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The ribbon was cut Wednesday to open Bothwell Regional Health Center’s two new clinics, Bothwell Internal Medicine Specialists and Bothwell Pulmonary Specialists. Among those in attendance were, from left, Katie Shannon, Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce president; Dr. Gabriel Anders, Bothwell Pulmonary Specialists; Shawna Sapaugh, DNP, FNP-C, Bothwell Internal Medicine Specialists; Dr. Daniel Woolery, Bothwell Pulmonary Specialists; and Dr. William Woolery, Bothwell Internal Medicine Specialists.

Photo: Bothwell opens two clinics on South Ingram Avenue

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/29/22

From left, Dylan Wickham, William Doak, and Adam Bell of Dogwood Outdoors pose in front of a hunting rifle case at Dogwood Outdoors. The sons of Doug Wickham and Billy Doak are following in their father’s footsteps as they continue the family business.

Dogwood Outdoors provides among sporting goods scarcity

WARRENSBURG – Dogwood Outdoors LLC is officially open for business following its grand opening ceremony Friday, July 15. Dogwood Outdoors, 114 Southeast 581 Road. is a sporting … more

By Dillon Seckington, news@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/27/22

Real estate transactions July 26

July 11 David and Jennifer Cachero to Anna L. and Nathan R. Wittman, Crescent Hill, block 3, lots 9, 10. Vivian M. Cline to Angelica Dawn Thomas, Crescent Hill, block 2, lots 10, 11. … more

7/27/22

On Friday, the owner and photographer of Wild Heart Collective, Kendra Dorr, poses for a photo at Centennial Park.

Photographer captures moments of beauty and life

A Sedalia photographer is helping people embrace the beauty in their own story and celebrate life for everything it is. Kendra Dorr wants to remind people that all of their struggles, … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/27/22

Krista Metcalf, owner of Wild Jade Boutique, stands with her daughter inside the store. The inspiration behind the store's name comes from her daughter, whose middle name is Jade and is her wild child.

New boutique to open downtown

Across the street from the Hayden Liberty Center and Fitter’s Fifth Steet Pub sits an empty old brick building painted grey with “Wild Jade” on the window. This brick building will … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/25/22

Local Verizon retailer to host annual backpack giveaway

Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announced that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 140,000 backpacks full of school supplies in the upcoming … more

By Democrat Staff | 7/20/22

Brightspeed announces initial fiber build markets for Missouri

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brightspeed announced it will build a large segment of its planned fiber optics network in Missouri, where it expects to deliver, by the end of 2023, over 130,000 new fiber … more

Release courtesy of Brightspeed | 7/19/22

Real estate transactions July 19

July 5 Pioneer Properties LLC to Salvador Rene Najera, Hale and Gentry 2nd Addition, block 3, lot 4. Beverly J. and Michael Swain to Jacob T. Newell, Westmoreland Place Addition, block F. … more

7/19/22

Alannah and Angi Hess walk through their fields Tuesday afternoon. The Hess family works together to produce fruits and vegetables to sell at the Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market.

Beulah Valley Farms prospers in the first year

STOVER — Less than a year ago, a family found a patch of land outside Stover that would help them complete their dream of farming. Angi and Matthew Hess purchased land outside … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/14/22

Real estate transactions July 12

June 27 Gerald A. and Mary Lee Butsch to Maria Del Rosario Sainz and Rodolfo Lopez, section 3; township 45; range 21; Martin and Cotton’s 3rd Addition, block 5, lot 1. Christi … more

7/13/22

Chris Rippey, a certified arborist and owner of the Missouri Arborist Co., checks his laptop to see how healthy a tree is in his yard on Friday. Rippey, an arborist for Stanford University for 14 years and Seattle Parks for six, recently moved to Sedalia with his family.

Local arborist is looking into Sedalia's trees

Sedalia now has a certified arborist who, through soundwaves, can assess a tree's health by looking into its core. Chris Rippey, a certified arborist, recently moved to Sedalia with his wife, … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/13/22

Marlee Dodson feeds her chickens and ducks Thursday morning at Mulberry Bottoms Farm in northern Pettis County. Dodson owns the farm with her husband, Greg Dodson, and is at the Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market each Tuesday.

Mulberry Bottoms is the biggest little farm

Nestled away in northern Pettis County is a small farm with a big heart. Mulberry Bottoms, at 88 acres, features honeybees, chickens, ducks, two horses, one donkey, and a lot of personality. … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/13/22

Kyle Herrick sold Bryant Motors to W-K Chevrolet on Friday.

Kyle Herrick sells Bryant Motors

Friday, Bryant Motors changed hands after 38 years under Kyle Herrick’s ownership. W-K Chevrolet purchased Bryant Motors from Herrick and took ownership of the South Limit Avenue dealership. … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/2/22

Cyber-crime expert warns Bothwell of imminent hacking threats

The Bothwell Regional Health Center Board of Trustees was briefed Tuesday about an imminent viral threat: Russian hackers installing malware on hospital computers. “John Ricci presented to … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/2/22

Construction workers guide the base of a new turret onto the roof of the Trust Building on Tuesday, June 28 in downtown Sedalia. CSC Construction owns the historic structure and has been working for several years to restore it for modern use.

Photos: Trust Building gets new turret installed

7/2/22

Magno and Jennifer Aguilar, ages 33 and 31, owners of Georgetown Country View Estate Bed and Breakfast, stand with Manager Jenniffer Tienda on Wednesday. The Aguilars will host a Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. Saturday along with an open house from 9 a.m. to noon.

Bed and breakfast to host open house Saturday

GEORGETOWN — In keeping with the 1869 era, Sedalia’s newest bed and breakfast will open on Saturday — nostalgia is captured at the residence that served as a home, poor house, and … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/1/22

Clara Butler, John Butler and Ashleigh Johnson of Hale Fireworks say supply chain problems and inflation have caused some disruption in fireworks supplies, but they still have enough for customers to “blow up the sky.”

Fireworks stands see shortages and higher prices

As the Fourth of July approaches, fireworks stands outside the city limits on South Limit Avenue are prepared for another great year of fireworks sales. “I've done it for 20 years, and I … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/1/22

Robinson Outdoor lifts its four-sided display billboard into place at the corner of West Broadway Boulevard and South Limit Avenue on Tuesday. The 59,000-pound billboard was lifted into place Tuesday morning by a 240-ton crane.

Giant display billboard erected at Broadway & Limit

Tuesday, a mammoth four-sided sign was erected at the corner of West Broadway Boulevard and South Limit Avenue. The digital billboard will be capable of ads running on four sides … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 6/29/22

License Office to close for Independence Day

The Sedalia License Office in the Thompson Hills Shopping Center will be closed Monday, July 4 to observe Independence Day. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. more

By Democrat Staff | 6/29/22

Attorney joins Dull & Heany Law Firm

Jeff Dull and Jason Heany at the Law Offices of Dull & Heany would like to announce an addition to their firm with attorney Kent Harding who is accepting appointments out of their Sedalia … more

Release courtesy of Dull & Heany Law Firm | 6/24/22