News Releases

In a strategic initiative to enhance operational efficiency, the City of Sedalia is pleased to announce the introduction of the Assistant City Administrator position. This role is designed to address current management challenges and establish a robust plan for future leadership. The City Council, with the endorsement of Mayor Andrew Dawson, has ratified this important…

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Santa is planning a visit in the Sedalia area. The “Ride the Train with Santa” event promises to be a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Participation has exceeded our expectations and we’re excited about the large group riding the train from Warrensburg to Sedalia on Saturday! Participants…

Festivities are in full swing downtown and we can’t wait to see everyone at the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas parade this Saturday, December 2nd, starting at 6:00 p.m.! Parade route information is provided on the map below. Please note the Sedalia Street Department will begin pre-staging preparations as early as Friday, December 1st,…

The Sedalia Visitors & Convention Bureau and Sedalia Main Streets are pleased to announce Ride the Train with Santa on Saturday, December 9, 2023! Here’s a fun opportunity for your family to visit with Santa while getting to ride on Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner. Once we arrive in Sedalia, enjoy a photo op with the…

The Downtown Sedalia Holiday Open House and Cookie Crawl will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on November 25, 2023. Merchants will be able to help you explore all your gift gathering opportunities plus you will be able to pick up a free cookie while you’re in their stores. We have more than…

Let’s make Sedalia shine brightly this holiday season! What better way to spread Christmas cheer than to decorate your home with lights that wow your neighbors? The City of Sedalia is excited to host its 43rd Annual Christmas Light Contest and we want YOU to participate. Show off your holiday spirit and creativity for a…

The holiday season is here! When creating your Christmas shopping list, Sedalia Shop Local encourages you to consider purchasing items from our area merchants. Sedalia Shop Local’s 2023 holiday promotion highlights all your seasonal shopping fun from November 6, through November 27, 2023. This year, customers will be invited to fill out a Holiday Passport!…

The 2024 holiday season is here and that means our very good friend, Santa Claus, will be visiting our community over the next several weeks. As a service to our community, we have created this online list so our local boys and girls will be able to catch a moment with Santa before Christmas Eve.…

Please see the press release issued by the Missouri State Parks!