July 6, 2026
Editor, As the Sheriff of Cedar County, I am writing to express my strong support for Amendment 6, which seeks to reinstate the collection of the $3 court fee for guilty pleas in criminal cases. This modest fee has been a crucial source of funding for the Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement System since its inception in
Please vote Nov. 5. If you need to register, you can do it at the Community Center, library, health department or online, and the courthouse. Show proof of residence, and driver’s license; address has to match. Persons who won’t be 18 until Nov. 5, can register at the courthouse. Register by Oct. 9. The Democrat’s
Editor, Like many people I have been trying to understand this Amendment 3 issue that all of us in Missouri are going to be voting on in the November 5 election. I have read articles, legislative arguments and even posts on Facebook. There are ads on television. There is no escape. It is just shy
Is the United States to be stolen by communists? Venezuela’s elections have been stolen by Maduro. The last election the opposition party got 70 % of the vote, but he’s still in power. Despite untold riches in gold and oil, Venezuelans suffer with poverty and oppression. Twenty Thousand have fled. Russia, China, Iran and Cuba
Editor: Most of us believe in an America where everyone had the freedom to thrive. Americans across races and places are rejecting MAGA Republicans who try to decide our futures for us. This election, lets show who we truly are: a place that chooses freedom over control by the few, hope over hatred, moving forward
I was sad to see the article in the paper that was pro abortion. The baby has rights, too. Right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A worker for Planned Parenthood quit about 10 years ago because of what she saw the Planned Parenthood does with the aborted body parts. She said Planned
Editor: I am writing to urgently request a retraction of false statements made on social media, which have been circulated widely within our community. These statements allege that I have stolen property and have engaged in illegal activities against another person. Such allegations are entirely unfounded and untrue. These defamatory remarks have significantly damaged my
Sadly, the Kiwanis Club of Cedar County was recently the victim of a theft. Their equipment was stolen, and without insurance, replacing it is a huge challenge. While the trailer was recovered, it’s now unusable, and NONE of their equipment was found. Their dedication to our kids is heart-warming, and we can’t let them be
Editor: In reply to the Feb. 7 letter about Gov. Parson and medical issues in Missouri, several clarifications are needed. First, it’s telling that this letter never once uses the word at the heart of this issue: abortion. The letter tiptoed around the topic using euphemisms like “private healthcare decisions.” No one of any party
Here is a little City of Stockton History for anyone who is interested. In the early 1980,s and prior to that, the City of Stockton only had a city Marshall / night watchman. The Sheriff’s Office at the time helped as much as they could (keep in mind that there may have been only one
