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My priority has always been, and will continue to be, putting the people of Sedalia first.
As elected leaders, we will not always agree, and there will be times when difficult questions need to …
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9/7/26
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Dear Editor,
Now that the primaries are over, and the fair news is slowing down, can we expect to see highlights and Questions and Answers from the Democratic candidates?
It was nice …
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8/31/26
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Dear Editor,
Although it has been several years since I found myself a candidate, I remember the good ol’ days in which if you wanted to print a “contrast” (hit) piece or run a negative …
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7/27/26
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Dear Editor,
I read two articles in the July 17th edition of the Sedalia Democrat which were of great interest to me. One was by contributing columnist Deborah Mitchell, and the other was …
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7/20/26
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I'm asking everyone reading this to vote NO on Amendment 5 which is on the August 2026 ballot.
Amendment 5 would do away with paying income tax which sounds like a good deal for all the …
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7/20/26
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Dear Editor,
Missouri voters must say "no" to Amendment 5. While the promise of eliminating the state income tax sounds appealing, the fine print reveals an unfair shift that targets our most …
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7/16/26
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Dear Editor,
As a lifelong Missourian and proud Sedalian, I have had the opportunity to watch many individuals serve our community. Few have done so with the integrity, dedication, and …
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7/13/26
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Dear Editor,
Missourians deserve a government that answers to the majority, not one that allows a small minority to hold the rest of the state hostage. That is why I urge my fellow …
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7/13/26
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Dear Editor,
Article 1, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution makes a profound declaration: “That all political power is vested in and derived from the people; that all government of right …
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7/13/26
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Dear editor,
Faith Bemiss-McKinney's column entitled "The art of listening," published on July 7, 2026, is worth re-reading over and over. She expertly describes "the listening exercise" …
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7/9/26
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Dear Editor,
I’ve been around here for well past 70 years.
I have the memories of working in hay fields west of town amid beautiful surroundings – an invaluable experience for a young …
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6/25/26
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Dear Editor,
Doug, you are correct about this being an uphill battle because we are fighting Big Money - not Right from Wrong. You are incorrect about the DNR issuing a permit because they …
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6/15/26
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Dear Editor,
As a grandmother and retired elementary educator, I appreciated Gavin Moore’s article, “PHONES DOWN: Missouri schools adjust to phone ban.”
I believe constant …
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6/4/26
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Here in Pettis County, we take pride in looking out for our neighbors, especially our seniors. These Missourians spent their lives building our communities, raising families, working our farms and …
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6/4/26
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Dear Editor,
I would like to suggest that the City of Sedalia reconsider the new hours of operation for the recycle center on U Highway.
I understand that the change may be in …
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5/4/26
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Dear Editor,
Hello Friends and Neighbors.
I want to encourage your family to be active participants in an organized religion.
In addition to the everlasting promises associated …
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3/30/26
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Dear Editor,
Congratulations to Smith-Cotton High School for its outstanding football coaching hire.
Mike Franklin’s abilities to coach and inspire young men are obvious from the …
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1/29/26
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Dear Editor,
I went to your office today with my Memaw to find out some important information about Jesse James and the Sedalia Democrat.
I am learning about Jesse and John Newman …
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1/22/26
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Dear Editor,
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1/15/26
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The people serve the government
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10/7/25
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