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Most of us know what it's like to ignore an alarm. A smoke detector chirps for weeks because the battery needs replacing. The check engine light stays on, but we convince ourselves the car is …
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By Dr. Bob Wauchope
Maplewood Church - Lead Pastor
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7/30/26
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Dear Editor,
Vote "no" on Amendment 5. While eliminating the state income tax sounds appealing, the fine print reveals a disastrous reality that will directly jeopardize the future of our …
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7/27/26
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According to the 1904 Sedalia Sentinel pamphlet, the Missouri Pacific Railroad Division Shops were to be opened within the next few years.
In order to secure the shops, Sedalia had to …
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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7/27/26
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I love old things, even those that show the wear and tear of a hard life.
I try to look past that wear and tear to see the beauty of what something once was. An old house that has outlived …
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By Jack Miller
Contributing Columnist
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7/27/26
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Friends, it’s too hot to work. Too hot to even think about work. And since we’re sweating through the “dog days” of summer, I’m turning over my keyboard this week to an actual dog with …
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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7/27/26
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In Luke 11, an unnamed disciple makes a simple but profound request of Jesus: "Lord, teach us to pray."
I understand that request.
Over the years I've been taught many different ways to …
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By Rev. Chance McMullin
First Christian Church
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7/23/26
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Two sad things happened to me last week. They are related to each other, even though they don’t seem to be. I would like to talk to you about both.
The first thing I would like to tell you all …
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By Liz Schleicher, Contributing Columnist
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7/23/26
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When we vote on anything – other than the President – whatever or whoever gets the most votes wins. And that’s the way it should be.
Amendment 4, however, another …
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By Deborah Mitchell, Contributing Columnist
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7/23/26
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We’re witnessing an upheaval in American politics, with two-thirds of Democrats now calling themselves socialists.
But this isn’t your ordinary socialism, as we shall see all too clearly. …
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By Doug Kneibert, Contributing Columnist
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7/23/26
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Some of today’s news headlines sound like plots straight from a science fiction book. In the past several months we have heard about the release of the Pentagon’s UFO files, a human space flight …
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By Debbie Noland
Guest Columnist
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7/23/26
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People pass by us every day; these encounters are small moments in our lives, reminding us that each interaction, however brief, connects us to the world around us. Some may speak or smile, while …
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
Contributing Columnist
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7/20/26
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One time when I was a kid, I was invited to play and have dinner at a friend's house from church. She was the preacher’s daughter, so I knew the whole family. I’d already said an enthusiastic yes …
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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7/20/26
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With all the talk in the news these days about old men and what they can and can’t do, I thought I would weigh in on the subject since I passed the “80” milestone years ago.
Before I …
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By Jack Miller
Contributing Columnist
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7/20/26
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The praiseworthy businessman of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was involved in many activities. He worked hard at his business. He probably served on the boards of other businesses …
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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7/20/26
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Picture this: you used to walk through the grocery store without giving it much thought, but lately you find yourself cutting your trip short. Carrying groceries from the car leaves you catching your …
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By Naima Farah, MD
Bothwell Regional Health Center
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7/20/26
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Steady increases in the minimum wage are encountering some serious pushback.
Last month, Oklahoma voters defeated by 10 points a proposed $15 minimum wage to be phased in over three years.
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By Doug Kneibert
Contributing Columnist
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7/16/26
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The Community Blood Center recently published a press release declaring a “blood emergency” in the Greater Kansas City metro area. The organization stated the regional blood supply has dwindled …
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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7/16/26
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Missouri voters are facing an important election in a couple of weeks. We are going to determine the future of Missouri income tax. The legislature and governor are currently suggesting …
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By Deborah Mitchell, Contributing Columnist
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7/16/26
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There is something powerful about ownership, not in the sense of control, but in the sense of value. When you pay a high price for something, you treat it differently. You protect it, prioritize it, …
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By Dr. Bob Wauchope
Maplewood Church - Lead Pastor
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7/16/26
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Dear Editor,
I'm a resident of Sedalia and have always believed that the people should be heard by our politicians. Amendment 4 allows politicians to ignore the will of the people …
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7/13/26
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