City Council Advances $200,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds to Support Long-Term Recovery and Care
At the December 1, 2025 City Council meeting, representatives from The Embassy, a local recovery and transitional housing program serving men in Pettis County, delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the organization’s mission, program structure, personal impact stories, and facility improvement needs supported by opioid settlement funding. Embassy leadership and board members shared information about the…
Read MorePet Licenses Renewal
It’s almost time to renew your pet’s license for the new year. Current tags expire on December 31, 2025, and licenses should be renewed by January 31, 2026 to avoid a penalty. Annual license fees: To renew, stop by the City of Sedalia Finance Department inside the Municipal Building and bring: Have questions or need…
Read MoreHoliday Trash Collection Schedule Reminder
Christmas — December 25 and 26 New Year’s Day — January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 19 Residents should place their carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on their updated pickup day. Thank you for your cooperation, and we appreciate everyone helping keep Sedalia clean and running smoothly during the holiday…
Read MoreKelvin Shaw to Officially Retire December 19 After 11 Years with the City of Sedalia
The City of Sedalia announced today that Kelvin Shaw will officially retire on Friday, December 19, 2025, after 11 years of service to the City. Shaw first announced his intent to retire on December 3, 2024, providing a year’s notice and outlining a transition plan to support continuity within city operations. During this transition period,…
Read MoreSedalia 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
*PLEASE NOTE HAVE YOUR TRASH READY FOR PICKUP BY 5:00 A.M.* 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,…
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.…
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