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Native American Artifacts Display Coming to Sedalia

Behka — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:33 +0000

As the time has gone on in my employment here with the stations, one thing I do normally is keep the Community Calendar and events updated. Some things we have around in our area are often annual events that reoccur. Sometimes, though, you get something new! Or something new…that’s old? I know that every [...]

Sedalia School District Names High School Library in Honor of Dr. Harriet Wolfe

Doug — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:14:57 +0000

The Sedalia School District will see a changing of the guard from one superintendent to another at the end of June. Dr. Harriet Wolfe will be leaving the district and Assistant Superintendent Brad Pollitt will be the new superintendent. The last school board meeting for Wolfe was June 17, and she was surprised with the honor of having the library at the new high school named after her. The Smith-Cotton library is now known as the Dr. Harriet Wolfe Media Center.

Firefighter Memorial Bike Ride to be Held This Weekend

Behka — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:34:16 +0000

With summer comes a lot of great outdoor events. One event that’s been in our area for a few years now is the Firefighter Memorial Bike Ride. It’s a great time for the whole area to come together and show our appreciation. I got the chance to talk to Donnie Sattler recently about the event, [...]

Sedalia School Board Makes Motion to Build New Stadium Complex

Doug — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:01:36 +0000

The Sedalia School Board voted on Monday night (June 17) to issue a Request for Proposal for seeking a construction manager who would oversee the planning, design and construction of a new stadium for Smith-Cotton High School. This new stadium would replace the existing Jennie Jaynes Stadium. “The new complex would be a multi-use facility [...]

Which Local Public Pool Do You Prefer? [POLL]

Kaleb — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:37:22 +0000

The summer heat is among us, so it’s time to break out the swimsuit and enjoy the refreshing cool water at your local pool. Sedalia is fortunate to have two public pools, but which one do you prefer? Both Centennial pool and the Liberty pool are both set up relatively similar. Warrensburg has upgraded their [...]

Missouri State Fair Aims to Increase Canned Food Collections in 2013

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:26:58 +0000

The Missouri State Fair will be increasing its efforts to collect canned food this year as it joins in a challenge presented by its industry trade association. Fair Director Mark Wolfe said today that members of the International Association of Fairs and Festivals have been invited to participate in its campaign, Dream Big, which has set an industry-wide goal of collecting 20 million pounds of food at fairs and festivals held in 2013.

SFCC Receives $10,000 Grant for Adult Literacy

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:17:20 +0000

The State Fair Community College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program has received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to promote community-wide literacy through technology. The one-year project, called “Engaging, Empowering and Educating through Technology,” will begin on July 1. Deb Williams, AEL program director, said the grant will provide computers and [...]

Smoking Ban Passes at Sedalia City Council Meeting With 6-2 Vote

Jack Miller — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:06:30 +0000

There was a surprising turn at last night’s Sedalia City Council meeting as the smoking ban, which had been so hotly contested by two factions of the council over the past few months, passed with a 6-2 vote. Second ward councilwoman Wanda Monsees joined 3rd ward councilman Bob Cross in voting against the ban, while [...]

Wichita Wild to Host Salina Bombers for the 2013 CPIFL Championship

Doug — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:05:16 +0000

The CPIFL Championship is set. Last weekend, the Wichita Wild defeated the Omaha Beef 31-25 and the Salina Bombers upset the Sioux City Bandits 29-28. The Wichita Wild will host the Salina Bombers this Saturday, June 22 at 7:05 p.m.

Having Outdoor Fun at the Great Outdoors Family Fun Day [PHOTOS]

Behka — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:40:16 +0000

Well, it looks like a lot of you managed to get out to our huge Great Outdoor Family Fun day. Hopefully it will be the first of many! We had all sorts of fun, and so many different groups out there. I particularly enjoyed the kids’ fishing derby with the lovely couple that were there [...]