Columbia Elementary School Gets New Principal

Shepard Boulevard Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year.

According to Michelle Baumstark with Columbia Public Schools announced today [Tuesday] Jill Edwards is to be recommended to the Board of Education.

Edwards has served as the assistant principal at Alpha Hart Elementary since 2012.

She is replacing John Ellison who is taking another position within the district.



The Quilts of St. John’s, Bahner – Sedalia

01/13/2026 1:00 pm – 02/27/2026 5:00 pm The galleries at the Hayden Liberty Center are proud to announce the opening of The Quilts of St. John’s, Bahner. Galleries will be open Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will run through February at the Hayden Liberty Center in Sedalia. Free & open…Continue Reading

5th Street Improv – Sedalia

02/13/2026 7:30 pm – 02/14/2026 7:30 pm 5th Street Improv (Rated PG-13) will be held on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, at 7:30 pm at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. $10 per ticket at https://libertycentersedalia.com/. Bring a NEW children’s book and save $1 Ticket Info: https://libertycentersedalia.com/ Event Website: https://libertycentersedalia.com/ Add to my calendar…Continue Reading

One Man Two Guvnors- Sedalia

02/26/2026 7:30 pm – 03/01/2026 2:00 pm The Liberty Center Presents One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean will be held on Thursday, February 26, Friday, February 27 & Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 PM at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Tickets $17,$15, and $12 for more information…Continue Reading

Love Letters Dinner Theatre – Mexico

02/14/2026 6:00 pm – 02/14/2026 9:00 pm Presser Arts Center Presents Love Letters Dinner Theatre on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Presser Arts Center Valentine package that includes cocktails, dinner, live music & a show, and the option of flowers and Gourmet chocolates? The ticket cost covers dinner, live music, and…Continue Reading

Free Sunday Breakfast- Paris

01/11/2026 9:00 am – 01/11/2026 10:00 am Fishers of Men Ministry and Just As I Am Cowboy Church would like to invite everyone to a Free Sunday Breakfast on Sunday, January 11, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at the Just As I Am Cowboy Church in Paris Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar Google…Continue Reading

Whiskey, Wine and Welcome Home Fundraiser – Jefferson City

03/04/2026 4:30 pm – 03/04/2026 8:30 pm Join in on the Whiskey, Wine, and Welcome Home fundraiser to be held on Wednesday, March 4, from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Event Presented by: Vessell Bridges Murphy Law Office & Savor the Flavor food sponsor: Veterans United Foundation This signature…Continue Reading

83rd Helpers Friday Meal – Fulton

01/09/2026 4:30 pm – 01/09/2026 7:00 pm The Fulton VFW 83rd Helpers Friday Meal will be held on Friday, January 9, from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm at the Fulton VFW. The meal features all-you-can-eat fried chicken, pork steaks, mac and cheese, baked beans, and slaw. Water and iced tea will be provided- $17 donation…Continue Reading

5th Annual Quarts to go Soup + Sweets Fundraiser- Vandalia

02/04/2026 9:00 am – 02/07/2026 4:00 pm The First Presbyterian Church’s 5th Annual Quarts to go Soup + Sweets Fundraiser to support First Presbyterian Church mission trips will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 9:00 am until sold out at the First Presbyterian Church basement in Vandalia. If you would like to Pre-order, you…Continue Reading