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.



February Cooney Preschool Pals – Sedalia

02/28/2026 9:30 am – 02/28/2026 10:30 am February Cooney Preschool Pals will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Cooney Studio in Sedalia. Preschool pals features and opening activity, guided art making, and fine motor stations. Stay for as long as your little artist’s needs are met. Adults…Continue Reading

Third Thursday Connect – Sedalia

02/19/2026 6:00 pm – 02/19/2026 9:00 pm The Third Thursday Connect with Janice Hargrave will be held on Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Cooney Studio. Painting Mo Landscape Collage. $30 per person. Enjoy a fun night out and get creative. To enroll, visit https://libertycentersedalia.com/ Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook…Continue Reading

VFW Post 2657 Friday Night Meal – Fulton

01/23/2026 4:30 pm – 01/23/2026 7:00 pm VFW Post 2657 Friday Night Meal will be held on Friday, January 23, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Fulton VFW Post 2657. $17 all you can eat Fried chicken, baked ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and cole slaw. Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook…Continue Reading

Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Breakfast – Montgomery City

01/31/2026 7:00 am – 01/31/2026 11:00 am Montgomery City Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 31, from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Montgomery City Senior Center. Adults $10 – Children $3 (3-10 years) Proceeds help fund numerous local activities for area youth. Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar…Continue Reading

Annual Spring Sing -Columbia

03/21/2026 10:00 am – 03/21/2026 7:00 pm The Liberty Belles (and Bob) and Liberty Baptist Church are happy to be hosting the annual Spring Sing on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Liberty Baptist Church in Columbia. A new group sings every 20 minutes with a break for lunch. Pack…Continue Reading

Saturated 2026 Loving God With All – Shelbina

02/05/2026 6:00 pm – 02/07/2026 6:00 pm Saturated 2026 Loving God With All will be held on Thursday, February 5, through Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Shelbina First Baptist Church. If you’ve been feeling curious, restless, or overwhelmed, or maybe you’re just wondering if there’s more, then this is for you!  Event…Continue Reading

Mexico Noon Lions Club “Souper” Bowl Food Drive – Mexico

02/07/2026 8:00 am – 02/07/2026 12:00 pm Mexico Noon Lions Club will be hosting a “Souper” Bowl Food Drive to benefit the Help Center, which will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Moser’s in Mexico. Come in and purchase cans of soup and theu will be donated to…Continue Reading