Kyle Troutman: Nadean Davis — A gem in the heart of Cassville

What makes a community? While good housing, suitable schools, access to healthcare, a variety of amenities, low crime, a fair cost of living and adequate job opportunities are all measurable factors to assess a community, the most immeasurable may be the most important — the people.
Rewriting the road script

Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy said the last time the Wildcats traveled to Nevada was the worst football game he’d been a part of — that narrative was rewritten on Friday.
Grey Out Night honors Exeter sophomore

On Oct. 7, the Exeter High School volleyball team hosted Grey Out Night in honor and support of sophomore Blazi Lowe.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 15

Meet sweet Jency. She is a mixed breed pup. Her DOB is 6/18/25. Sadly, Jency and her 4 siblings were dumped at an apartment complex. They are receiving the love and care they need now at the Haven, but they deserve a better life with their own family.
Edeltraud Anna “Trudy” Nickle

Edeltraud Anna “Trudy” Nickle, 97, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
Lassoing a good time at 4-H Carnival

Ben Dillow, 7, of Cassville, plays a roping game at the 4-H Carnival, held on Saturday at the Sho-Me Plaza in Cassville on Saturday.
Larry Arnold Watts

Larry Arnold Watts, 74, from Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with health issues.
Luella “Lue” Dunbar

Luella “Lue” Dunbar, 73, of Cassville, passed away at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo., on Saturday October 11th, 2025, after a long illness of Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons. She was the daughter of Alonzo and Lucinda (Potter)Wallace, who preceded her in death.
Mary Beck

Mary Beck, 96, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at her home.
Roe Neal Strickland

Roe Neal Strickland, 78, of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away surrounded by his family.



