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Too many missed out on 'A Taste of Soul'
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Those who did not attend the “A Taste of Soul” concert Saturday night at the Liberty Center missed out on more than they will ever know. The rousing, uplifting production marked the... Full story

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Farmers’ market looks to grow the right way
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It is difficult to judge the levels of success of... Full story
Council's stealth meeting leaves public in the dark
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The Sedalia City Council had a strategic planning... Full story
Keep school budget cuts out of classroom
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The state is facing a cash crunch, so entities... Full story

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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
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
Ross Dey, longtime Smith-Cotton baseball coach, died of cancer in October.
'Dey Field' has a nice ring to it
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 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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