Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

Sales tax revenues up in ‘24

Despite December sales tax distributions falling 3% below a year ago, reports from Barry County cities and county government entities showed widespread gains over 2023, though some reflected very small revenue increases. Totals for 2024, compared to income before the COVID-19 pandemic surge in local shopping, show how sales and use tax now completely power local government operations.

Cassville seeking input on projects

The City of Cassville, with assistance from the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments, will hold three consecutive public hearings on Tuesday to discuss the city’s submission of applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation (MIT) Program to assist the community in implementation of three potential projects to improve infrastructure and enhance critical facility operations during and after disasters. The meetings will be held at 5 p.m., 5:15 p.m.

Through the Years, Jan. 1

30 years ago  December 28 1994 — WELLS SIGNS OPEN SHOP PACT; PLANNING EXPANSION Wells Aluminum Inc., with manufacturing plants in Cassville and Monett has signed a one year contract with the Teamsters Union as a result of a ballot…