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Pettis County Fire Chief Mike Harding and Board Member Ryan Reed join us today to discuss an item on the upcoming vote ballot for Pettis County that would be of benefit to our fire department in terms of budget and response time.

Julie White and Julie Hoffart join us to talk about how Citizens Against Spouse Abuse operates and future events they will be organizing.

Kyle Herrick joins us today to discuss his career in the automobile industry and his continued involvement in various local community programs.

Jim Callis joins us today to discuss his family's history in the town of Sedalia.

Kim Anderson joins us today to discuss the new NCAA rules regarding the transfer portal and eligibility within the college basketball world.

Patrick Stewart joins us today to discuss his history with the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri and the development of the new PROENERGY Teen Center right across the street for Sedalia's iconic Katy Depot.

Kyle Middleton, the athletic director for Smith-Cotton High School joins us today to talk about the new sports facilities on the SCHS campus and the future of athletic at Smith-Cotton.

David Kramer joins us today to discuss the history of Center for Human Services and its ever evolving mission to help those with disabilities in our community.

Tim Carr joins us today to discuss his career in Sedalia Law Enforcement and how the juvenile detention office operates to protect the community and its youth.

Dr. Karri Wilson, the Executive Director of the Missouri State Fair Foundation joins us today to discuss her upbringing around leaders of the Missouri State Fair and how the Missouri State Fair Foundation operates to support the state fair throughout each year.

Fire Chief Matt Irwin joins us today to discuss how the Sedalia fire department is keeping up with the increased demands including the new fire truck, fire station, and fire department training facility.

Our guest this week on "Let's Talk Sedalia" is Lauren Thiel-Payne the Director of the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation. The Foundation has been in place for twenty years enhancing all the great services Bothwell provides.

Kayla Holland-Orell and Angela Spatz from Center of Human Services join us today to discuss what it is like to live with and interact with a person who has autism.

In this episode, Kirk Martin walks us through the process that him and many other volunteers undergo to make sure that the less fortunate of the Sedalia community have a warm place to stay when weather conditions become less favorable.

Mental health advocate Bill Turner joins us this week to discuss the different aspects of mental health consulting and the distinct differences between different mental health professionals.

In today’s episode, we welcome Ashley Avila and Dr. Bill Zima from Marzano Academies in Centennial, Colorado. They sit down with students from Smith-Cotton High School for a thoughtful conversation on Competency-Based Education (CBE). Throughout the discussion, students from a variety of CBE-aligned programs share how this approach shapes their learning, their progress, and their everyday classroo...

Charlie Guthrie is known statewide for his work on behalf of veterans. He is a key member of the "Wreaths Across America" team and speaks at many events and schools throughout the area. The Dresden school students, with the help of the school staff, held a pennies war supporting this honorable project in 2024. The "Let's Talk Sedalia" program is hosted by Ron Toellner and J...

Matt LaCase and Joe Fischer join us this week to talk about all things Liberty Center. We get to learn about the history of the Liberty Center and how it has evolved to fit into the modern society of Sedalia.

Sheriff Brad Anders joins us this week to discuss how he rose through the ranks of law enforcement and how the responsibilities of being Sheriff have shaped him into who he is today.

Learn about all the new things taking place at SFCC and the upcoming tax levy.

Join us for the final episode of this season as the CAPS students behind the Let’s Talk Sedalia podcast step in front of the mic! Maddie (Social Media), Ryland (Uploads to YouTube and Spotify), Janet (Video Editor), and Zach (In charge & Video Recorder) share their experiences, roles, and everything that goes into making the podcast happen each week. While we take a short break, we’ll be back...

Join us as we sit down with Kardell from the Northside Organization to discuss On the Inside ReEntry Academy, a powerful program supporting individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration. Kardell opens up about his own journey—growing up in Sedalia, facing struggles in and out of prison, and ultimately finding purpose through self-improvement and service. Hear how he now pla...

Join us in today's podcast as we speak with Ellie Ruer and Dr. Misty Todd about the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency and their roles related to it. This podcast was made possible with the support of Queen City CAPS.

Join us as we sit down with Bev Rollings and Kimberly Knowle-Zeller for a thoughtful conversation about community, connection, and the power of local initiatives. Bev shares her journey as co-owner of Rollings Architect and co-founder of the Sedalia Farmers’ Market, while Kim reflects on what brought her to Sedalia and her passion for community building. They talk about the market’s mission, its v...

Join us as we talk with Ruthie Hart about the Liberty Center in Sedalia and the components that make up the center. We also dive deep into the Liberty Center's vital role in hosting community events!