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Joe Andrews is the interim managing editor of the Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal. Joe officially joined the Democrat newsroom in July 2024, but has contributed to the paper as the Star-Journal's sports editor since January 2021. He is an award-winning journalist and has received several awards from the Missouri Press Association. Joe previously worked as a sports writer for the St. Joseph News-Press.

joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
660-530-0138

Nikki Monsees is the Customer Service Manager for the Sedalia Democrat. Nikki had been a Classified Advertising Advisor for seven years, and rejoined the Democrat in January 2013, assisting businesses in East Sedalia with their advertising needs. In October 2014, Nikki joined the Circulation Department as the department manager and most recently combined Circulation and Classifieds departments. She also oversees customer service for the Warrensburg Star-Journal, which the Democrat purchased in 2020. She will be happy to assist customers with any needs or concerns regarding newspaper delivery or classified ads.

nikki.monsees@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0275

Jack Denebeim is the sports editor for the Sedalia Democrat, covering games and sports features in Sedalia and Pettis County and surrounding areas. Jack has been with the Democrat since February 2024. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2023 and previously worked as a sports editor and sports reporter for the Eudora Times from 2022-23.

jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0142

Chris Howell is a reporter for the Sedalia Democrat, primarily covering city and county government, crime, and business. He also assists with community event and feature coverage. Chris is an award-winning reporter, receiving multiple awards from the Missouri Press Association, and has been with the Democrat since February 2021.

chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0146

Faith Bemiss-McKinney is a reporter for the Sedalia Democrat converging features, arts and entertainment across the region.

faith.bemiss@sedaliademocrat.com

Linda Gosnell has been with the Sedalia Democrat since July 1971 and began also working for the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat took over ownership in 2020. Contact Linda for any circulation concerns regarding your subscription or to place your classified ad.

linda.gosnell@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0273

Vanessa Schardan is a sales consultant for the Sedalia Democrat and the Plainsman. Vanessa has worked for the Democrat since April 2024, primarily helping customers in Pettis, Benton and Morgan counties.

vanessa.schardan@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0149

Ella Beknazarova is a sales consultant for the Sedalia Democrat and has worked for the Democrat since April 2025 primarily helping customers in Sedalia and Pettis County.

ella.banakh@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-4519