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Gayla Hall: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
I want to win this position because I want our students to have the best possible education that we can provide, and I want our teachers, administrators, and staff to have a great and fulfilling career. My daughter is currently a Junior and my Mother is the High School Business teacher, so I have a lot of investment regarding the school district.
Purdy schools planning improvements
Purdy schools are reviewing the state’s assessment of the district and looking at ways to improve school performance. The state released its annual performance review earlier this month.

Doug Henry: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
To continue serving my community, the students, and the staff of the Southwest School District. 2.
Celebrate Recovery — Where are they now
Chelsey Keeney, of Washburn, told her story of recovery 2 years ago, on March 31, 2021. Keeney’s Celebrate Recovery testimony was part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.

6 inches of rain fall in County
Portions of Barry County saw more than 6 inches of rainfall from 4 p.m. on Thursday through Friday, leading to extensive road flooding, but sparing most buildings.
State Rep. weighs in on fertilizer practices
State Rep. Scott Cupps, R-Shell Knob, said the poultry- processing wastewater residuals being land-applied in southwest Missouri by Denali and Synagro can be a beneficial soil amendment.
Barry County man pleads to meth distribution
A rural Aurora man has pleaded guilty in federal court to three charges relating to a year-and-a-half of methamphetamine distribution in Barry County. In the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Brian Hall, 45, of Aurora, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit money laundering and possession of a firearm.

Jon Horner: Cassville School Board Questionnaire
As a CHS graduate, I love our school. I loved going to school here and I’m so proud of the fact that my kids are also CHS graduates.

Rebecca Henningson: Cassville School Board Questionnaire
I want to ensure the completion of the performing arts center and continue to support projects and programs that maintain excellent academic opportunities for students. 2.
News Briefs, March 29
The Crowder Cassville Student Nursing Association will host a Family Easter Event on Friday from 4:308 p.m. at the Crowder Community Building, located at 4020 N.