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10/10/2025
Linn VB wins Silver Division at Rolla Invitational
On Saturday, the Lady Wildcats’ volleyball team won the Silver Division of the Rolla Invitational.
“We knew going into this we were going to see many bigger schools,” said Coach Megan Russell. “We were not scared of this, and showed up not only ready to play, but compete with these bigger schools.”
On Saturday, the Lady Wildcats’ volleyball team won the Silver Division of the Rolla Invitational. “We knew going into this we were going to see many bigger schools,” said …
10/10/2025
Osage County crime rate drops 64% in 2025, among lowest in Missouri
OSAGE COUNTY — The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a major decline in crime across the county this year, with official data showing a 64% reduction in reported offenses compared to 2024.
According to statewide reporting statistics, Osage County’s summary offense rate dropped from 8.10 offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024 to just 2.91 per 1,000 in 2025. The sharp decline places Osage County among the safest 15% of counties in Missouri, a distinction local officials attribute to community partnership and proactive law enforcement.
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OSAGE COUNTY — The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a major decline in crime across the county this year, with official data showing a 64% reduction in reported offenses …
10/09/2025
Here is the Chamois, Linn, and Fatima Sports schedule for the coming week. Click here https://www.unterrifieddemocrat.com/sports/ for the latest sports coverage for the Chamois Pirates, the Linn Wildcats, and the Fatima Comets, available because of our sponsors. To become a sports booster, please email [email protected]
10/06/2025
Salary Commission split on raises for Osage County elected officials
OSAGE COUNTY — Should local officials give themselves a raise? That was the question facing the Osage County Salary Commission on Tuesday, and the answer was a divided “no.”
OSAGE COUNTY — Should local officials give themselves a raise? That was the question facing the Osage County Salary Commission on Tuesday, and the answer was a divided “no.” …
10/06/2025
Osage County Commissioners agree to purchase new whipper tractor
OSAGE COUNTY — Commissioners agreed last week that it was time to move forward on purchasing a new whipper tractor, citing both long delivery times and mounting complaints from residents about overgrown brush.
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OSAGE COUNTY — Commissioners agreed last week that it was time to move forward on purchasing a new whipper tractor, citing both long delivery times and mounting complaints from residents about …
10/05/2025
Fatima school board sets graduation date, weighs historical preservation
WESTPHALIA — In their meeting last Wednesday night, the Fatima Board of Education wrestled with competing calendars, traditions, and community feedback before deciding this year’s graduation will be held May 17, at 4 p.m. The issue dominated the board’s Sept. 17 regular meeting, drawing out memories of past conflicts and the desire to avoid new ones.
WESTPHALIA — In their meeting last Wednesday night, the Fatima Board of Education wrestled with competing calendars, traditions, and community feedback before deciding this year’s …
10/05/2025
Chamois aldermen agree to require resident to pay trash fees
CHAMOIS — Chamois aldermen narrowly approved a decision that resident Sandra Slusser would be responsible for paying $79.68 in late water and sewer fees to the city at their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Sandra Slusser had attended the August meeting to argue that she wanted the remaining balance to be forgiven because it was based on trash service. The Slusser residence had been charged for trash, but was not eligible for the service because the property was outside of city limits. Sandra Slusser was not in attendance at the September meeting.
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CHAMOIS — Chamois aldermen narrowly approved a decision that resident Sandra Slusser would be responsible for paying $79.68 in late water and sewer fees to the city at their meeting on …
10/04/2025
Support the Rock Island Trail and attend tomorrow's music fest at Gerald City Park to see national artists: The Amanda Cook Band and the Malpass Brothers. Weather is going to be great.
10/04/2025
Linn beats Harrisburg, wins four straight games
Linn traveled to Harrisburg on Monday and returned with a 7-2 victory to complete four straight wins.
In the top of the third, Linn struck first with a single run. Kenzy Hackmann reached second on two errors with one out to get the ball rolling, so to speak. Sophie Voss (3-4, RBI) added a single to put runners on the corners for Elli Dudenhoeffer (1-3, 2 RBI), whose sacrifice fly plated Hackmann.
Linn traveled to Harrisburg on Monday and returned with a 7-2 victory to complete four straight wins. In the top of the third, Linn struck first with a single run. Kenzy Hackmann reached second …
10/04/2025
Linn considers curfew ordinance, discusses language concerns at city parks
LINN — Linn City Attorney Annie Willis looked into an ordinance that would set a curfew for unaccompanied minors as requested by Chief Sam Ford at a recent city meeting. She noted that cities of varying sizes utilize such ordinances.
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LINN — Linn City Attorney Annie Willis looked into an ordinance that would set a curfew for unaccompanied minors as requested by Chief Sam Ford at a recent city meeting. She noted that cities …
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The U.D. has a long and proud history, being published in Linn since 1866.
The Unterrified Democrat has one of the greatest names in the newspaper business. How the paper got its name is an interesting story.
Lebbeus Zevely, the founder of the Unterrified Democrat, was a Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate. He had moved to Missouri from North Carolina and had many southern friends from North Carolina and southern sympathizer friends from Missouri. Zevely himself was unquestionably very loyal to the union.
On April 8, 1865, the Missouri legislature approved what was called the Drake Constitution and submitted it to the voters for ratification. The measure was intended to penalize southern sympathizers by requiring them to take a loyalty oath before being able to vote, teach, preach or sit on a jury. In that oath they had to swear they had not sympathized with the cause of the South.
Zevely, during debate in the senate, argued vehemently against the measure.
Zevely’s argument was that his constituents were honorable people who would not lie under oath and would therefore lose the right to vote, teach, preach or sit on a jury. One of his fellow senators, as a result, described him as an “unterrified Democrat.”
Fifteen months later when he started his newspaper, he named it the “Unterrified Democrat.”
Lebbeus Zevely’s son, E.M. Zevely, was also to become a state senator and owner of the paper. E.M. Zevely’s son, William Zevely, owned and ran the paper until 1969. For most of the 103 years between 1866 and 1969 the paper was owned and operated by members of the Zevely family.
In 1969 Bill Zevely, the grandson of Lebbeus Zevely, founder of the U.D., sold the paper to Norman and Jane Troesser. Ten years later the Troessers sold to the investor group of Brad Lockenvitz, Don Keough and Jack Lafferty. Twenty months after that – Sept. 1, 1980 – the paper was sold to the Vosses. On Aug. 1 2018, the U.D. was purchased by Warden Publishing.
