Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Monett Balloon Glow lights up dusk

The Monett Regional Airport hosted its first Balloon Glow on July 10 at sunset, attracting a large crowd and three balloons.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at Monett meeting

More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
K-9 hired, Chief Daoud retires
Monett City Council began its meeting on July 9 with the swearing in of a new addition to the Police force.
100 attend program on Monett caves

The Monett Historical Society heard its first presentation on Monett’s caves at its July membership meeting.
Cubs ready to roar on the gridiron

The foundation has been laid — now, the Monett Cubs are looking to take the next step.
Youthful Lady Cubs eager to grow

Entering her second season at the helm of the Monett Lady Cubs softball program, head coach Kaesha George knows this year’s team will rely heavily on youth. Rather than viewing that as a challenge, she sees it as an opportunity.
News Briefs, August
The American Red Cross will host the Monett Area Blood Drive on Monday, Aug. 17, from 1-6 p.m., at First Freewill Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall, located at 107 West Sycamore in Monett.
Walk down memory lane back to school

Welcome the new school year with a walk down memory lane at the Monett Historical Society and Museum.
Sooter Scoops proving to be teacher fave at Monett School District
Isaac Sooter, assistant superintendent of curriculum at Monett School District, introduced board members to a teacher favorite — Sooter Scoops — ice cream treats dispensed monthly among educators as he and instructors have a casual visit concerning educational methodologies that seem to be successful among students, and discuss ways to improve student success.




