During daily meetings March 11-15, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:
Efforts continued Thursday to move legislation forward that would allow employers, child care providers and families a tax credit in a push to expand access to child care in Missouri.
On Monday afternoon, March 18 at the Heckart Community Center, a large crowd was gathered to hear about the latest project for local philanthropist Sue Heckart.
With a swipe at the intraparty foes who have disrupted the state Senate for several years, Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden on Monday dropped out of the Republican race for Secretary of State.
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Three-injured in Benton County collision
WARRENSBURG – F&C Bank, 541 E. Young Ave., celebrated its 10th anniversary in Warrensburg on Friday, March 15 with a ribbon cutting with the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, employees and family, and plenty of food, drinks, and giveaways to boot.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees in the April 2 municipal election.
At the Pettis County Pachyderm Club luncheon Friday, March 15, state Reps. Brad Pollitt and Rodger Reedy took turns telling local Republicans of legislative battles in Jefferson City.
In December 2023, the University of Missouri celebrated the accomplishments of 1,806 students who received a total of 2,515 degrees and certificates. Those Tigers are now spread throughout the world, joining more than 362,000 alumni worldwide.
Sedalia's Leroy Van Dyke, a well-known country music star and Korean War veteran, was honored earlier this month in Jefferson City at American Legion Post 5.
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Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to seniors, the homebound and handicapped citizens of Sedalia. The food is prepared by Superior Vendall and is delivered by Maplewood Church. Meals cost $4. For more information on receiving meals or becoming a volunteer, call 660-826-5039.
Boonslick Regional Library
Boonslick Regional Library
WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg community member Lacey Parks will receive more than $45,000 worth of dental work for free through the Give Back a Smile program.
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Clinton trucker hurt in Henry County accident
Three candidates are running for two seats on the Green Ridge Board of Education, a three-year term, in the April 2 municipal election.
Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, released its dean's list for the Fall 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual dean's list. In total, 407 students received the honor during the fall 2023 semester.
A former Warsaw High School student was arrested Monday, March 11 for threatening a faculty member.
Author Amick to host book signing
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
A new program with the United Way of Pettis County and several other local agencies is providing a place for individuals and families to learn how to cook nutritious meals and find a place to build community.
The first – and perhaps only – chance for the public to tell Missouri House members what they think of Gov. Mike Parson’s $52.7 billion budget proposal will be Thursday.
SFCC to close for spring break
Artist Casey Whittier is all about observing, traveling, and creating a body of work with that in mind.
In closed session on Monday, March 11, the Sedalia School District 200 Board of Education approved the promotion of Andrew Fischer as Sedalia 200 band director; Fischer has been an assistant band/orchestra director since 2021.
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Holden teen hurt in Johnson County rollover
Two candidates are running for the La Monte Ward 2 seat, a two-year term, in the April 2 municipal election.
Republican state Sen. Jill Carter of Granby spoke in favor of her bill Monday that would return Missouri Republican voters to a system of presidential primaries rather than the caucuses held earlier this month.
Eight Smith-Cotton High School students were recognized at the state DECA competition on March 4 in Kansas City and will next compete at the international level.
Sedalia hairdresser Jennifer Ramey has spent four decades in the salon business, 30 of those years at the Park Avenue Salon, which she purchased in 1994.
Two candidates are running for the La Monte Ward 1 seat, a two-year term, in the April 2 municipal election.
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
During daily meetings March 4-8, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:
Equity Bank announced the hire of Craig Dunn as Regional CEO of the Company’s Community East markets.
The second time was the charm. Twice.
Two candidates are contending for La Monte mayor, a two-year term, in the April 2 municipal election.
Modern country music artists Warren Zeiders and Wyatt Flores, who perform country, pop, rock and folk, will perform on Friday, Aug. 9 as part of the State Fair Grandstand concert series at the 2024 Missouri State Fair.
Known for her big heart and many community contributions, Sedalia icon Barbara Hayden, 83, died Thursday, March 7 at her home. Hayden was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2015 but continued to live a life of doing things for others.
Warrensburg man killed in head-on accident
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
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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