Sedalia Christmas Lights Contest Winners Announced!
Sedalia once again came aglow as residents lit up the city with creativity, joy, and holiday spirit. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 45th Annual Christmas Lights Contest. Your displays made judging both fun and wonderfully difficult! We are proud to announce this year’s winners: 1st Place — $100Katie Sanchez — 3309 South…
Read MorePush-In Ceremony for the Sedalia Fire Department
Thank you for joining us at today’s Push-In Ceremony for the Sedalia Fire Department’s new aerial truck. This morning, our community helped welcome this new apparatus into service with a tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Before fire engines had motors, firefighters had to push their horse-drawn equipment back into the station by hand.…
Read MoreHome for the Pawlidays
This season, the greatest gift you can give might have four paws and a hopeful heart. Now through the end of December, every dog at the Sedalia Animal Shelter is dreaming of the same thing. . . a warm home, a soft place to land, and a family to love. To help make those wishes…
Read MoreUpdated Residential Trash Pickup Schedule for the Week of Christmas
The City of Sedalia’s Public Works Operations Department is announcing an updated residential trash pickup schedule for Christmas week. This schedule differs from what was originally published on the annual calendar and flyers. To make sure all households receive service before the Christmas holiday, our Sanitation crew will be working three twelve-hour shifts on Monday,…
Read MoreS. Limit Avenue and W. 32nd Street Intersection Survey
The City of Sedalia, in partnership with Wilson & Co., is developing improvement plans for the S. Limit Avenue and W. 32nd Street intersection to enhance safety and traffic flow. This location was identified as a high-priority area in the Safe Streets for Sedalia Action Plan, adopted in 2024. The goal is to reduce crashes…
Read MoreWhy Visible House Numbers Matter in Sedalia
Making sure your home has clear, easy-to-read address numbers is one of the simplest ways to support safety in our community. When someone calls 911, responders need to locate the correct home without hesitation. If house numbers are missing, hidden, or difficult to see from the street, valuable time can be lost during an emergency.…
Read MoreCity of Sedalia Recognizes Eagle Scout Candidate for Flag Retirement Box Project
The City of Sedalia highlighted a meaningful act of community service during the City Council meeting on Monday, December 1, when Mayor Andrew Dawson recognized Scouting America Troop 61 Eagle Scout candidate Jack Frederick for constructing three new flag retirement drop-off boxes for the city. To open the meeting, members of Troop 61 stepped forward…
Read MoreDecember 2025 City of Sedalia E-Newsletter
The City of Sedalia provides a monthly e-newsletter to our residents and visitors.
Read MoreFiling for Sedalia’s 2026 Municipal Election Opens December 9
The City of Sedalia will open the filing period for the 2026 municipal election on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Residents who are interested in serving the community are encouraged to consider filing for one of the offices that will be on the ballot next spring. On the first day of filing, the City Clerk’s Office…
Read MoreEmergency Snow Routes Active
A snow emergency has been officially declared for the City of Sedalia. When more than 2 inches of snow, sleet, or ice is expected within a 24-hour period, the City declares a snow emergency and the Emergency Snow Routes go into effect. Parking is prohibited along these routes once the snow emergency occurs. Emergency Snow…
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