Cassville

TroutMom Says — Jordan Troutman: This episode of the American healthcare system is called: The woman’s body
Two years ago, I wrote a column about Missouri Amendment 3 and the importance of protecting a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body.

Staff View — Sheila Harris: Convoluted by design: Part two
There’s a jingle circulating, designed to remind people how to vote on the mass of amendments when they get to the polls: “Yes on 6, the rest are tricks.”

Through the Years, Oct. 28
30 YEARS AGO: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDERWAY AT ROARING RIVER STATE PARK — Construction on the $4 million-plus lodge complex is running right on schedule. The 47,000-square-foot facility, which will contain a retail store, 26 guest rooms, a restaurant and administrative offices, is the largest construction project in Missouri state park history.
Pick a bag of weeds — get hot dog and drink!
The Barry County Community Garden invites the community to lend a hand and enjoy a free lunch during its fall cleanup event. “Volunteers of all ages are welcome,” a press…

Where does it come from?
Izaak Henbest, Cassville FFA member, explains how a seed spreader works during the annual Food for America event at the district.

Top seed secured
By the time the Wildcats suit up for their Class 3, District 6 semifinal on Nov. 6, they will have gone 35 days and 99 minutes and 47 seconds of game time without allowing a score.

Lyons siblings named All-Conference
Nathan Lyons, left, and Hattie Lyons, both freshmen at Cassville High School, were each named Big 8 All-Conference runners at the Big 8 XC Conference Championships 2026 on Oct. 20 in Cassville.
News Briefs, Oct. 28
The Barry County Republican Rally will be held Monday, Nov. 2 at the Cassville High School at 5:30 p.m.

Middle schoolers compete in Big 8
The Cassville Middle School cross country teams competed in the Big 8 Conference Meet on Oct. 12.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Nevada, Oct. 23
This week's live updates are sponsored by Johnson Chiropractic Sports & Wellness Clinic — weather changes have you feeling tight? Make an appointment with Chad to find some relief!




