The Sedalia Democrat

The Sedalia Democrat The Sedalia Democrat is a twice-weekly newspaper serving print and online readers in a six-county area of west-central Missouri.

Since its foundation in 1868, the Sedalia Democrat has been dedicated to serving the city of Sedalia and surrounding areas with in-depth news and sports coverage. The Democrat is Pettis County’s primary source for daily local news coverage. We reach more than 15,000 readers in Pettis County and five neighboring counties every Tuesday through Saturday with our print newspaper. Some 64,000 unique vi

ewers come to our website every month for the latest-breaking news stories. The Democrat newsroom took home 24 awards, six of which were first places, in the Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2020. Visit our website at www.sedaliademocrat.com.

Under the new congressional map, the Fourth District includes Benton and Henry counties.
12/27/2025

Under the new congressional map, the Fourth District includes Benton and Henry counties.

Jordan Herrera, D-Kansas City, is running for the Fourth Missouri Congressional District in the Aug. 4 mid-term primary.

Seeing a need and acting on it provided many children with Christmas toys this holiday season who might not have receive...
12/26/2025

Seeing a need and acting on it provided many children with Christmas toys this holiday season who might not have received gifts due to unfortunate circumstances.

Seeing a need and acting on it provided many children with Christmas toys this holiday season who might not have received gifts due to unfortunate circumstances.

On their first day of Christmas break, Sacred Heart High School students traded classrooms for service, assembling care ...
12/25/2025

On their first day of Christmas break, Sacred Heart High School students traded classrooms for service, assembling care bags and stockings for members of the 509th Bomb Wing stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will provide 80% of funding up to $12,000 for the project and the City of Seda...
12/24/2025

The Missouri Department of Transportation will provide 80% of funding up to $12,000 for the project and the City of Sedalia will be required to match funds provided with at least 20% local funding.

The Sedalia City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a traffic study grant in a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Some of the winners from Sedalia's Christmas Lights Contest shared the story behind their festive spirit.
12/24/2025

Some of the winners from Sedalia's Christmas Lights Contest shared the story behind their festive spirit.

The City of Sedalia has announced its 2025 Christmas Lights Contest winners and some of them shared their joy at being recognized for their holiday displays.

Need last-minute holiday gift ideas? The Democrat has you covered.
12/23/2025

Need last-minute holiday gift ideas? The Democrat has you covered.

Buying last-minute Christmas gifts can be stressful, but several businesses in Sedalia offer ideas for those shopping at the last minute.

The holiday travel season is here, and many people have big plans for a trip to see relatives or a jealousy-inspiring be...
12/21/2025

The holiday travel season is here, and many people have big plans for a trip to see relatives or a jealousy-inspiring beach getaway.

Applewood Christian School students began their winter break by volunteering in the community.
12/20/2025

Applewood Christian School students began their winter break by volunteering in the community.

A small but energetic crowd gathered around the Salvation Army donation kettle on Thursday, Dec. 18, outside Woods Supermarket.

Kelvin Shaw, Sedalia’s project director and former City Administrator, will retire Friday, Dec. 19, after 11 years of se...
12/19/2025

Kelvin Shaw, Sedalia’s project director and former City Administrator, will retire Friday, Dec. 19, after 11 years of service to the city.

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Sedalia, MO
65301

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