Let's Talk

Roger Reedy, the new state representative for western Pettis County discusses his activities in the House of Representatives and serving his new constituents.

Kevin Bond, Deputy Director, discusses the functioning of the Department, and his responsibilities as Deputy Director.

Anne Townsend, Director of the organization discusses the history of and services provided by the group.

Missouri State Senator Sandy Crawford discusses issues addressed in the last state legislature, including her position on those issues.

Matt Wirt, Chief of Police, discusses the services provided by the Department, and changes instituted during his tenure.

Missouri State Representative Brad Pollitt discusses issues addressed in the last state legislature, including his position on those issues. 

Steve Triplett, Superintendent of Schools discusses his tenure as superintendent and changes in the educational system.

Sue Heckart, local business women and community philanthropist, discusses her family history and their support of the community.

Will Weibert, President, and Debra Andresen, Executive Director, discuss the various departments of the Chamber and services provided.

Kyle Cory-Yaeggi, the Executive Director, discusses the process of training service dogs for veterans and children with autism, and matching up service dogs to those in need.

Susie Howe, a third grade instructor at Heber Hunt Elementary School discusses today’s teaching environment and how it has changed over the years.  She also addresses the impact of the drug culture and its effect on today’s youth.

Jack Menges, the Executive Director, discussed the various services provided to the churches, schools, and other not for profit agencies they serve.

Bill Stouffer, former Missouri State Senator, and Katie Shannon, committee member of the National Steamboat Museum Committee, discuss efforts to locate and construct the museum at the junction of highway 65 and Interstate 70, what the museum would consist of, and additional business development that the museum would draw.

Becky Imhauser, author and historian, discusses various aspects of the history of Sedalia.

Dave Kramer, Executive Director, Susan Mergan, Director of Development, and Cliff Callis, President of the Board of directors, discuss the various departments and locations of the center, and the services provided. 

Charli Ackermann, the Pettis County Public Administrator, discusses the operations of the administrator’s office and services provided.

Randi Battson, Director of the Sedalia Animal Shelter, discusses the operations of the shelter, as well as the animal adoption process.

Outgoing Mayor John Kehde discusses his experience as mayor for the past four years.

Gary Beckman, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, discusses the various departments and locations of the clubs, and services provided.

Jessica Craig, Executive Director of Sedalia – Pettis County Economic Development, discusses the functioning of her office and business development efforts.

Lori Haney, Executive Director of Citizens Against Spouse Abuse, discusses the various departments of CASA and services provided.

Brad Anders, Pettis County Sheriff, discusses changes in county law enforcement since he took office, and issues that need to be addressed, including Proposition A, that calls for a sales tax increase to benefit the Sheriff’s Department operations, and repairs and improvements required at the county jail.

David Dick, Presiding Commissioner of Pettis County, discusses the state of the county, including items of significance that were addressed during the last year, and issues of importance in the coming year.

Amy Epple, Executive Director of Sedalia Parks and Recreation, discusses the new Heckart Community Center, and all of the benefits it will be bringing to the citizens of the community.

Amanda Davis, Executive Director of Open Door, discusses the various departments of Open Door and services provided.