Opinion | Sedalia Democrat

Before I tell you how my mother died, I must tell you how she lived. My parents, P.T. and Annamma Chacko, enjoyed the benefits of being raised in a family that traced its Christian roots to … more

By P.C. Thomas Sedalia Bible Academy | 5/7/26

LETTER: Sedalia should reconsider new recycle center hours

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 … more

5/4/26

Manufacturing in Sedalia

The Sedalia Sentinel’s 1903-1904 pamphlet describing Sedalia noted that Sedalia had just begun to take an interest in manufacturing. The pamphlet also pointed out that factories had been … more

By Rhonda Chalfant, Contributing Columnist | 5/4/26

Looking back at a fun radio day

I miss those days when there was a little fun sprinkled into the news, something done more often in the past. I was a small part of that fun news when I worked as a newsman for KDRO Radio … more

By Jack Miller, Contributing Columnist | 5/4/26

Things I saw in Vegas

Today I ordered a chicken wrap from a server while sitting poolside at a Las Vegas hotel. She was so polite, so professional. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention — her butt cheeks were on full … more

By Gwen Rockwood Syndicated Columnist | 5/4/26

Are you stuck in a rut or comfortable?

Once or twice a month, I play cards with friends. We always play Pitch. I like the game, I understand how it all works, I know the rules and I like the fact that I don’t have to think too much. No … more

5/1/26

On April 14, the Smith-Cotton High School JROTC conducted their Cadet of the Year Board. The participants were CDT 2LT Dixon, CDT 2LT Richards, CDT SSG White, CDT SGT Dussel, CDT SSG Nandho, CDT PVT Kolasky, CDT CPL Roe, CDT 1LT Cox. These cadets had to show their knowledge of drill movements as well as history, leadership skills, and current events. On April 25, the winner of Cadet of the Year was announced. The winner was CDT 1LT Cox, representing Echo Company. S-C JROTC would like to thank the 40 & 8 for sponsoring the Cadet of the Year Board.

PHOTO: Cox named S-C JROTC Cadet of The Year

5/1/26

Trump image shocks Christian backers

The expression, “What was he thinking?” seems like an appropriate way to begin this column. The Truth Social, AI-generated illustration of President Donald Trump, dressed in robes … more

By Doug Kneibert Contributing Columnist | 5/1/26

Making biscuits and more

I read Jack Miller’s loving ode to biscuits the other day and was nodding right along with him until he said that biscuits aren’t hard to make. Obviously, Mr. Miller hasn’t attempted the … more

By Deborah Mitchell Contributing Columnist | 5/1/26

Halt the HALT Act

It’s a Friday night on Interstate 70. You’re driving from Sedalia to St. Louis for a getaway weekend. The roads are packed with semi trucks, sightseers, and Mizzou students heading home. Just … more

By Liz Schleicher Contributing Columnist | 5/1/26

The power of praying together

The new army recruit was given guard duty at 2 a.m. He did his best for a while, but around 4 a.m. he went to sleep. He awakened to find the officer of the day standing before him. Remembering the … more

By Jon Church, Pastor, Katy Park Baptist Church | 5/1/26

When a wound won’t heal, it’s time to get help

One of the biggest misconceptions about wound care is that time alone will fix the problem. Sometimes it does. Yet sometimes a wound is not improving because something more serious is getting in the … more

By Christy Goalder, RN, Clinical Program Director | 4/29/26

A tribute to the late Johnny Mann

Musical Friends will perform their second free concert on Sunday, May 3, at Wesley United Methodist Church, with a special tribute to the late composer and conductor Johnny Mann. The concert will … more

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney Contributing Columnist | 4/27/26

Finding the wisdom in words

I watch for great quotes the way kids hunt Easter eggs, eagerly peering around every corner in case a good one is nestled nearby. It’s one of my favorite parts about reading – the way some … more

By Gwen Rockwood Syndicated Columnist | 4/27/26

Biscuits and gravy

You would think a person of my size would have no complaints about food, and for the most part, you would be right. I like just about every kind of food, which may be why nice people … more

By Jack Miller Contributing Columnist | 4/27/26

Lamm describes the early courts, bar of Pettis County

Author’s note: This is not the content I promised in a previous column, but I hope you enjoy this article. The Sedalia Sentinel’s pamphlet praising Sedalia printed several articles about the … more

By Rhonda Chalfant, Contributing Columnist | 4/27/26

Sometimes doing the right thing seems ridiculous

Republican Senator Jim Justice was getting his head torn off on X, the social media network formerly known as Twitter. In fairness, he probably shouldn’t have used a chicken emoji in his … more

By Liz Schleicher, Contributing Columnist | 4/24/26

Happy days

We’ve celebrated another wedding anniversary! It’s hard to believe that we are closing in on a half-century of togetherness, but we are. This year is 42. One of my favorite … more

By Deborah Mitchell, Contributing Columnist | 4/24/26

Corporate welfare for hospitals is raising health care costs

Hospitals are not as unpopular as other health care sectors, such as drug manufacturers and insurance companies. But like other businesses, they are prone to rent-seeking and fiercely defensive of … more

By The Washington Post | 4/24/26

Sabotaged by a detour

I can’t remember how many years ago I started my habit of playing Wordle every morning. For any non-Wordlers out there, this is an online puzzle that gives players six chances to guess a particular … more

By Debbie Noland Guest Columnist | 4/24/26