Three Sedalia banks closed in late 1931 and early 1932 — the Citizens National Bank, the Sedalia Trust Company and the Sedalia National Bank. The reasons for their closings were different. … more

Most who read my column will already know that my father-in-law, Frank Lefevers, lost his long battle with cancer last week. As you read this, we will be laying him to rest. Over the past … more

It’s been a rough start, Chiefs fans. After several winning seasons and back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, a 1-2 record can feel disappointing. It’s the first time the Chiefs have … more

I’m a “true crime buff.” It all started with the TV series “Unsolved Mysteries” when I was a little girl. Our whole family watched it, and my mom would tape episodes on … more

Today, words are swirling around in my head like the leaves that will soon fall from the trees – or the leaves that ended up in the street after the storm the other day. I attribute that to the … more

I’m a bit late, but happy 200th birthday anniversary, Missouri. You might be interested to know that the debate over how to pronounce your name has continued to this very day. As we all … more

With the situations that we are facing in this world today, we have a need to put a little more love in our hearts toward our fellow man.   The 13th chapter of 1st Corinthians tells us … more

Like many people during this pandemic, I cut my activities quite a bit, and until recently I had spent most of my time in my house watching television.   The biggest downside to this lack … more

Cancer Sucks! That’s a term that we hear quite often because it affects so many people, but it is as accurate a statement that can be made when it strikes home. Many of you read that … more

Citizens National Bank closed on Nov. 6, 1931, following the death by suicide of bank president William Powell. Bank examiners began to review the bank’s records to discover the condition of … more