

PHOTO: Central Missouri Sedalia Chapter Harley Owners Group donates to Open Door

12/9/25

Daniel and Keisha Loughman, of Sedalia, have started a new non-profit, Feeding Sedalia, which helps those in need. They will offer a free Christmas meal from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 25 at the ABC Advertising building in downtown Sedalia. Photo courtesy of Feeding Sedalia

New non-profit Feeding Sedalia helps those in need

A Sedalia couple has launched a new non-profit to offer free meals for those in need. more

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney faith.bemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 12/8/25

Guests to SFCC's Jingle on the Green walked luminaria lined sidewalks Thursday as they crossed campus to the Yeater Learning Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

State Fair Community College fits joy with Jingle on the Green

The State Fair Community College campus shone bright for the holidays with luminaria-lined sidewalks and music in the air for Jingle on the Green on Thursday, Dec. 4. more

By Chris Howell chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com | 12/7/25

Community Calendar for Dec. 7-13

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12/5/25

Stanley Bird, president of People First of Pettis County, stands with Candace Cunningham from the University of Missouri — Kansas City Institute for Human Development. Bird has built a friendship with Cunningham through networking with People First and at various conferences. Photo courtesy of People First of Pettis County

People First of Pettis County champions self-advocacy

A new non-profit organization, People First of Pettis County, seeks to support local people with disabilities through self-advocacy and building social network opportunities. more

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney faith.bemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 12/5/25

REMAX of Sedalia recently donated $625 to Open Door through its Heart of Sedalia Foundation. Each month, the agents donate a portion of earnings from their transactions to help support various local charities. Pictured from left: Angie Yeager, Kelly Heimbach, Michelle O'Donnell, Debra Andresen, Ryan Wiedeman, Billie Barnes, Kai Wiedeman, Nicci Ragsdale, Dave Wiedeman, and Kyscha Martin. To learn more about Open Door and its resources, please visit opendoorservicecenter.org.

PHOTO: REMAX of Sedalia donates to Open Door

12/4/25

AnJanae Moore, 25, on the left, owner of OohWee Wings &amp; Moore food truck, stands beside a staff member of Tommy’s Car Wash on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Sedalia Housing Authority. Moore gave away more than 150 dinners to people in need from her food truck on Saturday; Tommy’s Car Wash was one of many sponsors. Photo courtesy of OohWee Wings &amp; Moore

OohWee Wings donates 150 dinners at Housing Authority

AnJanae Moore, who owns OohWee Wings & Moore food truck, passed out more than 150 free meals at the Sedalia Housing Authority on Saturday, Nov. 29. more

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney faith.bemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 12/1/25

Community Calendar for Nov. 30 through Dec. 6

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11/28/25

A large crowd cheered and applauded the Christmas tree lighting atop the Hotel Bothwell Thursday. The fireworks portion of the evening was cancelled due to an explosion at the company producing the fireworks. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Sedalia remembers fireworks employee during Hotel Bothwell lighting

An accident at AM Pyrotechnics in Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 26 led to the cancellation of fireworks during the annual Thanksgiving Night Lighting at the Hotel Bothwell. more

By Chris Howell chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com | 11/27/25

Each year during the Missouri State Fair, the Missouri State Fair Speedway holds a race and donates the money to local charities or organizations. Larry McCown and the MSF Speedway recently donated to Open Door Food Pantry. The donation helps relieve some of the food shortage Pettis County residents are encountering.

PHOTO: Missouri State Fair Speedway donates to Open Door Food Pantry

11/26/25

From left: Laura Erganian, SDiT Itty, Larry McCown

State Fair Speedway donates $1,000 to Retrieving Freedom, Inc.

The roar of engines and the spirit of community came together once again as the historic State Fair Speedway celebrated its 9th consecutive year of racing for a cause. With more than 3,500 fans filling the stands, organizers Larry McCown and Randy Combs were proud to dedicate the 2025 race to the memory of Barbara Hayden, honoring her years of support for the Missouri State Fair and her unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy of Sedalia dirt track racing. more

11/24/25

Cambrie ReaLynn Kulp the 9 month old daughter of Sharee and Kevin Kulp of Pettis County, was recently crowned Ultimate Grand supreme and will now advance to compete at America's Best Pageant Nationals, which will be held Sept. 11 though Sept. 13 n Nashville, TN where she will be representing Sedalia. America's Best Pageant promotes community service involvement and good citizenship. Cambrie's goal is to bring home a title for her community.

PHOTO: Baby Miss Sedalia heads to America's Best Pageant Nationals

11/24/25

Community Calendar for Nov. 23-29

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11/21/25

The holiday tradition, of the Hotel Bothwell Lighting Ceremony on Thanksgiving night, began in 1998 or ’99. The tradition of adding a fireworks display began in 2002. The event is a gift from the Furnell family to the community. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Finding local holiday traditions in Sedalia

Sedalia’s Christmas season has many traditions for the community to explore each year, and three of them are well-known: the Hotel Bothwell Lighting Ceremony, Light Up Liberty and the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. more

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney faith.bemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 11/21/25