Columns

McMullen: On the hunt for the Beaman Monster

By Travis McMullen

“Take care out in those woods. Northwest Pettis County is an unforgiving place after dark. The monster owns the night. Turkey, Muddy, Heath creeks are its preferred paths — chicken is its favorite food. The monster has also been linked... Full story

Harlan: We need to talk about racism

By Dr. Margaret L. Harlan

Watching the construction of the magnificent new Landmark Building over the past year has been fascinating. It has been great to see all the trucks, equipment, and work crews and think of all the much-needed employment this project has provided at... Full story

Ripley: Coach Dey was a real throwback

James Ripley

In an ever-changing world where, with a few strokes on a keyboard, we can send our thoughts around the world and back in seconds, there are still welcome reminders of our past. Occasionally we still find ourselves at a filling station with lighted... Full story

Satnan: Reader Input Panel offers views on coverage

Bob Satnan

A few weeks ago, I invited readers to join our Reader Input Panel to help us ensure that The Democrat is meeting your information and entertainment needs. Some local residents stepped up, and we asked them in what areas they would like to see The... Full story

McMullen: A Democrat ghost story

By Travis McMullen

The average reader of The Sedalia Democrat might assume that someone like me who writes for the paper twice a week visits the physical offices of The Sedalia Democrat quite often, but that isn’t the case. I e-mail my columns to my editor and I... Full story

Nolen: Do all we can to keep kids safe

By Rose M. Nolen

The number of young girls who seem to be disappearing lately from their own neighborhoods is alarming. And when the full story is told, it is shocking to learn how many sexual predators populate some of these neighborhoods. It’s really hard to... Full story

Parkhurst: Norsemen change their plans

Richard Parkhurst

We met at Missouri Valley College, home of the “Vikings,” more than 50 years ago. This is not a story about a college reunion, and not really about the college itself. But rather what connects us in a way that holds us together; forming... Full story

Chalfant: Flambeau Club benefits city

By Rhonda Chalfant

Many political parties have functioned during the nation’s history, some for only a few years and other for longer periods. Many, such as the Know-Nothings and the Bull Moose Party, appeared briefly in response to specific issues and quickly... Full story

McMullen: Happiness is a plastic gun

Travis McMullen

There’s something oddly fascinating about someone attempting to rob a convenience store with a plastic gun. As reported by The Sedalia Democrat, someone attempted to make a money withdrawal from a local Break Time with the old “this... Full story

Telhorst: Internet plan may harm private sector

Richard Telhorst

As hopeful applicants around the country scramble to take advantage of more than $7 billion dollars in federal stimulus funds to expand the reach of the Internet, policy makers both in Missouri and Washington need to watch carefully how the money... Full story

Columns Archives