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Sedalia mayoral campaign lesson: Better safe than sorry

The hard lesson learned this week by Sedalia mayoral candidate Joe Zaremba is one that should resonate with anyone considering running for public office.As reported by The Democrat’s Matthew Steingraber, Zaremba waited until the deadline day... Full story

We'll count Amtrak cash when it comes

It was welcome news Saturday not only that an Amtrak official was on hand for the Grand Kick Off and Reception to launch Sedalia’s sesquicentennial activities, but also that he was here for more than punch and cake.Marc Magliari, media... Full story

State lawmakers need to stick to state’s issues

When it comes to wasting time and money, nothing beats grandstanding politicians. Recent case in point: Missouri House Concurrent Resolution No. 18, passed Wednesday night. The non-binding resolution, sponsored by Rep. John Diehl, R-St. Louis, is a... Full story

Well Said: Will Durst

“The official excuse reeked of recycling. ‘The information was there but nobody connected the dots.’ Connected the dots? This guy paid $3,000 for his ticket with cash, didn’t have a passport, flew sans checked baggage after... Full story

Election slates are set, now voters go to work

The roster of candidates for the April 6 election provides some familiar faces as well as a collection of newcomers. Voters now have about six weeks to figure out who from that mix displays the qualities worthy of garnering their support.Sedalia... Full story

Local residents provide aid to needy when needed most

A collection of stories published in The Democrat last week stand as testaments to the enduring generosity of local residents. The Sedalia Salvation Army set a fundraising goal of $85,000 for the 2009 holiday campaign. Local donors blasted past... Full story

Resident's effort to become U.S. citizen laudable

The Sedalia Democrat

Marlene Kopplin’s path to citizenship is a reminder of the gift that most of us received at birth, a gift that far too many residents of the United States take for granted.As reported by The Democrat’s Tonya Fennell, Kopplin, who was... Full story

Drug suspect's story a warning to others

Angelica Monteer is alive, which is more than far too many methamphetamine addicts can say. She also says she has seen the error of her ways and the impact of her decisions, which also separates her from most people who end up in the drug’s... Full story

'Dey Field' has a nice ring to it

The Sedalia Democrat

The Sedalia Park Board on Thursday approved a collection of contracts for renovation work at Liberty Park Stadium. A goal in the makeover is to maintain the facility’s historic characteristics. Another move that would honor the historic... Full story

Think pink to help out kids

The Sedalia Democrat

The pink flamingo has become one of the iconic symbols of American kitsch, a beacon of yard-oriented humor and hubris (let’s face it, it takes a certain level of gumption to embrace “tacky” to that extent).But for the Boys and... Full story

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