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The Sedalia 200 Board of Education gave approved several decisions Monday night during the meeting at Smith-Cotton High School, including the hiring of armed security personnel.

A press release from MSHP says that Captain Vernon C. Dougan is set to retire effective August 1, 2018.

Eight area agencies, including the Sedalia 200 School District, will take part in an active shooter training exercise Monday morning at Smith-Cotton High School.

UCM says in a press release that Roger Best, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief operating officer, is being tapped to temporarily fill a position that has been held for the past eight years by Charles “Chuck” Ambrose.

The Sedalia 200 School Board met at Smith-Cotton High School on Monday night to approve several bids and discuss the possibility of adding armed guards to buildings in the district.

A student in the University of Central Missouri’s professional pilot program recently repeated a rare experience that previously landed him recognition in U.S. Air Force Times, while also honoring the longtime friendship and professional relationship he has with one of his military mentors.

The 40 and 8 Veterans Group will host the Memorial Day picnic at Liberty Park on May 28.

The induction ceremony was held Thursday, May 10 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Dr. Maurice (Gene) Kelley II and David Turner became the newest members of the hall, which recognizes outstanding performers, educators and supporters from S-C’s arts programs.

The Boys and Girls Club site in Sedalia will be relocating this summer.

Missouri State Fair livestock exhibitors interested in camping during the Fair will be able to access livestock exhibitor camping forms beginning May 1.