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The drubbing Democrats took Nov. 5 — losing both the presidency and the Senate (Republicans held the House) — began with the party’s ticket.
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By Doug Kneibert
Contributing Columnist
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11/14/24
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Dear readers:
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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11/14/24
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A recent visit with former Sedalian Colter Jackson, now a children's author and illustrator, made me fall in love with our local library again.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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11/14/24
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The cookbooks are out. The tried and true recipes are marked – and even a couple of new ones.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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11/14/24
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Recently, I have been reflecting on my stage of life. I have been happily married to my high school sweetheart for the last 28 years. I have two wonderful kids who are married to great spouses who love them. I have three grandkids who are a daily blessing.
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By Bob Wauchope
Lead Pastor at Maplewood Church
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11/13/24
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In 1898 when troops were called after the U.S. declared war on Spain in an attempt to help Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other Caribbean islands gain freedom from Spanish control, Sedalia’s Second Regiment, a National Guard Unit, volunteered. They were sent to Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis for training, drill, and medical evaluation.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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11/11/24
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As some of the people who read my columns might remember my wife and I lived in the country most of our married life and moved into Sedalia less than five years ago.
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By Jack Miller
Contributing Columnist
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11/11/24
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The interstate that connects my town to neighboring towns is under construction. It's going from two lanes to a much needed three. But during the road's growing pains, construction workers have erected a concrete barrier that runs along the left-hand side of the road right next to the yellow boundary line. And that short but solid wall? It scares me.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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11/11/24
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As early as 1880 the idea of combining American Bison (Buffalo) with a bovine breed (cattle) was in the minds of some early cattle ranchers. With bodies perfectly adapted to the environment, Bison herds as far as the eye could see flourished with absolutely no human care or intervention.
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By Mark Borgman,
Vendor at the Sedalia Area Farmers Market
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11/11/24
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As I enter my eighth decade, I should expect the sadness that comes with everyone else’s getting older along with me. Until now, the people who have touched my life and have departed this earth have been a generation older – or more – than I.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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11/7/24
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As you read this, the warming shelter of Pettis County hosted at St Patrick chapel of St. Vincent de Paul parish is working on securing enough volunteers from the entire Pettis County Community.
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By Fr. Joe Corel,
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
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11/7/24
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The Spanish presence in Cuba began shortly after Columbus landed in the western hemisphere in 1492. The Spanish government soon sent soldiers to claim the land as colonies of Spain.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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11/4/24
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As I drove past Centennial Park on East 16th Street the other day, I suddenly realized it had been at least a year since I had visited my commemorative brick at the park.
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By Jack Miller
Contributing Columnist
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11/4/24
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This week, as the election approached, my thoughts were on kindness. With so much "garbage" slinging on both sides, it hardly feels like my America, the one I grew up with.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
Democrat Columnist
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11/4/24
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If I didn't have to share mental space with an inner 12-year-old, I would've already put on a pair of progressive glasses or bifocals and been done with it. That's what most people my age do.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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11/4/24
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As Americans, we don’t have much influence on the U.S. Supreme Court. The president, who we indirectly elect via the Electoral College, decides who to appoint, and then the U.S. Senate votes whether or not to confirm.
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By Joshua Holzer
Missouri Independent
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10/31/24
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Dear Editor,
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10/31/24
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Finally. The election is coming to a close.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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10/31/24
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As you walk into your polling place this Tuesday you will likely find a quiet, almost somber atmosphere with elderly volunteers and little booths for secrecy. As we participate in our election on Tuesday, I wanted to write to you about that secrecy. Is your vote truly done in secret?
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By Travis Battershell
Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church
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10/30/24
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Dear Editor,
Watching TV, I saw an ad that showed all Missouri pro-sports teams ALL support amendment No. 2 and had some questions. Is it only corporate support? Have all the players and …
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10/30/24
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