Cassville
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s burp on Amendment 5
We’re getting closer to the truth. The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the ballot language for Amendment 5 needed to be clarified for voters before it appears on the ballot in the Aug. 4 primary. Initial language did not disclose the fact that the amendment can create new taxes on previously untaxed goods and services.
Essay winners announced
The Elks Lodge in Holiday Island, Ark., has announced three Cassville Intermediate fifth grade students have earned top honors in their annual Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest.
Through the Years, June 10
50 YEARS AGO — PURDY DEDICATES NEW FACILITIES: Purdy's city park was packed with people Saturday as the community dedicated new park facilities and a Neighborhood Center that includes a new library.
Area businesses cut ribbons
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Dyno Rock LLC as one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on April 23. Community members, Chamber representatives and guests gathered to celebrate the business and officially welcome them to the Cassville business community. Dyno Rock LLC offers a variety of bulk landscaping materials for projects of all sizes, helping homeowners and contractors with their outdoor and landscaping needs. Front row, from left: Anthony Cypret, Roper Taylor, Jason Taylor, Chell Taylor, Aubrey Taylor, Madilynn Taylor, Gannon Lebow and Bubba Galvin. Back row: Trey Rose, Shawn Scott, Jeremy Marple, Ben Lindley and Shannon Beemer.
Summer school students dig into learning
Sixty-five second-grade students and their teachers from Cassville summer school visited the Barry County Community Garden for a morning of hands-on activities focused on helping their community, growing food, healthy eating and the role of pollinators.
Wildcats call track season a success
Cassville boys track and field coach Clay Weldy said the Wildcats showed steady growth throughout the season, leading to what he considered a successful campaign.
Young Trojans grow with experience
Wrapping up a six-win season, Southwest baseball coach Derek Mann said the Trojans gained valuable experience throughout the spring, particularly among a young roster that will form the core of the program moving forward.
Year in Photos — Cassville Volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team
photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons.
Painting up the pocket park
Cassville art student Lili Naugle paints a portion of the new mural being painted at the incoming pocket park where the former Hall Theatre stood in Cassville. Williams said the class aims to have the mural completed by the week of June 20.
Alumni unite!
Cassville Alumni Association members gather to enjoy food catered by BBQ Station before the scholarship ceremony began at the annual Alumni Banquet, held at the Cassville High School commons area.
