News Releases

Beginning Monday, November 17, 2025, the City of Sedalia’s Water Department will begin the Grand Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. The project area will extend along Grand Avenue from 24th Street south to 36th Street. Work will primarily take place in the greenspace on the east side of the roadway, allowing Grand Avenue to remain…

The City of Sedalia is calling on volunteers to join a Stream Team Clean-Up at Brushy Creek on Monday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Before winter sets in, this local waterway could use a little extra love and every helping hand will make a visible difference. Volunteers are asked to park behind McCarthy…

During routine fire hydrant inspections and flushing this morning, a water main break occurred near W. 32nd Street and Elm Hills Boulevard. Typically, our Water Department can isolate the flow when water is feeding from both directions. However, because this location is on a dead-end line, the entire section south of the break had to…

For 45 years, our community has come together to light up the holidays through the City of Sedalia Christmas Lights Contest. This year’s judging will take place by members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Residents who haven’t won a prize in the last three years (2022-2024) are encouraged…

City of Sedalia street crews will be trimming trees encroaching on U.S. 50 Highway/Broadway Avenue throughout this week. Motorists should expect periodic rolling lane closures in the affected areas and are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes when possible. The City will also continue macropaving operations in the Southwest Village area…

We are pleased to announce that, beginning November 1, 2025, the City of Sedalia will be reinstating its same-day inspection model to improve service and minimize project delays. Scheduling Details: We understand how critical timely inspections are to maintaining construction timelines. This enhanced level of service is something few surrounding cities provide, and we are…

The City of Sedalia proudly congratulates the Sedalia Public Library on being selected to receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a national initiative honoring the nation’s Carnegie libraries in recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Scottish…

The City of Sedalia’s Operations Department will be performing macropaving work in the Southwest Village neighborhood Monday, October 27, through Thursday, October 30, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Roads scheduled for resurfacing during this period include: Residents in the affected area may experience temporary lane closures, brief access delays, and…

The City of Sedalia has formally recognized October 19-25, 2025, as Sedalia Business Women’s Week, following an official proclamation issued by Mayor Andrew Dawson. The observance highlights the economic, civic, and cultural impact of women in the workforce and acknowledges the long-standing role of local organizations in supporting women’s professional growth. According to national labor…

The City of Sedalia’s Public Works Operations Department will be performing macropaving work throughout the Southwest Village neighborhood beginning on Monday, October 20 through Thursday, October 23, 2025, between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. All roads within Southwest Village except West 32nd Street, Cunningham Drive, Buckingham Drive, and Green Ridge Road will be included…