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From left, Amber Glenn, lead instructor, Adult Education and Literacy; April Godwin, director, Adult Education and Literacy; and Mary Wright, administrative assistant, Adult Education and Literacy.
SFCC Adult Education and Literacy Program earns award
State Fair Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program has been recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) with an Outstanding Performance Award for the 2024–2025 school year. more
Scouting America Troop 61 Eagle Scout Adriana Burton, 14, a student at Green Ridge High School, received her Eagle Scout Badge for a project making the school safer last July. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Green Ridge student earns Eagle Scout honor
GREEN RIDGE — A Green Ridge High School student has received her Eagle Scout Badge for a project that makes her school a safer place and easier for emergency responders to access. more
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The Green Ridge FFA team finished third in the National FFA Convention on Oct. 30. From left: Laura Cooley, FFA Advisor; Maggie Reed, Elyse Cooley, Elliott Cooley and Mallory Reed.
Green Ridge FFA Poultry team finishes third at National FFA Convention
The Green Ridge FFA Poultry team competed at the national level on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. more
SFCC reports 6% Increase in fall 2025 enrollment
State Fair Community College has reported a 6% increase in enrollment for the fall 2025 semester. The student headcount at SFCC now stands at 4,502, up 260 students from fall 2024. more
Smith-Cotton High School junior Jason Allain performs with the Tiger Pride Marching Band at halftime of the S-C football game against Warrensburg on Aug. 29 at Tiger Stadium.
Smith-Cotton's Allain sets the tempo for excellence
Jason Allain has gained some notoriety for a video clip of him playing drums upside down, but his impact on the Smith-Cotton Tiger Pride Marching Band and its members is no trick. more
Area FFA students teach Ag Education on the Move™
Students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). more
On Monday night, Oct. 6, members of the Sacred Heart School girls’ volleyball team, right, present a check for $300 to the siblings of the late Coen “Coco” Brown, for the non-profit organization Coen’s Way, which supports families facing childhood cancer. From left are Raleigh, Cade, Ally, and Molly Brown; presenting the check are Emilee Jackson and Ebrinn Cahill. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sacred Heart honors Coen Brown, raising awareness for childhood cancer
At intermission of the Sacred Heart School girls volleyball match on Monday, Oct. 6, the late Coen “Coco” Brown was honored with a small ceremony as part of the 2025 Childhood Cancer Awareness Game. more
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Over 700 middle and high school students gathered at UCM's Elliot Student Union for the College of Education's annual Future Teacher Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The two-day event saw over 50 schools in attendance. 
University of Central Missouri College of Education hosts Future Teacher Academy
WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri’s College of Education hosted its seventh annual Future Teacher Academy on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7.​ more
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Loftus Early Childhood Center preschool teacher April Huddleston was going to school for a business degree when she decided to substitute teach at Loftus for some extra money. The move opened a door for Huddleston to a career in education. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Huddleston finds passion as preschool educator at Loftus Early Childhood Center
April Huddleston works at Loftus Early Childhood Center, 2004 Tiger Pride Blvd., teaching preschoolers ages three through five. more
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Josiah Nyangau, Ph.D., assistant vice provost of Assessment and Planning at UCM, and his children visit the new family study room at the James C. Kirkpatrick Library during the opening reception on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of the University of Central Missouri
UCM opens Family Study Room at James C. Kirkpatrick Library
WARRENSBURG – University of Central Missouri (UCM) student parents now have a dedicated study room at the heart of campus that supports academic success while providing a child-friendly space for their families. more
SFCC launches implementation of strategic plan Town hall meetings
Following a months-long process, State Fair Community College (SFCC) has launched the implementation and communication of “Connecting College and Community,” its newest strategic plan. more
Pettis County Northwest R-V math teacher LaChere Marsh and ELA teacher Amy Killion helped raise standardized scores in the District enough to be recognized by the PRiME Center in St Louis for the exceptional growth. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Northwest Junior High named among best in state for academic growth
HUGHESVILLE — Northwest Junior High has been awarded two PRiME Center Growth Awards for Exceptional Growth in English Language Arts and Mathematics. more
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From left, State Fair Community College President Brent Bates, GFL General Manager Joshua Tanner, Sedalia Site Manager Sloane Phillips and SFCC Foundation Executive Director Mary Treuner are pictured following GFL Environmental’s $15,000 donation to support the new Agriculture and Mechanics facility at SFCC in Sedalia,.
GFL Environmental donates $15,000 to State Fair Community College
GFL Environmental, a provider of waste collection, recycling and disposal services, last month donated $15,000 to the State Fair Community College Foundation in support of the new Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics facility, where students began attending classes this fall. more
Cadet Second Lieutenant Isaiah Dixon
Dixon named Smith-Cotton JROTC Cadet of the Month
Smith-Cotton’s JROTC program held its first Cadet of the Month board of the new school year Monday, Sept. 22. more
Pettis County sheriff's deputy Andrew Bruce is the School Resource Officer at Sacred Heart School. Bruce started in Jan. 2025 and spent three months this spring training with his K-9 partner, Vici, an explosives-trained Visla. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat
Deputy Andrew Bruce builds positive relationships at Sacred Heart School
Pettis County Sheriff's Office Deputy Andrew Bruce is the School Resource Officer at Sacred Heart School. more
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MDC initiates new internship program with SFCC, UCM
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) have created a new internship program for students from State Fair Community College (SFCC) and the University of Central Missouri (UCM). The internship will begin in summer 2026 with applications opening in January.  more
Green Ridge R-8 superintendent Jonathan Petersen has worked in Lincoln, Cole Camp, Clinton and Smithton. Petersen said his entrepreneurial mind has led him to the superintendency. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat
Petersen starts first year at Green Ridge R-8
Jonathan Petersen, the new Superintendent of Green Ridge R-8 said he grew up almost exclusively in the Kaysinger Conference. more
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Artwork created by Bryce Holt of Kansas City is being hung the week of Sept. 2-5 at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Holt’s show will open on Thursday, Sept. 18. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney |Democrat
Daum Museum opens new art exhibits Sept. 18
New art exhibits are opening soon at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring two Missouri artists with distinct viewpoints. more
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Sedalia company introduces new emergency response platform
Nightwatch Security & Telephone LLC has developed a plan in collaboration with law enforcement to implement enhanced security at local schools, creating a tighter and more secure emergency response program through Connected Technologies LLC in Monument, Colorado. more
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At halftime of the Smith-Cotton football game against Warrensburg High on Friday, Aug. 29, senior Austyn Fiorino, left, was named activities queen and senior Zachary Weber was crowned activities king. Princess, not shown, was Brylee Hermanson. Both Fiorino and Weber were nominated from the JROTC program. Student votes determined the winners.
PHOTO: Smith-Cotton names 2025 Activities Royalty
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