News Releases
Intersection Closure: S. Park Ave. and W. 9th St. — Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to Friday, April 24, 2026
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and continuing until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, the intersection of S. Park Ave. and W. 9th St. will be closed. Heavy equipment and workers will be present on the roadway during this period working on a stormwater improvement project. Inclement weather or equipment…
Read MoreIntersection Closure: W. 32nd St. at S. Grand Ave. — Wednesday, April 22, 2026 to Friday, April 24, 2026
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 and continuing until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, the intersection of W. 32nd St. at S. Grand Ave. will be closed. However, S. Grand Ave. on the west side of W. 32nd St. to the west of the intersection will remain open. Residents to…
Read MoreMaterials Management Site Operational Activities and Updated Hours — 27882 Highway U
Beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, the Materials Management Site will implement new hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday: Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Please direct any questions or concerns to Justin Bray — Public Works Operations Director, 660-827-3000 ext. 1175.
Read MoreIntersection Closure: S. Park Ave. and W. 9th St. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to Friday, April 17, 2026
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and continuing until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, the intersection of S. Park Ave. and W. 9th St. will be closed. Heavy equipment and workers will be present on the roadway during this period working on a stormwater improvement project. Inclement weather or equipment…
Read MoreWest Central Sedalia – Historic Architectural Survey — Public Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rhonda Chalfant, Ph.D., will present her report and findings of her reconnaissance-level historic architectural survey of the West Central Sedalia Residential Area. This area is considered the residential area west of downtown, north of 10th Street to Main Street with a western boundary along Broadway Avenue of Beacon Avenue. Obtaining input from residents and community…
Read MoreIntersection Reopening and Delay of Water Service Interruption: 32nd St. at S. Grand Ave. Monday, April 6, 2026
Today while excavating in the area, the Contractor encountered buried water pipes that were a larger size than what was indicated on the historical infrastructure data. This will cause a two-week delay in the project to get the correct pipe and fittings. The excavated area will be backfilled, and the intersection will be reopened by…
Read MoreIntersection Closure: W. 32nd St. at S. Grand Ave. Monday, April 6, 2026, to Friday, April 10, 2026
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, and continuing until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, the intersection of W. 32nd St. at S. Grand Ave. will be closed. However, S. Grand Ave. on the west side and W. 32nd St. to the west of the intersection will remain open. Residents to…
Read MoreArbor Day Event Planned for Friday, April 3, 2026
The Arbor Day event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Liberty Park, with Mayor Dawson reading an Arbor Day proclamation followed by a tree sapling give away from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Arbor Day Foundation website says, “While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents…
Read MoreCity of Sedalia Receives Tree City USA Designation for 17th Year
The Arbor Day Foundation named Sedalia a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.
Read MoreGood Friday Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
The City of Sedalia will observe Good Friday on Friday, April 3, 2026. Offices in the Municipal Building will be closed in observance of the holiday. All City offices will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, for normal business hours. All City trash collection days will move to one day earlier in the week: The…
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