Editorials

Take steps to protect your identity

The Sedalia Democrat

A member of the FBI was in town this week to increase awareness of fraud and identity theft, and to provide some pointers on keeping your personal information and finances safe. It seems two important tools in fighting such crimes are a document shredder... Full story

Amtrak needs to pay its share on depot

The Sedalia Democrat

Sedalia’s railroad heritage is a point of pride for the community. The Katy Trail and Katy Depot are among the enduring reminders of our train-borne traditions.   The Amtrak depot under construction downtown is an extension of that heritage... Full story

Call for Encouraging Words

The Sedalia Democrat

  In his column published Sunday, Democrat Editor Bob Satnan shared an effort by a former co-worker who asked friends to send brief, positive notes or inspirational quotations to help buoy his father, who is battling cancer. Satnan asked Democrat... Full story

Donation thief lowest of the low

The pocket-change donation container has become an ubiquitous staple at many retail establishments. Management or workers ask customers to offer up a little coin, or some folding cash, to help a person or group who could use a little financial support. These... Full story

Local students lead the way

It is a truly wonderful thing when something positive sprouts from a negative. That certainly is the case with the Sedalia Student Leadership Council.The organization was created in the 2006-07 school year; Sam Hill, then a junior at Sacred Heart, was... Full story

Rally behind downtown businesses during construction

The Sedalia Democrat

Will construction of the downtown streetscape project disrupt businesses and cause some inconvenience for shoppers? Absolutely it will. But this effort certainly appears to be a prime example of “short-term pain for long-term gain.” And... Full story

Horn ready, able to lead

The Sedalia Democrat

In addressing her fellow City Council members and those in attendance during Monday’s public forum at City Hall, mayoral candidate Elaine Horn made it clear that she would accept and support the panel’s decision in appointing a successor... Full story

Malcontent's view: Don't like the rules? Then sue

The Sedalia Democrat

Media celebrities come from all walks of life anymore, and the past weekend introduced us to yet another.   Tyler Frost, a 17-year-old student at Heritage Christian School in Findlay, Ohio, is making headlines for being suspended from that institution... Full story

The difference that piece of paper makes

The Sedalia Democrat

Rud Hayes — later to be better known as President Rutherford B. Hayes — upon his graduation in 1843 from Kenyon College ruminated about the magnitude of the day:   “After that came commencement day — that great day for... Full story

Distracted driving a doggone shame

The Sedalia Democrat

Cell phone? Yup. Eating or drinking? Sure. Changing the CD in the stereo. Certainly. We’ve heard of all of these causes for distracted driving leading to a collision. But the story in Tuesday’s edition of The Democrat introduced a new one... Full story

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