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Jamila Khalil

Publisher

Jamila Khalil is the publisher of the Sedalia Democrat and the Warrensburg Star-Journal, overseeing the papers' operations. She joined the Democrat staff in May 2023. Khalil has worked for a number of news organizations, including newspapers in St. Louis, Anchorage, Alaska, Los Angeles, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Kingman, Arizona, and most recently, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her roles ranged from account executive for national advertising customers to sales manager, advertising director, and publisher.

jamilak@sedaliademocrat.com
660-826-1000 ext. 1503

Nicole Cooke

Editor

Nicole Cooke is the editor for the Sedalia Democrat, overseeing all newsroom operations and assisting with news coverage of Sedalia and Pettis County. Nicole started as the Education Reporter in August 2013, switching to the city beat in May 2014. She was named editor in July 2017. She also became the editor of the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat purchased the weekly newspaper in 2020.

nicolec@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0138

Jack Denebeim

Jack Denebeim is the sports editor for the Sedalia Democrat, covering games and sports features in Sedalia and Pettis County and surrounding areas. Jack has been with the Democrat since February 2024. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2023 and previously worked as a sports editor and sports reporter for the Eudora Times from 2022-23.

jackd@sedaliademocrat.com
913-251-7635

Faith Bemiss-McKinney

Features Editor

Faith Bemiss-McKinney is the Features Editor for the Sedalia Democrat, leading the newspaper's coverage of art, food, entertainment and religion stories and community event coverage. Faith also handles the weekend Living section and assists with creating and implementing creative ideas and projects in the newsroom to increase local coverage for readers. She worked as a reporter for the Democrat from July 2013 to November 2023, when she was named the Features Editor. Prior to being a full-time reporter, she spent 16 years as a freelance writer for the paper. She has received more than a dozen accolades from the Missouri Press Association and the KC Press Club for her photography and feature writing during her time as a Democrat reporter.

faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
660-620-1334

Chris Howell

Reporter

Chris Howell is a reporter for the Sedalia Democrat, primarily covering city and county government, crime, and business. He also assists with community event and feature coverage. Chris is an award-winning reporter, receiving multiple awards from the Missouri Press Association, and has been with the Democrat since February 2021.

chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0146

Nikki Monsees

Customer Service Manager

Nikki Monsees is the Customer Service Manager for the Sedalia Democrat. Nikki had been a Classified Advertising Advisor for seven years, and rejoined the Democrat in January 2013, assisting businesses in East Sedalia with their advertising needs. In October 2014, Nikki joined the Circulation Department as the department manager and most recently combined Circulation and Classifieds departments. She also oversees customer service for the Warrensburg Star-Journal, which the Democrat purchased in 2020. She will be happy to assist customers with any needs or concerns regarding newspaper delivery or classified ads.

nikkim@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0275

Linda Gosnell

Customer Service Clerk

Linda Gosnell has been with the Sedalia Democrat since July 1971 and began also working for the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat took over ownership in 2020. Contact Linda for any circulation concerns regarding your subscription or to place your classified ad.

lindag@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0273

Celeste Forsman

Customer Service Clerk

Celeste Forsman has been with the Democrat since October 2018 and began also working for the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat took over ownership in 2020. Contact Celeste for any circulation concerns regarding your subscription or to place your classified ad.

celestek@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0272

Michele Newton

Advertising Assistant

Michele Newton is an Advertising Assistant for the Sedalia Democrat and the Plainsman. As a valued member of the sales team, Michele works with her team members to ensure the accuracy of their ads as well as working with house and national advertisers for all publications. Michele also assists the publisher in sales tracking and promotions. She has been with the Democrat since 2021. 

michelen@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0161

Christopher Thomas

Sales Consultant

Christopher Thomas is a sales consultant for the Sedalia Democrat and the Plainsman. Christopher has worked for the Democrat since October 2023, primarily helping customers in Sedalia.

christophert@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-4519