May 2023
Cassville hires new finance officer
The city of Cassville has hired a Cassville High School graduate with 20 years accounting experience to be the new finance officer. Monzell Hagins, a 1999 Cassville graduate, has worked for the city of Cassville since April 2021 as deputy clerk.
Taxes show marginal gains
Barry County’s cities and county government entities generating sales tax saw marginal gains overall in April, though a smaller number made up for the losses shown by most recipients. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $751,410.75, a 2 percent increase over a year ago.
Local FFA chapters shine at state convention
Two local schools placed in the poultry evaluation career development event at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention in April, and a student at another local school was honored as a Star in Agribusiness. The Cassville FFA Chapter placed second in the poultry event, and the Wheaton FFA Chapter took fourth.
Through the Years, May 17
50 YEARS AGO: Members of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 154 of Cassville put the triple-tap on a Cassville businessman Saturday for the benefit of the American Legion Auxiliary veteran’s poppy sale. Receiving his recognition for the contributions is Russell Moore. The three young ladies among troop members assisting Saturday, from the left are: Cheryl Weigel, Holly Edmondson and Brenda Snyder. Efforts last Saturday yielded $60 for the veteran program, according to Mrs. Sue Mitchell, project chairman.
Construction picks up near Main Street
Intermittent rains late this last week diminished the city’s progress on its wastewater system upgrades, as the directional bore subcontractor did not start as expected, postponing until Monday. For the week of May 15, Public Works Director David Brock said residents expect open trench excavation to continue in the 300 Block of 11th Street (between East Street and Mill).
News briefs, May 17
Life Change will celebrate its two-year anniversary on June 3 from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Cassville United Methodist Church parking lot.
PHOTO GALLERY: Purdy High School Graduation 2023
Scenes from Purdy High School's graduation ceremony on Saturday. More than 700 photos from the event may be viewed and purchased by clicking the link in the gallery.
PHOTO GALLERY: Exeter High School Graduation 2023
Scenes from the Exeter High School graduation ceremony on Friday. More than 700 photos from the event may be viewed and purchased by clicking here.
VIDEO: Cassville teachers send students off to summer
Cassville primary, intermediate and middle school staff, along with the Cassville school district administration, gave a waving and cheering goodbye to bus riders on Friday, the last day of school.
PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest High School Graduation 2023
Scenes from Southwest High School's graduation ceremony on Thursday. To view or purchase any of the more than 1,300 photos from the event, click the link in the gallery.
