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🌱 What livestock events are planned as the Missouri State Fair opens?

Sedalia, Missouri Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Sedalia! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What livestock events are planned as the Missouri State Fair opens?
  • See what Sedalia police handled in this week’s crime reports
  • How a new power deal could impact Nucor Steel Sedalia’s energy use

Also on today's calendar: The All-American Rejects at the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Anne R.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Livestock entries on track for Missouri State Fair, officials say (brownfieldagnews.com) — The Missouri State Fair kicks off next week in Sedalia, bringing ten days of livestock shows and a major showcase of Missouri agriculture to the fairgrounds through August 23. Officials say livestock entries are on track or even up, with youth poultry, goat, lamb, cattle, and other animal shows filling the barns. Residents can check the fair’s website for the full livestock schedule.
   

2. Sedalia area police reports for Aug. 6 (sedaliademocrat.com) — Recent Sedalia police reports detail several arrests for suspected drug possession, DWI, and domestic assault, plus a string of vandalism and graffiti incidents around local streets and businesses. A Columbia woman was also arrested for suspected DWI in Pettis County, underscoring stepped-up enforcement on area roads.
   

3. PSC Approves Evergy-Nucor Agreement with Conditions pr-27-12 (einpresswire.com) — State regulators have approved, with conditions, an agreement letting Nucor Steel Sedalia join Evergy’s Business Demand Response Program, which pays big users to cut power during peak demand. The order requires strict caps and verification so non-participating customers aren’t left subsidizing the program if savings don’t outweigh costs.
   

4. Sedalia area crash reports for Aug. 6 (sedaliademocrat.com) — Two recent crashes near the Sedalia area sent drivers to medical care, including a young Odessa man with minor injuries in Johnson County and a New Mexico motorcyclist with moderate injuries in Pettis County. Both incidents occurred Tuesday, Aug. 4, and involved Missouri State Highway Patrol response.
   

5. Blake Grupe Trusts His Process in Colts Kicking Battle (1075thefan.com) — Sedalia native Blake Grupe is making a strong case to keep the Indianapolis Colts’ kicking job, staying perfect through six days of training camp while battling fellow Notre Dame alum Spencer Shrader. He credits his underdog journey from Sedalia to Arkansas State and Notre Dame for the mindset that now fuels his NFL push.
   

📸 Around Sedalia

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📸 Liberty Park local pond residency ~ Goose Family , recently relocated from up North. 🤪 —Anne R. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sedalia

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 10
  • HS Fall Sports practice begins
    Smithton R-vI Smithton, MO 65350, USA
    • Thursday August 13
  • Youth Swine Skillathon →
    Missouri State Fairgrounds, 2503 W 16th St, Sedalia
    9:00 am
    • Monday August 17
  • JH Fall sports practice begins
    Smithton R-vI Smithton, MO 65350, USA
    • Thursday August 20
  • Missouri State Fair →
    Missouri State Fair Campground, 2503 W 16th St, Sedalia
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Washington Avenue Bridge Open to Traffic — Crosswalk Remains Closed
    https://www.sedalia.com/news/washington-bridge-open-traffic-crosswalk-remains-closed/ (Nextdoor Sedalia East)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Supervisor in Sedalia. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Sedalia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sedalia here.

Ok Sedalia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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