News Releases

The City of Sedalia and Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create Sedalia Shop Local – an initiative highlighting and supporting our local businesses within the Sedalia-Pettis County area.According to community-wealth.com, the Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) has conducted surveys over several years. Those who responded to ILSR’s 2014 survey reported…

The City has entered into an agreement with Agrarian Technology Development Company, LLC that may result in the development of the land around Spring Fork Lake. The contract allows the development company six months to do their due diligence to ensure the property will be suitable for their development plans. Provisions of the contract require…

Due to inclement weather, City offices within the Municipal Building at 200 S. Osage Avenue will close to the public at 12 Noon today, February 2, 2022. At this time, tomorrow’s office hours within the Municipal Building will follow the normal schedule. Any modifications to this schedule will be announced. Residents are encouraged to keep…

Due to the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service predicting 12-18 inches of snowfall, the City of Sedalia Public Works Department is preparing for a significant snow event over the balance of this week, Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2022. Additionally, the incoming winter storm is forcing the City to cancel trash…

City of Sedalia representatives were glad to have the opportunity to represent downtown Sedalia at the Capitol building on January 25th and highlight the strong partnership we have with Missouri Main Street Connection! Please read the press release below from Missouri Main Street Connection for more information.

Make plans to dine out in January 2022 at one of our fabulous local restaurants and you just might have your meal paid for by one of our area bank sponsors! During the month of January, the Sedalia Shop Local team will randomly select an area restaurant to visit. This visit may be during breakfast,…

Winter Storm Watch, Emergency Snow Routes and New Sidewalk Care Central Missouri is under a Winter Storm Watch through Sunday morning, Jan. 2, 2022. the National Weather Services’ forecast predicts a chance for ice up to one tenth of an inch and snow between 2 and 8 inches, which could impact roadways and other hard…

Xi Beta Upsilon, chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, with the assistance of the Mayor and the City Council are pleased to announce the winners of the City’s 41st annual outdoor Christmas Light Contest. The news release included below contains a list of all Christmas Light Contest entries. Thank you to everyone who has helped “make…

In the true spirit of Christmas, Sedalia business owner, Jorge Guevara, wanted to play Santa for some of the City’s residents when he came in to pay the past due water and sewer bills for 56 people. The famous cartoonist, Charles M. Schultz said, “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” The City…

The Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will start at 6:00 p.m. this coming Saturday, December 4, 2021! Lineup for the parade will be between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Food truck vendors will be available starting at 5:00 p.m. and they will be set up along 5th Street between S. Ohio Avenue and…