Cassville

Through the Years, Nov. 27

November 27, 2024

40 YEARS AGO: FIRST PLACE PARADE ENTRIES — The floats pictured above and below received first place recognition in Cassville’s Christmas parade here Saturday evening. Each received $150 first prize money from the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce.

Fly fishing group angles at Roaring River

November 27, 2024

Eight-year-old Harper Lester, left, of Cassville, accepts a bowl of chili from Sharon Yoker, fellowship coordinator for the Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Club, at a club gathering at Roaring River State Park on Saturday.

Donnie Spears: Peace and comfort

November 27, 2024

This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. The thing every one of us looks for in so many different places and different ways today: true peace.

November 27, 2024

The Purdy Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m., with line-up at the Purdy High School parking lot by 9:30 a.m.

Kyle Troutman: My double rainbow

November 20, 2024

As I left the office at about 4:50 p.m. Monday, a bright, orange haze had set in from the west following an afternoon of rainstorms.

A little rain, a lot of bow!

November 20, 2024

Rainstorms on Monday afternoon moved through at dusk, resulting in a large, vibrant double rainbow arching over Cassville to the southwest. The scene lasted about 10-15 minutes, with many residents stopping to take photos of the light show. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com

Lady Wildcats bring back 8 letterwinners

November 20, 2024

With eight of the Lady Wildcats’ nine letterwinners from the 2023-2024 season returning to the fold, the Cassville girls basketball team has its sights set on being the first team above .500 since 2017-2018.

Jon Horner: Giving thanks for gratitude

November 20, 2024

I’ve always loved Thanksgiving Day — it is one of those traditions that has meant a lot to me and my family throughout my 61 years on this planet. One of the reasons for my warm feelings for this day are the fond memories from Thanksgivings in the past.

Freedom celebrates Silver Jubilee

November 20, 2024

3 original employees still work at Cassville-based bank Twenty-five years ago, 23 investors were awarded a bank charter and, within a week, funded a community bank intent on meeting customer needs at a local level. On Nov.

November 20, 2024

Cassville ballot measure would send revenue to general fund The city of Cassville is proposing an adult-use marijuana sales tax in April, aiming to tap into a revenue stream previously unavailable in spite of its location. In October, the city approved annexing the Cassville Dispensary, located at 15335 Hwy.