“I opened my eyes And looked up at the rain, And it dripped in my head And flowed into my brain, And all that I hear as I lie in my bed Is the slishity-slosh of the … more

It is purported that John Wesley would begin his small group meetings with the question, “How is it with your soul?” In today’s times, this seems especially deeper than our usual, … more

Between 1875 and 1883, the Rev. Edwin Brown platted three additions to Sedalia far to the east of the city center, where the original plat and other early subdivisions were located. The additions, … more

I never thought that I would live to see a “Ministry of Truth” department within the United States Government. In fact, the thought never crossed my mind until I read about it last week. … more

I’m officially the ninth and final editor to lead a Democrat newsroom at 700 S. Massachusetts Ave. By the time you read this, we will no longer be operating on Massachusetts Avenue. If … more

Happy May Day! May Day is an ancient European festival celebrating the coming of the summer. Across the pond, it’s still observed today, and in some countries, it’s one of the … more

As I read the news last week, I was transported back to Watergate – when Richard Nixon was assuring us that he wasn’t a crook, although Bernstein and Woodward were telling us every … more

Although it’s old news by now, I want to go back to U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s suspension from Twitter, for it has a lot to tell us about how Big Tech operates. What terrible offense … more

It’s baseball season. My son is back to going to practice with his rec league team. Every practice, the coaches are helping the boys improve on the fundamentals of the game. Throwing and … more