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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s Bold Vision, Bright Future Campaign received a boost in funding this month through a Missouri state budget allocation of $1 million. Photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri
Boys & Girls Club receives $1M in funding through state
The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s Bold Vision, Bright Future Campaign received a boost in funding this month through a Missouri state budget allocation. The $1 million allocation will go to the construction of a 30,000-square-foot Teen Center to be located on Third Street across from the Katy Depot. more
On Saturday, June 29, Sheila Naylor, the president of Friends of the Monarch in Cole Camp, and member John Long educated visitors about the Monarch Butterfly during an event at Vermont Park, a registered Monarch Park USA park. Sedalia Parks and Recreation hosted the free event. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia Parks: An ally of the Monarch Butterfly
Those wishing to learn more about and create a habitat for the struggling Monarch Butterfly visited Vermont Park on Saturday, June 29, to receive free milkweed plants and further their education. more
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On Tuesday, June 18, George Blume, of Kansas City, stands with his stunt kite gear and holds a Prism E06 kite. Blume gave a stunt kite presentation for the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" event at Boonslick Regional Library's children's department on June 18 and 20. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Kite artist visits Boonslick Library
This week, children at Boonslick Regional Library in Sedalia have been treated to an art project featuring stunt kites by Missouri hobbyist George Blume. more
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On Wednesday, June 19, during the State Fair Community College Health Fair, nursing student Genae Hodge shows a spoonful of sugar to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. Hodge's table was about "Rethink What You Drink and Eat." The annual event is hosted each year for the Boys & Girls Club. This year it was hosted at Heber Hunt Elementary School. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SFCC hosts Nursing Fair for Boys & Girls Club
Young members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri received thoughtful and healthy information Wednesday, June 19, during the annual State Fair Community College Health Fair. more
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On Monday, June 10, from left, Pettis County Sheriff's Office Community Interaction Deputy Larry Parham stands with formerly incarcerated individuals Chris Brown, William Kitarogers and his wife Lindsay, and Charlene Snyder, who stand beside the sign depicting the new Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. Brown, Kitarogers and Snyder turned their lives around and are helping raise funds for the project. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
From arrestees to allies: Formerly incarcerated unite to support Boys & Girls Club campaign
A trio of formerly incarcerated Sedalia individuals have made positive, life-changing advances that will now benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Teen Center. The former arrestees have become unlikely allies for the campaign. more
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Guinevere (Grace Clark), center, holds her breath as Lancelot (Quinn Allen), right, fights to save her from the evil Mordred (Claire Groos) during a rehearsal for “Guinevere and Lancelot” on Wednesday afternoon, May 22 in the Highlander Theatre at the University of Central Missouri. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Central Missouri Repertory Theatre to present 'Guinevere and Lancelot'
WARRENSBURG – The Central Missouri Repertory Theatre at the University of Central Missouri is bringing the medieval fictional world of Camelot to life this summer with its production of “Guinevere and Lancelot.” more
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Jack Schroeder, who graduated from Smithton R-VI High School this year, holds his newly published book, "1919: The Great War." Schroeder, with the help of Smithton English teacher Elizabeth Carver, completed the book in December. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smithton senior writes alternate history WWI book
SMITHTON — Jack Schroeder may be a 2024 Smithton R-VI High School graduate, but he has already published his first book. more
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Smith-Cotton High School graduate Devyn Davis plans to attend Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design in Denver, Colorado, this fall. They began their art journey as a youngster creating public art in Sedalia. Photo courtesy of Kelly Davis
Smith-Cotton grad plans to continue artistic journey in college
Smith-Cotton High School 2024 graduate Devyn Davis plans to pursue art as a career and has been working toward that goal for a few years. more
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The newly-graduated Class of 2024 celebrates the end of State Fair Community College's commencement ceremony as confetti streamers fly through the air on Friday evening, May 17 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
SFCC celebrates Spring 2024 commencement
Nearly 500 students earned degrees from State Fair Community College this semester, and hundreds participated in the spring commencement ceremony Friday evening, May 17 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. more
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Twenty-eight red caps were flung into the air above the Circle Drive at Sacred Heart School on Sunday, May 19 in celebration of commencement. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sacred Heart Class of 2024 graduates 28 students
Sunday afternoon, May 19, 28 seniors entered the McGremlin Gym and took their seats for the 80th Sacred Heart School commencement exercise. more
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Pettis County Deputy Zack Long high-fives Parkview Elementary student Madison Brandcamp on her final day of school Friday morning, May 17. Seen in the background from left, Pettis County Deputy Larry Parham and Officer John Hammond and Sgt. Daniel Benner of the Sedalia Police Department also greeted the students Friday morning. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Parkview Elementary kids get high-fives on last day
Smithton R-VI third graders wave on Wednesday, May 15, and are all smiles because they placed first in the school's Pop Tab Challenge. The students in Kadey Sartain's class collected more than 54 pounds of pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smithton students collect pop tabs for a cause
SMITHTON — Smithton R-VI Elementary students worked diligently from November to May 1 to collect pop tabs, which will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. more
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New state legislation raises concerns across school districts
Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. more
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Hundreds of Smith-Cotton High School students walked the stage Saturday, May 11 to receive their diplomas at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Smith-Cotton commencement a shared success story
The Smith-Cotton High School commencement exercises were held Saturday evening, May 11 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. more
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Whittier High School special speaker Maria Ubaldo Matacua encourages the graduating class of 2024 not to give up or fail but to be overcomers. "Whittier is a little piece of heaven on Earth," she noted. "When you enter those doors, you know you are loved and accepted." Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Whittier celebrates 50 new graduates
Whittier High School graduated 50 students Friday evening, May 10, with the encouragement of staff, administration, and special speaker and former student Maria Ubaldo Matacua. more
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Michael Wright is Smith-Cotton's director of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program. CAPS students will get real-world experience working with more than 100 local partners. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Michael Wright bringing innovative programs to Smith-Cotton
Although you won’t find Michael Wright teaching students these days, he’s still an educator at heart. more
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Kim Rimel, right, an agriculture instructor at State Fair Community College, and student Lilie Lett, of Odessa, left, answer a customer's question on Monday, April 29. The SFCC Horticulture Club Plant Sale opened Monday in the college's greenhouses. It will remain open until May 11. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SFCC opens greenhouse for annual plant sale
On Monday, April 29, greenhouse doors opened for the annual State Fair Community College Horticulture Club Plant Sale. more
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On Thursday, April 25, while in the Whittier High School office of Director Jennie Guerrini, William Kitarogers, sitting with his wife Lindsay, talks about his experiences in the state and federal Department of Corrections. Kitarogers, a former Whittier student, left prison 17 months ago and turned his life around. He presented his story to the students on Thursday. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Former Whittier student returns to share his story
Former Whittier High School student William Kitarogers, 34, returned to the school on Thursday, April 25, to speak to students about the dangers of drugs and choosing the wrong friends and lifestyle. He noted that everyone needs to learn to control their own destiny. more
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The University of Central Missouri Concert Choir poses for a photo after its second performance of the tour in St. John's Church in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Jackson Thomas said working with the University of Latvia choir during the performance was the most enriching experience he and his students had.
UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States
WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more
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Karl Kramer, the recipient of the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Award, stands with Executive Director Brooke Wilkens, left, and Assistant Director of Development Gabby White on Thursday, April 25. The awards were presented during a breakfast event at the Sedalia Country Club. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Boys & Girls Club presents Legacy Awards
During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored. more
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