WARRENSBURG – Andrea Kostas loves to dance. She always has. Born and raised in Warrensburg, Kostas spent most of her childhood evenings at the White Oak Dance Academy when it was open on East Pine Street, often dancing until 9 p.m. more

WARRENSBURG – Survival House presented awards to two honorees at its 23rd annual Clarence Bailey Award ceremony Thursday, Nov. 13 at Heroes Restaurant & Pub. more

WARRENSBURG – Carl Schick has never been one to shy away from adventure. more

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. more

WARRENSBURG – A production of “Hello Dolly” at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas, features a familiar Warrensburg face as the lead. more

WARRENSBURG – Douglas Copeland was 17 years old when he realized he wanted a better life for himself. A troubled kid from Lee’s Summit working in a dog bone factory, he didn’t have much of a plan for his future. more

SEDALIA — Gerald Scott served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971 as an officer and A-1 Skyraider pilot until his plane was shot down while in country. more

WARRENSBURG — Christopher Bell had no idea what would happen when he logged onto Facebook four days ago to create the One Step Facebook page. more

This week's Backward Glance begins with news of a one-man band local to Warrensburg in 1919, then outlines a series of advertisements for local Pie Suppers from that same year. The glance back then covers news of a local Shakespeare Club in 1951, and highlights a local senior from Holden in the same year, and then concludes with news of a local Chilhowee tavern having its liquor license revoked in the early 1960s. more

The holiday season is set to sparkle as Love What’s Local Warrensburg invites the community to the 8th Annual Lighted Holiday Parade on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Warrensburg. more

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. For more information, call 660-624-4132 and leave a message. more

Old Drum Open Mic (ODOM) kicks off with music, stories, poetry and essays for its next program – Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Java Junction (118 N Holden Street) in downtown Warrensburg, MO. more

WARRENSBURG – With the sound of drums echoing throughout the University of Central Missouri recreation building, dozens of students, local citizens and people of Native American ancestry gathered Nov. 1 for the Trading Moon Powwow. more

WARRENSBURG– The Johnson County Community Health Services office is hosting a month-long community food drive in November to gather shelf-stable food, baby formula and other essentials for Johnson County residents affected by the SNAP pause caused by the current government shutdown. more

WARRENSBURG – The parking lot of Mary Jane’s Cafe was flooded with monsters, skeletons and ghouls of all sizes Thursday Oct. 30 for the restaurant’s fourth annual trunk or treat. more

KNOB NOSTER — The City of Knob Noster announced in a Facebook post last week that no late fees or shutoffs will be applied to water and sewer accounts in November during the ongoing government shutdown. more

WARRENSBURG – Food pantries and distribution centers across Johnson County are preparing for the worst as the current government shutdown threatens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and more with its extension into November. more

WARRENSBURG – For the last 24 years, Darlene Simpson has woken up, buttoned the black polo of her Sodexo uniform and headed out to her shifts at the University of Central Missouri. more

WARRENSBURG – Local artists and community members gathered Oct. 25 at the Warrensburg Community Center for the annual Mid-Missouri Artists Arts and Crafts Show. The event celebrated creativity and connection through handmade works. more