A massive education bill that expands a private school scholarship program and opens up Boone County to charter schools squeaked out of the Missouri House and to the governor’s desk on Thursday, winning the bare minimum number of votes needed for passage.
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By Annelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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4/18/24
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For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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4/18/24
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WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri has launched a new online cannabis certificate training program after partnering with educator Green Flower.
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By Zach Bott
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4/17/24
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The State Fair Community College Student Art Exhibit opened Thursday, April 11, with an artist reception at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.
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by Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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4/12/24
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Smith-Cotton High School theatre students will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" this weekend with much improvisation and humor.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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4/11/24
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Voters elected an incumbent and a newcomer to the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees in the April 2 municipal election.
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By Nicole Cooke
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4/2/24
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With the Municipal Election coming up Tuesday, April 2, Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada spoke with the Democrat this week to offer some last-minute reminders for voters.
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By Chris Howell
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3/29/24
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Thursday evening, March 28, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn was the featured speaker at the monthly Ag Forward event at State Fair Community College’s Thompson Conference Center.
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By Chris Howell
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3/29/24
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On Friday, March 22, three candidates for the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees explained why they should be given one of two six-year terms in the April 2 municipal election.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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3/22/24
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Sacred Heart School will present "Fiddler on the Roof" on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at the Hayden Liberty Center.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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3/20/24
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Three candidates are running for two seats on the Pettis County R-XII (Dresden) Board of Education, a three-year term, in the April 2 municipal election.
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3/19/24
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Five candidates are vying for two seats on the Pettis County R-V (Northwest) Board of Education in the April 2 municipal election.
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3/18/24
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Three candidates are vying for two seats on the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees in the April 2 municipal election.
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3/15/24
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Three candidates are running for two seats on the Green Ridge Board of Education, a three-year term, in the April 2 municipal election.
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3/14/24
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The second time was the charm. Twice.
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3/11/24
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has expanded its reach by opening its 13th Site on Feb. 12 inside the Sedalia Housing Authority on Saline Street.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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3/8/24
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KNOB NOSTER – Music has been at the center of Bill Lane’s life from a young age. With his pianist and violinist mother, Mary Laurie, and singer father, Spencer, music was almost a given in the household.
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By Zach Bott
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3/8/24
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Smith-Cotton High School recently earned a Purple Star designation due to its involvement and commitment to U.S. military students and families.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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3/7/24
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Rotary Reads is all about taking time to improve the reading skills of kindergartners and first graders.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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3/4/24
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SMITHTON – The magic of the yellow brick road, the Emerald City, and Dorothy and her trusty dog Toto will take the stage at Smithton R-VI School next week as students present the musical adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz.”
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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3/1/24
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