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Boonslick Regional Library popular books for April 27

Boonslick Regional Library Fiction more

4/26/24

Boonslick Regional Library outreach schedule for April 29-May 3

Boonslick Regional Library more

4/26/24

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

By Zach Bott zachb@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 4/26/24

Sedalia Public Library new books for April 27

Sedalia Public Library more

4/26/24

Community Calendar for April 28 through May 4

To have your event or meeting listed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-826-1000. more

4/26/24

Police Reports April 27

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. more

4/26/24

Church News April 26

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast slated for May 4 more

4/25/24

Entertainment Briefs April 26

SFCC to present President's Concert more

4/25/24

Local Briefs April 26

East 24th road work rescheduled for weather more

4/25/24

Welding students from State Fair Community College work at the Ames Municipal Power Plant. Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College

SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity. more

4/25/24

Bill providing tax relief for seniors requires work, commissioners say

As the Missouri legislature considers updates to a bill providing tax relief for seniors, Pettis County Commissioners took time this week to consider the bill's local ramifications. more

By Chris Howell chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/25/24

Smithton FBLA members attended the State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield. Photo courtesy of Smithton FBLA

Smithton FBLA members attend state leadership conference

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield to celebrate the 65th year as an organization. more

4/25/24

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Lincoln Hough, center, takes notes as members vote on budget bills Wednesday after two days spent amending the spending plan. Hough is flanked by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, left, vice-chairman, and Sen. Lauren Arthur, right, a Kansas City Democrat. Photo by Rudi Keller | Missouri Independent

With time running short, Missouri Senate set to debate $50 billion state budget next week

The Missouri Senate’s budget plan approved in a committee Wednesday has more money for workers who help people with developmental disabilities, more to help low-income families afford child care and more for counties to defray the cost of holding people convicted of felonies. more

By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent | 4/25/24

Police Reports April 26

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. more

4/25/24

Crash Reports April 26

Lincoln man in serious condition after North 65 accident more

4/25/24

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

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney faithb@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/25/24

Local Briefs April 25

Smith-Cotton Band & Choir to host fundraiser more

4/24/24

Smith-Cotton High School senior Jacelyn Lancaster, right, gets help from Senior Class Counselor Katie Ellis to show off awards she has won this school year in DECA, FBLA and HOSA competitions. Photo courtesy of Sedalia School District 200

S-C senior Lancaster qualifies for 3 national competitions

Smith-Cotton High DECA Advisor Kassie Nickel calls senior Jacelyn Lancaster “an academic weapon.” Lancaster also could be called a “triple threat.” more

4/24/24

Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada has dropped a lawsuit against Pettis County for surveillance equipment recording audio and video at the Pettis County Election Office in the Annex. La Strada agreed to drop the case due to reassurances audio recording had been disabled. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Pettis County Clerk drops lawsuit over County-operated surveillance cameras

When Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada agreed to drop a lawsuit against Pettis County involving the County’s surveillance cameras in the election office, the County Commissioners told the Sedalia Democrat they were ready to move on. more

By Chris Howell chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/24/24

Crash Reports April 25

California man injured in Moniteau County accident more

4/24/24