Cassville
Sales tax income slides in October
Barry County’s cities and county entities collecting sales tax in October took a sharp downturn.

Friends of the Library facilitate fun
Cash Davis, 10, of Cassville tosses a ring at a two-liter bottle while playing one of the games at the annual Friends of the Library Carnival at the Cassville Branch Library on Oct. 24.

First State Bank investment supports career exploration
The Cassville school district has received $28,000 from First State Bank of the Ozarks to support workforce development and career readiness opportunities for Cassville High School students.
News Briefs, Nov. 4
The Barry County Courthouse and Judicial Center will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: A Rally to remember
On Monday, I attended the Barry County Republican Rally at Cassville High School, a veritable who’s who of the politically minded and a consistent draw of state- and national-level politicians.

Community Voices — Jon Horner: Chili and community — The joy of America’s Real Hometown
I’ve said it many times, and I’m sure some will think I’m a tad bit impartial, but, there is something special about America’s Real Hometown, also known as Cassville, Missouri.
Community Voices — Nancy Walsh: Clay, rocks, and answers: Enrolling in Missouri’s Master Gardener course
Last year, I decided to enroll in the Missouri Master Gardener course.

Through the Years, Nov. 4
40 YEARS AGO: LOTS OF BURPS — Not really, explains Ralph Shaw of Eagle Rock, grower of this large Chinese radish.
Semis on tap
It has been five weeks since the Cassville football team has heard the roar of its fans at its home stadium, and the Wildcats are hoping to get fans on their feet in a second matchup against Mt. Vernon — with the winner getting a shot at the district title.

Lyons twins roar on to state
Freshmen twins Hattie Lyons and Nathan Lyons punched their tickets to the 2026 Cross Country Championship with their performances at the Class 3, District 2 Meet in Clever on Saturday.



