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Ham and Bean Dinner Supports the Sedalia Animal Shelter

Behka — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:32:36 +0000

Kids, as we all know, I am a sucker for animals. Just last week, the boyfriend and I nearly walked away with a dog after an adoption event. But rest assured, we walked away without the dog, and only because it's not feasible NOW to get one. We will have a dog when we're not living in a one bedroom apartment.

Blaine Whitworth 5K Remembrance Run to be Held in Warrensburg

Derrick Gill — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:32:57 +0000

In remembrance of William Blaine Whitworth, who was killed in a shooting last September in Warrensburg, the Go Big or Go Home fund will host a 5K run on Saturday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m., beginning at 115 N. Holden St. in Warrensburg.

LoCash Cowboys and Sedalia Lions Club Raise Over $900 for Children in Need

Denny — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:50:37 +0000

The Locash Cowboys put on a great show this past Saturday night (Dec. 15) at the Liberty Center. Part of the night's festivities was a silent auction, which included a couple of LoCash autographed guitars. The proceeds went to the Sedalia Lions Club Coats and Shoes program.

Freddy's Frozen Custard Raises Over $3500 for Show Me Honor Flight

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:48:14 +0000

Kim Cupples and Bethany Cramer of Freddy's Frozen Custard in Sedalia and Jefferson City presented a check today (Dec. 13) to Show Me Honor Flight board members Tom Miller and Bob Chancellor. The check was in the amount of $3,523.00, reflecting the money donated by customers throughout November and a portion of the stores proceeds from Nov. 12.

Jingle Bell Run for Owen to Raise Funds for Autism Service Dog

Behka — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:38:24 +0000

Kids, we’ve talked a bit before about the need some autistic kids have for a service animal. They really help in some ways with repetitive or destructive behaviors, and much more. This is Owen Thomas. He’s nine. He’s a child with autism. Sometimes the children who have autism can’t respond to their name, or can’t [...]

Dukes & Boots Raises $1500 for Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri

Sam Schleicher — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:13:38 +0000

Dale Malone, owner of Dukes & Boots in Sedalia, recently raised $1500 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri through a fundraiser held on Black Friday (Nov. 23). Malone offered a lunch of a cheeseburger, fries, and a drink for just $2 with all proceeds benefiting the Club. That night, all cover [...]

Show Me Honor Flight Fundraiser Raises $19,000

Denny — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:35:35 +0000

Townsquare Media’s 7th fundraiser for the Show Me Honor Flight raised $19,000, making it our most successful fundraiser to date. Twenty-five area Casey’s locations and Freddy’s Frozen Custard stores in Sedalia and Jefferson City collected funds throughout the month of November. WK Chevy, Bryant Motors and several other local businesses and individuals helped make the [...]

Scotty McCreery's Hurricane Sandy Benefit Show Raises $5K

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:00:38 +0000

Scotty McCreery raised $5,000 with his ‘Beacon Theatre Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief’ concert, which took place at the historic venue in New York City on November 23. The ‘Water Tower Town’ singer graciously donated a portion of ticket sales for the event to disaster relief following the horrific destruction that took place in New [...]

LoCash Cowboys Team Up with Sedalia Lions Club to Help Children in Need

Denny — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:15:30 +0000

By now you know that the LoCash Cowboys are coming to town on Dec. 15 at Liberty Center. But did you know there will be a silent auction that evening as well? The Sedalia Lions Club goes to local schools every year and ask if there are any kids who needs shoes and coats for [...]

LaMonte Rallies Around Local Police Officer

Bruce — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:56:33 +0000

Cliff Knickmeyer is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and currently a LaMonte police officer. During a pursuit of a suspect, he noticed something wrong with his toe. He assumed that it was injured in the chase. When it didn't heal for a week, he visited his physician and found out blood clots in his leg were to blame and he would require surgery.