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Posted: 2/19/2017 10:39:39 AM EDT
I'm seriously considering a job offer out at Whiteman.  I have been out there on travel assignments and know a little about the area.  My family consists of kids that range from high school age to grade school age.  Being almost equal distance from the base, which town is better for the family Warrensburg or Sedalia?

Thanks in advance!


Edited 5/8/17

I made it to the area a couple weeks ago and went into escrow on a home in Warrensburg last week.  Been working like crazy since I landed here so I haven't done much research...  So I figured I ask the basic questions here.

How do I apply for a CCW?  I'm used to doing it at the DMV...  I understand there is constitutional carry but I do a modest amount of traveling so I will be needing one.  Are there residency requirements before applying?  (Idaho required 6 months of residency.)

Looking for afternoon fishing spots, the home I'm purchasing is on the South West side of town that's down the street from Lions Lake.  Is that a decently stocked place to take two younger kids?  Or is there other close by areas to venture out to.  We're used to fishing for trout with panther martins and spoons.  Do we need to change our strategy and lures?  

In a ~50 mile distance from Warrensburg is there a better place to get ribs than Kehde's in Sedalia?

I'm sure I'll have more questions later, I haven't had a chance to really settle in...  14 hours a day 6 days a week and house shopping on the side will keep you busy....

Thanks again guys!
Link Posted: 2/19/2017 2:22:24 PM EDT
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Either.  Sedelia had more shops that Warrensburg (I know my friends that line in the burg usually wind up going to Sedalia once or twice a month)

If it was me I would lube in an unincorporated area.  Just watch school districts
Link Posted: 2/20/2017 1:10:53 AM EDT
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Either.  Sedelia had more shops that Warrensburg (I know my friends that line in the burg usually wind up going to Sedalia once or twice a month)

If it was me I would lube in an unincorporated area.  Just watch school districts
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Warrensburg is a typical college town. Sedalia goes stupid every summer when the state fair rolls into town. I would suggest a bit farther south around Clinton. That puts you within a decent commute of Whiteman and easy access to KC and Springfield/Branson as well as the recreation of the Truman Lake area. The other option you might consider is the Warsaw area. The northern part of that area puts you within an easy commute of the south gates and Truman, Pomme de Terre and Lake of the Ozarks recreation areas. No matter the AO, you'll love Missouri.
Link Posted: 2/21/2017 10:51:24 PM EDT
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I do not know about the Warrensburg school system, but the Sedalia school system is somewhat sub par imho. Not bad necessarily, but should be better.  Some of the surrounding school systems get better ratings from parents in surrounding areas (Colecamp and Smithton). Warrensburg is a small college town, with all the good and bad that goes with that. Sedalia has a little more food and shopping choices, and less traffic/parking roblems.

Living in Sedalia, I occasionally see a medical specialist in Warrensburg. The hospital in Sedalia (Bothwell) is considered subpar, but unlike Warrensburg at least we have one. I was raised and currently live in Sedalia, and have a degree from UCMO spending two years there. I don't know about the difference in housing markets between the two as I commuted when going to UCMO, but Sedalia real estate is not over priced. Stay away from LaMonte and Otterville. Hughesville is also a 'run down' looking town. Clinton has lake access and hunting, but little else to recommend it and a longer commute. I'd choose Sedalia, even though Warrensburg is a little closer to Knob. But I do not know how good or poor the Warrensburg public schools are.  School quality could dictate my choice if starting over.

Edit to add: Sedalia has a better gun store store selection from what I've seen.
Link Posted: 2/22/2017 1:26:39 PM EDT
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Warrensburg sucks.

Not only is it a tiny town, it's a tiny college town.  Unless you're in your early 20 somethings and you intend to be drunk 90% of the day you don't want to be in warrensburg.
Link Posted: 2/22/2017 8:43:42 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies.  Having a good fishing spot close by is important as it is a hobby my 9yo daughter and I share that she loves.  I guess it is something I take for granted being in Idaho.  The deciding factor will be the better school system.  It looks like I can get into a pretty good house in all of the suggested areas under 200k which is well within my budget.
Link Posted: 2/22/2017 10:28:20 PM EDT
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Warrensburg sucks.

Not only is it a tiny town, it's a tiny college town.  Unless you're in your early 20 somethings and you intend to be drunk 90% of the day you don't want to be in warrensburg.
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For the main part of the city that is more correct but if you get a little farther out it isnt.

If you look you can find stuff outside city limits that will be in the price range
Link Posted: 3/3/2017 3:33:12 PM EDT
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I do not know about the Warrensburg school system, but the Sedalia school system is somewhat sub par imho. Not bad necessarily, but should be better.  Some of the surrounding school systems get better ratings from parents in surrounding areas (Colecamp and Smithton). Warrensburg is a small college town, with all the good and bad that goes with that. Sedalia has a little more food and shopping choices, and less traffic/parking roblems.

Living in Sedalia, I occasionally see a medical specialist in Warrensburg. The hospital in Sedalia (Bothwell) is considered subpar, but unlike Warrensburg at least we have one. I was raised and currently live in Sedalia, and have a degree from UCMO spending two years there. I don't know about the difference in housing markets between the two as I commuted when going to UCMO, but Sedalia real estate is not over priced. Stay away from LaMonte and Otterville. Hughesville is also a 'run down' looking town. Clinton has lake access and hunting, but little else to recommend it and a longer commute. I'd choose Sedalia, even though Warrensburg is a little closer to Knob. But I do not know how good or poor the Warrensburg public schools are.  School quality could dictate my choice if starting over.

Edit to add: Sedalia has a better gun store store selection from what I've seen.
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Sedalia schools system is the way it is because of the population. We have over 70% of students on free and reduced lunch. We also keep seeing an increase in numbers, SCJH is going to have close to 1300 students next year.
Link Posted: 3/3/2017 7:23:13 PM EDT
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Sedalia schools system is the way it is because of the population. We have over 70% of students on free and reduced lunch. We also keep seeing an increase in numbers, SCJH is going to have close to 1300 students next year.
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Have two kids there now and I'm surprised that the number of high schoolers isn't higher. Back in the early nineties they had ~1150.  It is a shame that there are not any decent secular private schools in Sedalia. Public schools probably suck in general these days going by the increased need for remedial classes in college.
Link Posted: 3/6/2017 2:16:57 PM EDT
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Have two kids there now and I'm surprised that the number of high schoolers isn't higher. Back in the early nineties they had ~1150.  It is a shame that there are not any decent secular private schools in Sedalia. Public schools probably suck in general these days going by the increased need for remedial classes in college.
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That is for the Junior High grades 6-8.
Link Posted: 3/7/2017 10:39:07 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies, I'm 95% certain I'm going to take this job.  Is the majority consensus that Warrensburg has a better school system?  That is the biggest factor I have in making a choice...  How close did the tornadoes get?  I've dealt with some severe weather but nothing like that.  I was at a 100% certainty I was going to take it, after hearing about tornadoes close by I'm slightly second guessing it.
Link Posted: 3/8/2017 10:49:35 AM EDT
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I wouldn't worry too much about tornados.  They aren't common but have hit Warrensburg before.  If you have a good basement you will be fine.
Link Posted: 3/8/2017 5:54:51 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies, I'm 95% certain I'm going to take this job.  Is the majority consensus that Warrensburg has a better school system?  That is the biggest factor I have in making a choice...  How close did the tornadoes get?  I've dealt with some severe weather but nothing like that.  I was at a 100% certainty I was going to take it, after hearing about tornadoes close by I'm slightly second guessing it.
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Everyplace has a potential for weather/natural disasters of some sort.  At least with tornadoes, 99% of the time you'll have plenty of warning that there's one coming, or likely to.  Hell, I was a couple of miles away from one of the "Warning" (not "watch) areas when these moved through a couple days ago, and you could hardly think straight around here for all the alarms going off (weather radio, TV, four cell phones...).

Limiting your prospects to areas that don't have tornadoes is cutting out a pretty sizeable chunk of the country...
Link Posted: 3/10/2017 3:29:11 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/8/2017 6:32:46 PM EDT
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Bump to update.

I made it to the area a couple weeks ago and went into escrow on a home in Warrensburg last week. Been working like crazy since I landed here so I haven't done much research... So I figured I ask the basic questions here.

How do I apply for a CCW? I'm used to doing it at the DMV... I understand there is constitutional carry but I do a modest amount of traveling so I will be needing one. Are there residency requirements before applying? (Idaho required 6 months of residency.)

Looking for afternoon fishing spots, the home I'm purchasing is on the South West side of town that's down the street from Lions Lake. Is that a decently stocked place to take two younger kids? Or is there other close by areas to venture out to. We're used to fishing for trout with panther martins and spoons. Do we need to change our strategy and lures?

In a ~50 mile distance from Warrensburg is there a better place to get ribs than Kehde's in Sedalia?

I'm sure I'll have more questions later, I haven't had a chance to really settle in... 14 hours a day 6 days a week and house shopping on the side will keep you busy....

Thanks again guys!
Link Posted: 5/8/2017 7:19:01 PM EDT
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I am not the expert, but I believe you still have to take the class and shoot the required rounds.  There are a lot of instructors on here.
Link Posted: 5/10/2017 7:36:00 AM EDT
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In a ~50 mile distance from Warrensburg is there a better place to get ribs than Kehde's in Sedalia?
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In a ~50 mile distance from Warrensburg is there a better place to get ribs than Kehde's in Sedalia?
I have been off the road for about six years so I'm not up to speed but there used to be a barbecue place in Concordia, up on I-70 . . . Warrensburg was home to Perry Fosters. I mention that reluctantly because I've had really bad meals there. I've also had good meals . . . 50 miles puts you pretty close to Kansas City which opens up all sorts of options. I believe there is a Jack's Stack location out in the southwest part of the KC area.


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We're used to fishing for trout with panther martins and spoons. Do we need to change our strategy and lures?
Trout are not native to Missouri. The Conservation Department has done a good job of creating opportunities, though. There are four "trout parks" where trout are raised in hatcheries and released into relatively natural environments of cold water streams. The nearest one to you is Bennett Spring State Park. It's about a two hour drive from your location. There are other managed populations of trout in Missouri but all of them are in the southeast and south-central part of the state. Missouri has some really good fishing opportunities . . . just not where you live. If you're looking for the best floating, fishing and other water-based recreation you're going to have to travel to the Ozarks.  

For information about trout fishing: https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout/trout-where-fish
Link Posted: 5/10/2017 7:52:24 PM EDT
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Trout are not native to Missouri. The Conservation Department has done a good job of creating opportunities, though. There are four "trout parks" where trout are raised in hatcheries and released into relatively natural environments of cold water streams. The nearest one to you is Bennett Spring State Park. It's about a two hour drive from your location. There are other managed populations of trout in Missouri but all of them are in the southeast and south-central part of the state. Missouri has some really good fishing opportunities . . . just not where you live. If you're looking for the best floating, fishing and other water-based recreation you're going to have to travel to the Ozarks.  

For information about trout fishing: https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout/trout-where-fish
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Thank you for your reply, I may have asked the question wrong....  I'm only familiar with fishing for trout....  I don't know what they stock in the little ponds in the area but do they chase lures and spoons like trout or do I need to get some other types of bait/tackle?
Link Posted: 5/10/2017 9:39:00 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/10/2017 10:12:23 PM EDT
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Thank you for your reply, I may have asked the question wrong....  I'm only familiar with fishing for trout....  I don't know what they stock in the little ponds in the area but do they chase lures and spoons like trout or do I need to get some other types of bait/tackle?  
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If I can't catch it on a Rooster Tail or a fly I'm pretty much done . . . I use spoons for eating soup.
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