Late nineteenth century writer and Sedalia booster I. “MacD.” Demuth, credited with writing the History of Sedalia section of the 1882 History of Pettis County, also wrote two editions of a boosterish book called “A Feast of Cold Facts.” more

October 7, 1938, is the date that appears on my driver’s license, and all the other legal documents I have signed over the past years, which means every year I am forced to acknowledge that I have grown another year older. more

Sometimes you just feel like a plump toad sitting in hot gravel. more

I’ve never claimed to know the answer to our burgeoning immigration problem. more

So, Tylenol causes autism right? The President and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said as much in a controversial recent press conference, citing several “clinical and laboratory” studies. more

In the special session that ended Sept. 12, lawmakers approved measures that would block the ballot process that delivered medical marijuana, Medicaid expansion, reproductive care, and paid sick leave more

I’m having trouble with the days becoming shorter, so it’s goodbye sun and hello to fall and winter. more

I was rummaging through an old file cabinet a few days ago, which holds some of my less memorable writing projects, when I uncovered an old memo book that I used while in the Navy. more

Jefferson School at 305 East Chestnut Street, was the smallest of Sedalia’s Elementary Schools. more

Once again, cattle producers are faced with dry soil conditions which have prevented expected fall growth of cool-season grass pastures. Many are now feeding hay, but are hoping for moisture to stimulate some regrowth for grazing. At the risk of sounding like a broken record due to dry fall conditions in the past few years, below are some management reminders to consider when dealing with limited to no fall pasture growth. more

Hold your head up. Not just because you're a fine, upstanding human being. Not just because it makes you look better in photos. Do it because, if you don't stop staring down at your phone so much, you might end up with a case of hump-neck. more

“Inside each of us,” says author Robin Moore, “is a natural-born storyteller waiting to be released.” I believe this, and here’s why. more

I was looking at our church logo the other day wondering if it was time to change it. Had our old logo run it’s course? Well, I haven’t answered that question yet, but it got me to thinking about logos these days. Logos are important in businesses and organizations because they catch your attention and soon you identify the logo with the business. For instance, the golden arches are very familiar; you already know I am talking about McDonalds. Another recognizable logo is the “swoosh;” you already know I am talking about Nike. Companies pay big money to develop a logo. Most logos convey messages as well, such as: victory, happiness, status. But, how about the church, what is our logo? more

By now you’re no doubt aware that there are people in this world who spend their working hours trying to steal your money. more

Another week, another Supreme Court decision from the Shadow Docket, overturning the lower courts’ decisions, making the justice system look bad. This one allows the President to fire a political appointee from an agency without cause – until the case winds its way through the courts. Basically, what should be a slam dunk because of 90 years of precedent isn’t. As if we don’t know what they’re going to do when the case has “wound its way” to the Supremes again. more

Jefferson School was Sedalia’s smallest elementary school. It was located in far eastern Sedalia, at 305 East Chestnut. The administration, faculty, and staff worked diligently to be sure the school was doing all it could to help its students. more

To look at me, you might think there is nothing I wouldn’t eat, but you would be wrong. more

When you hear the word “midwife,” many people immediately think of childbirth, and that’s understandable. However, midwives can see patients in an office setting for many different reasons as well as deliver babies in the hospital. In fact, the word midwife comes from Old English and literally means “with women.” It is a role with deep historical roots and perfectly captures the essence of our work, which is to provide compassionate and comprehensive care alongside women throughout their lives. more

Little did we know that a stop at a breakfast/brunch spot in Kansas City would yield excellent and tasty food, as well as being a hotspot for several reasons. more

Many moons ago, William Jewell students carried on a tradition after Christmas break called “Tatler Review.” It was a variety show of sorts, where each of Jewell’s four sororities paired with a fraternity to produce a 20-minute musical comedy skit. In reality, Tatler was simply a way for us to avoid studying for the first four weeks of the second semester, and, more important, to find dates for the Panhellenic formal at the end of February. Invariably, each sorority-fraternity group generated at least one “Tatler Romance” and many more Panhellenic dates. more