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Feds set higher nursing home staffing mandates. Many Missouri facilities don’t meet them

The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands of them to hire more nurses and aides — while giving them years to do so.

Local Briefs April 24

East 24th to close for water line work

Crash Reports April 24

Harrisonville man injured in Morgan County ATV accident

Police Reports April 24

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.
Applewood Christian School seniors Sydney Bussey portrays Alice and Daniel Nevels portrays the White Rabbit during rehearsal for “Alice @ Wonderland,” a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of Alice in Wonderland. 


Photo courtesy of Carolyn Bendien

Applewood Christian School to present 'Alice @ Wonderland'

Applewood Christian School is presenting its annual theatrical production after a two-year hiatus. “Alice @ Wonderland” is a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of “Alice in Wonderland.”
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Team SCREAM and Team SCREAM Jr. return to Smith-Cotton High School Sunday evening under arcs of water from the Sedalia Fire Department.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

World Champs: Smith-Cotton wins it all at FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston

After competing at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited Team SCREAM’s return to Smith-Cotton High School on Sunday evening, April 21.

Senate battle over taxes that fund Missouri Medicaid leaves state budget in limbo

On Jan. 18, the ninth day of the 2024 legislative session, a bill essential to balancing the state budget was placed first in line on the Senate’s calendar for debate.

Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission meets with community partners

During daily meetings April 15-19, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:

Police Reports April 23

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.

Crash Reports April 23

Three injured in Benton County four-wheeler rollover
Local Sports

Central Missouri dedicates Harbert Collegiate Golf Center

Matt Howdeshell, Tim Poe, Rand Harbert, Kelly Harbert, Courtney Goddard, Roger Best and Chris Port cut a ribbon celebrating the grand opening of the Harbert Collegiate Golf Center on Saturday, April 20, at Mules National Golf Club.
WARRENSBURG — A project built on relationships, the University of Central Missouri held a ceremony celebrating the completion of the Harbert Collegiate Golf Center on Saturday, April 20.

Tournament Update: Cole Camp upsets Windsor, Tipton advances

Colton Dieckman found himself in a dicey situation Saturday.

In the Community
Education
Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri was well represented during the 2024 Missouri State Youth of the Year competition, hosted April 2-3 in Jefferson City. Dottie Donatti, 19, and Samaya Butler, 11, enjoyed two days of fun activities, meeting with local legislators and an awards luncheon.
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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Business

Central Bank hosts Reality Check for S-C students

Smith-Cotton students gather around the Housing table on Thursday, April 18, during a financial program, Reality Check, hosted by Central Bank of Sedalia. The program began five years ago and helps area high school students learn how to balance their bills with their salaries. The Housing table volunteers were all Sedalia real estate agents.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students.
Auto Glass Express employees gather for a photo on Monday, April 15, as they prepare to celebrate 25 years of business. From left are Adam Gabel, glass technician; Derrick Goodman, owner; Otto, the bloodhound; Yelena Butenko, assistant office manager; Brandon Goodman, owner; and Amber Staten, office manager. Not shown are glass technicians Patrick McGuire and Darell Crain.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Auto Glass Express celebrates 25 years
Auto Glass Express, a family-owned business, is looking forward to celebrating 25 years in business. It credits the community for its longevity.
Sedalia Democrat announces change in publication days
Starting later this month, the Sedalia Democrat will transition to a twice-weekly print publication.
Dr. Peter Gochee
Ear, nose and throat specialist joins Bothwell medical team
Dr. Peter Gochee, a board-certified otolaryngologist, has joined Bothwell Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
Bothwell Medical Equipment to host open house at new location
Bothwell Medical Equipment will host a public open house and ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at its new location.
Laramey Johnson
Johnson joins Sumner Insurance Services
Sumner Insurance Services announced the addition of Laramey Johnson to its staff of insurance agents.
From the Opinion page
Columnists

The 'must-have' in ladies’ fashions in 1910

Author’s note: I apologize for an error in last week’s column. I mistakenly deleted a part of a paragraph that explained the upper-class’ use of language, specifically the word “lady” to refer to an upper- or middle-class female who followed society’s rules for behavior and dress, and the use of the word “woman” to refer to a working-class female no matter how properly she behaved.

The value of making mistakes

Chocolate chip cookies, the Slinky, Play-Doh, Post-It notes, and potato chips. The one thing they all have in common is this: They’re losers.

‘Buy Local’ must extend to news

This week, the Sedalia Democrat announced its upcoming transition to a twice-weekly newspaper from its former schedule of Tuesday through Saturday publication.
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