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July 4 celebrations postponed until July 5

Due to the weather forecast, Sedalia Parks & Recreation will have to postpone its July 4th celebration to Friday, July 5. more

7/3/24

Retired Master Sgt. Thomas Nevins and Major Jackie Beach sit and listen to the presentation after receiving their quilts on Thursday, June 27, at the Knob Noster United Methodist Church. Nevins served in the U.S. Air Force from 1990 to 2012, while Beach is currently active duty at Whiteman Air Force Base.  Photo by Zach Bott | Star-Journal

Two Air Force veterans honored by Sedalia Quilts of Valor Foundation

KNOB NOSTER — Retired Master Sgt. Thomas Nevins and Major Jackie Beach were each presented with their own quilt of valor on Thursday, June 27, at the Knob Noster United Methodist Church, thanking them for their service. more

By Zach Bott zachb@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/2/24

Studio A Dance Conservancy students, from left, Adelyn Ray, 12, Harley Andrews, 12, Ella Cason, 10, and Ayden Cason, 12, stand with studio owner and director Anna Crumley Nelson on Wednesday. Studio A students are volunteering time at the Center for Human Service's 14th annual Turkey Trot fundraiser slated for Thanksgiving morning.

With a gobble, a trot, and a tutu

Thanksgiving morning will see the 14th annual Center for Human Service Turkey Trot fundraiser kicked off by volunteer dance students dressed in tutus. The Turkey Trot features a 5K walk/run, a … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 10/21/22

From left, Sheila Guier, Sherry, and Keith Sumner, all of Sedalia, pose for a photo on Thursday. The trio are volunteers with Pettis County Operation Christmas Child. Over 20 local churches are responsible for packing gift boxes for children worldwide each year.

Operation Christmas Child reaching the masses

Through the kindness and ministry of over 20 local churches and other individuals, children worldwide will receive a gift box filled with toys and the opportunity to follow Christ. … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 9/13/22

Kelly Estes, of Sedalia, and her granddaughter Adrianne Colgan, 3, stand among her giant elephant ear plants on Tuesday. Estes’ said this particular leaf is her prized possession. Some of her elephant ears are 3 feet long and 2 feet wide.

‘The Jungle,’ filled with giant flowers

In a small east Sedalia yard, a “jungle” is thriving where plants have leaves as broad as 3 feet and flowers growing as tall as 8 feet. The bountiful elephant ears and cannas are a labor … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 8/30/22

Clara Deleshull, owner of Clara’s North 65 Cafe, seen Thursday, is selling her property due to traffic and plans to reroute roads in front of her business.

Clara’s Cafe to sell due to traffic woes

Clara’s North 65 Café is up for sale as the owner, Clara Deleshull, says her business is being hampered by two stoplights and plans to close Highway HH access to Highway 65 and create an … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 8/30/22

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