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Special Events and Marketing Manager Savannah Lynde, 26, enjoys serving the Sedalia Parks and Recreation community.
20 Under 40: Lynde brings fun to Sedalia Parks and Rec
Special Events and Marketing Manager Savannah Lynde, 26, brings happiness and joy to Sedalia Parks and Recreation visitors.   Lynde has grown up in parks since she was 14 years old when she … more
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Dr. Lorin Blackburn Thierfelder is pictured alongside her two kids. Blackburn Thierfelder is the librarian at Smith-Cotton High School and is also the school’s National Honor Society sponsor.
20 Under 40: Helping students through service and reading
When students go into the Smith-Cotton High School library with a question, they will find school librarian and avid book reader Dr. Lorin Blackburn Thierfelder. At only 29 years old, Blackburn … more
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Lauren Thiel-Payne
20 Under 40: Thiel-Payne helps rural health care through nonprofit work
Growing up in a family with a culture of helping others has led 33-year-old Lauren Thiel-Payne to a career of giving back to the community. Thiel-Payne, of Sedalia, has been the Executive … more
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Owner and operator of Making the Band and music teacher Justin Lawson, 38, gives young and old musicians a safe opportunity to showcase their talents.
20 Under 40: Music runs in Lawson’s blood
Owner and operator of Making the Band and music teacher Justin Lawson, 38, helps musicians find an outlet.   Lawson has been playing music since he was a child. He started teaching when he … more
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Grace Belnap, 33, owner of Dance with Grace, stands beside a family portrait in her home recently. Belnap, a mother of five, offers dance classes at Convention Hall to more than 170 students, ages 3 through adult.
20 Under 40: Belnap shares her love for dance with the community
For the last six years, Grace Belnap, 33, a mother of five, has dedicated her time to provide dance, cheer and tumbling classes to students of all ages in the local area. Belnap, owner of Dance … more
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Financial advisor Evan Fluty holds his five-month-old son, Emmett. Fluty has been a financial advisor for two years, with his current office having previously belonged to his father, Joe.
20 Under 40: Fluty helps others through financial advising, volunteering
Evan Fluty has been working as a financial advisor for around two years, starting at Edward Jones in March 2019. He works at his own independent office on Thompson Boulevard, which used to belong to … more
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Erin Wolfe is the General Manager at McDonald's on West Broadway Boulevard in Sedalia.
20 Under 40: Wolfe turns job into career at McDonald’s
What started as a job in the lobby of McDonald’s in Warsaw has turned into a career for 34-year-old Erin Wolfe. Wolfe, of Lincoln, now serves as the General Manager of the McDonald’s … more
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Dr. Dan Woolery is a pulmonary and critical care physician at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
20 Under 40: Dr. Woolery strives to improve patient care
After only working around a year at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Dr. Dan Woolery, 35, has made an impression with his handling of COVID-19 patients and a good working relationship with his … more
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Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Billy Grose, 29, of Sedalia, is happy to be serving in Pettis County.
20 Under 40: Trooper Grose protects and serves Pettis County
Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Billy Grose, 29, of Sedalia, has law enforcement in his blood and he’s pleased to be serving at home in Pettis County. Grose has served with the MSHP … more
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Ashleigh Noland
20 Under 40: Noland has a heart for teaching
For the past five years, Sedalia native and former English teacher Ashleigh Noland has been the assistant principal at Smith-Cotton Junior High School, where she mainly handles student discipline. … more
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Jonathan Ehlers, DDS, 37, owns Tiger Family Dental and is committed to modern techniques and advanced procedures.
20 Under 40: Dr. Ehlers brings modern dentistry to Sedalia
Jonathan Ehlers, DDS, owns Tiger Family Dental on Winchester Drive. “I grew up in Cole Camp,” Ehlers said. “Born and raised, graduated high school there, and then right after … more
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Tausha Lembke, 37, is Director of Outreach Services for Citizens Against Spouse Abuse. Lembke also oversees court advocacy and is the sexual assault coordinator.
20 Under 40: Tausha Lembke assists those in need
Tausha Lembke, Director of Outreach Services for CASA (Citizens Against Spouse Abuse), wasn’t told she had been nominated for 20 Under 40. “I was actually kind of in shock because I … more
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Megan Evans, 36, always greets customers at Preuitt Insurance with a smile. Her boss, Sonny Broyles, said she wears many hats and wears them well.
20 Under 40: Evans excels with customer care and decorative cakes
When one walks into Preuitt Insurance in downtown Sedalia, they will always be greeted by the bright smile and kind demeanor of Megan Evans. Evans’ boss, Sonny Broyles, said she “has … more
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Officer Brett Twenter, 29, is a member of the Sedalia Police Department’s Crime Resolution Unit Drug Team and was named 2021 Officer of the Year.
20 Under 40: Officer Twenter fights crime by battling drugs
For Officer Brett Twenter of the Sedalia Police Department, 2021 has been a very good year. Brett won the distinction of Officer of the Year for his high level of service in 2020, and now has been … more
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From left, Kyle Weymuth, 35, and his brother Kelsey Weymuth, 32, co-owners of W-K Chevrolet, have worked to expand their family’s car dealership and while doing so are generous and genuine with the public and employees alike.
20 Under 40: Weymuths treat employees, community as family
Brothers Kyle Weymuth, 35, and Kelsey Weymuth 32, are moving forward with the family’s century-old car dealership, and added to the business aspect of their company is generosity and a heart … more
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Erica Petersen stands in her office at Central Bank of Sedalia recently. Behind her is the bank’s motto, “Strong roots, endless possibilities,” which also describes Petersen’s roots in West Central Missouri.
20 Under 40: Petersen has passion for community banking
Erica Petersen, 39, of Sedalia, loves living the small town life and especially enjoys being a part of community banking. Petersen is in her 20th year in banking and her seventh year at Central … more
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Megan Hartman, 37, is Director of Operations at Callis, a marketing and advertising agency in Sedalia. Passionate about her hometown, Hartman was instrumental in the City of Sedalia’s new branding effort.
20 Under 40: Megan Hartman’s path back home
Megan Hartman, Director of Operations at Callis, hadn’t heard she’d been nominated by a coworker as one of 20 people under 40 making a difference in Sedalia. “It was … more
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Publisher Will Weibert, 40, stands alongside the press at the Sedalia Democrat. Weibert has served as publisher for the Democrat since 2017 and for the Warrensburg Star-Journal since 2020.
20 Under 40: Weibert and Cooke lead local newsrooms
A young publisher and editor duo are helping produce and provide local news coverage for the Sedalia and Warrensburg areas.   Will Weibert Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal … more
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Maria Matacua, 29, is a bilingual home visitor that empowers families and provides resources to help further children's education and to break barriers.
20 Under 40: Matacua serves the Hispanic community
Center for Human Services Bilingual Home Visitor Maria Matacua, 29, helps service Sedalia’s Hispanic community and empowers parents to help further their children’s education.   … more
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Jake Gieschen stands in the workshop at Jake’s Creative Woodworks in Smithton. Gieschen has owned the business for almost 20 years.
20 Under 40: Gieschen and crew producing fine cabinetry in Smithton
What started as a hobby has turned into a successful fine cabinetry business for 39-year-old Jake Gieschen, of Smithton. Gieschen excelled in shop class in high school and his family is in the … more
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