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Sedalia council hears Scott Joplin Foundation report, approves transfer of Maple Leaf Park
Summary
The Sedalia City Council heard the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation’s annual report and approved conveyance of Maple Leaf Park to the foundation, while reaffirming prior festival funding and recognizing the foundation’s economic impact.
The Sedalia City Council on Feb. 25 heard a detailed presentation from the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation and voted to convey Maple Leaf Park (105 North Lamine Avenue) to the foundation.
John Simmons, speaking for the foundation, reviewed recent festival metrics and outreach efforts and asked the council to continue support the group’s work preserving Scott Joplin’s musical legacy. Simmons said the foundation’s 2025 festival represented performers from 37 states and three countries and sold 1,404 concert tickets; he estimated a…
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