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Sedalia Middle School student’s science fair on school’s toilet paper
An interesting discovery was made at Sedalia Middle School as fifth grader William Kirchhoff participated in the school’s Science Fair. Although he didn’t win, Kirchhoff proved the school’s toilet...
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Sedalia School District 200 set to return to a self-operating food service...
The Sedalia school District 200 board of education agreed Monday night that taking matters back into “their own hands” may be the best solution as they voted to return the food service program to one...
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Jays deflate Smith-Cotton, 9-6
The trip to a district title for Smith-Cotton is a familiar one. The Tigers play Battle to open the Class 5, District 9 tournament, where top seed Jefferson City awaits winner. Last season, the Jays...
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Smith-Cotton advances pair to state
Jackson Kempton tied for fourth with a 76 on Monday in the Class 4, Section 3 Tournament at Hoots Hollow Golf Course in Pleasant Hill to advance to state with teammate Jerod Rosenbarker. Rosenbarker...
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Pettis County, City of Sedalia search for new EMA director
With the announcement of Dave Clippert’s retirement as director of the Sedalia-Pettis County Emergency Management Agency, both the city and the county find themselves in a rather unique position. Since...
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Parkview Elementary showcases students’ achievements
From computer skills and reading to artistic achievements and math mastery, students got a chance to show what they have learned this school year during Parkview Elementary School’s Showcase Night. The...
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S-C students fare well at state music festival
Smith-Cotton High School vocal and instrumental music students racked up 16 individual and three group “1” ratings at the 2017 MSHSAA State Music Festival held April 27-28 in Columbia. Leading the way...
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Rookie Reporter program incites young minds
I’m a huge fan of the Rookie Reporter program at the Sedalia Democrat, where Smith-Cotton High School students get to write stories that appear here in the pages of the community newspaper. During my...
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Rookie Reporter: Smith-Cotton High School teacher receives her U.S. citizenship
Eleanor Ballenger made a choice. Instead of renewing her residency for another 10 years, she applied for her U.S. citizenship. Now, nine months later, the Smith-Cotton High teacher is a full-fledged...
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Toggenbarger inquest, continued
The coroner’s inquest into the mysterious death of Henry Toggenbarger began amidst a screed of gossip. The testimony revealed contradictions, omissions, some very strange information, and an even more...
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National Letter Carriers ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive kicks off
The 25th annual National Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive kick-off took place Tuesday morning at the Sedalia U.S. Post Office with a proclamation by Mayor Stephen Galliher. Saturday, May...
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McNeal named head wrestling coach for Smith-Cotton
Eric McNeal has been named the new head coach for the Smith-Cotton wrestling program. McNeal’s hire was approved Monday night by the Sedalia School District 200 Board of Education. McNeal is finishing...
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SFCC coaches meet the public
While the classroom in the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose felt stuffy, two new coaches at State Fair Community College did not succumb to the heat of a public forum. Newly hired SFCC men’s basketball coach...
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Pettis County Ambulance District to purchase 10th ambulance
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors voted to purchase an additional ambulance and outfit a spare ambulance. The board had previously considered...
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Liberty Park rose garden abloom
As rain showers begin Wednesday afternoon, Jim and Patricia Fall walk through the Liberty Park Rose Garden on the way back to their car. The Falls, who live near the park, took time to walk through the...
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Sedalia man convicted of domestic assault
A jury has found a Sedalia man guilty of a 2016 domestic assault with a weapon after a two-day trial concluded last week. According to information from Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip...
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Woman injured in accident at Broadway and Engineer
Emergency medical personnel with the Pettis County Ambulance District prepare to transport a woman to Bothwell Regional Health Center after she was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon...
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Cases resolved last week in Pettis County Circuit Court
The following is a sampling of cases that were resolved May 1 during Law Day in the Pettis County Circuit Court. Alexander Logan, 19, of Sedalia, was sentenced to two seven-year terms and five...
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Neighbors: Eric Rehmer to become executive director of Career and Technical...
Change is an inevitable part of life, both personally and professionally. Change has been a part of Eric Rehmer’s life and it is challenge he readily accepts and in many respects thrives upon. In...
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