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.



Deer Hunters Fundraiser Breakfast – Centralia

11/15/2025 4:30 am – 11/15/2025 10:30 am The Rainbow Girls Assembly of Centralia will host a Deer Hunters Fundraiser Breakfast on Saturday, November 15, from 4:30 am until 10:30 am at the Centralia Masonic Complex (behind McDonald’s). $10 per person, proceeds benefit the Club’s travel expenses to Grand Assembly. Breakfast includes Biscuits and gravy, eggs,…Continue Reading

First Presbyterian Church Community Thankgiving Meal – Mexico

11/27/2025 11:00 am – 11/27/2025 3:00 pm Don’t dine alone. Please join the First Presbyterian Church for a community-wide Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, serving from 11:00 am until gone at the First Presbyterian Church, 214 N. Jefferson St, Mexico. Serving Ham, Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and dessert. Call (573)594-2049 by 11:00…Continue Reading

December Cooney Preschool Pals – Sedalia

12/20/2025 9:30 am – 12/20/2025 10:30 am Cooney Studio presents December Cooney Preschool Pals will be held on Saturday, December 20, from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the Cooney Studio in the Liberty Center in Sedalia. $10 per artist. To enroll, visit www.libertycentersedalia.com Preschool pals features an opening activity, guided art making, and fine…Continue Reading

Winter Break Artful Afternoons – Sedalia

12/29/2025 1:00 pm – 12/31/2025 4:00 pm Cooney Studio Winter Break Artful Afternoons will be from Monday, December 29, until Wednesday, December 31, for Grades K-5 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Cooney Studio at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. $75 per artist – snacks provided daily. Artists will work on 2D and…Continue Reading

An Evening with Eric Poindexter and Friends – Sedalia

12/12/2025 6:00 pm – 12/13/2025 6:00 pm An Evening with Eric Poindexter and Friends will be on Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13, at 7:00 pm, with Doors opening at 6:00 pm at the Hayden Liberty Center in Sedalia. Tickets $25. For more information, visit https://libertycentersedalia.com/ An elegant evening of music celebrating the joy…Continue Reading

A Christmas Carol – Sedalia

12/06/2025 7:30 pm – 12/06/2025 9:30 pm Essential Theatre Presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Saturday, December 6. The show begins at 7:30 pm at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Tickets $5 for more information, visit https://libertycentersedalia.com/ Event Website: https://libertycentersedalia.com/ Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar image/svg+xmlApple LogoiCal CalendarContinue Reading

MU Health Care and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center lung cancer screening – Columbia

11/22/2025 8:00 am – 11/22/2025 4:00 pm November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. MU Health Care and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center are hosting a special event on Saturday, November 22, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at MU Health Care South Providence Medical Building. For more information, visit https://www.muhealth.org/conditions-treatments/cancer-care/screening-services/lung-cancer Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook…Continue Reading

The Laura Miller Help Center Seeking Donations – Mexico

10/22/2025 8:00 am – 12/31/2025 5:00 pm The Laura Miller Help Center is seeking monetary donations as well as all other food donations. You can drop off donations Monday – Friday, 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Help Center. You can also shop directly from Walmart.com and have it delivered to the Laura Miller…Continue Reading