Cassville
Students weigh futures at career fair
Brayden Jack, Cassville sophomore, tests his chin up skills at the Marines booth at the career fair at Cassville High School on Oct. 21.
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.
