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Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county government dipped slightly in November, ending Cassville’s 16-month streak of gains. Overall, however, income rose because of higher collections from the county’s newer law enforcement sales tax.

An Exeter woman died on Dec. 15 in a wreck at 6 p.m. on Farm Road 1010, six miles west of Exeter.

The Cassville Rotary Rodeo has earned a distinction among International Professional Rodeo Association Members. Cassville’s rodeo was voted in the Top 5 New Rodeos of the Year.

businesses After nearly 13 years with the city of Cassville and the last seven as city administrator, Steve Walensky has announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2024. Walensky, who took on the role of works director in 2011 and moved to city administrator in 2016, said he has greatly enjoyed his time working with the mayor, city council and the residents of Cassville.

Every year, the community comes together for a special cause, the annual Share Your Christmas event. Share Your Christmas is a program through the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center, with help from the First Baptist Church and the Cassville United Methodist Church, to make sure children throughout the county have gift for Christmas day.