Election
Purdy school board reorganizes following election
The Purdy school board reorganized at its April meeting and reviewed recent facilities needs.
County passes SB190 ordinance
Following the April 8 General Municipal Election vote — with 91% in favor — the Barry County Commission passed an ordinance Monday enacting Senate Bill 190, which offers a property tax freeze for seniors 62-and-over.
Challengers fare well
All five questions in the Barry County April 8 General Municipal Election passed, and residents will see numerous changes to city and school positions in the wake of a challenger-friendly exercise in Democracy.

Kyle Troutman: A one-of-a-kind Election Day
Here at the Cassville Democrat, I cover at least two, if not three, elections per year — none produced results as interesting as Barry County’s April 8 General Municipal Election.
Barry-Lawrence Ambulance sales tax boost passes
Additional funds should begin in October

Kyle Troutman: A new era ‘in there’
Anew era of leadership is coming to the city of Cassville.
Barry Lawrence Ambulance seeks tax hike
Rising equipment costs cited as primary need
Seligman police asking for sales tax
The city of Seligman is proposing a 1-cent law enforcement sales tax on the April 8 ballot, aiming to increase staff and total coverage hours in the city.
April 8 election filings, issues determined
Voters will take to the polls on April 8 throughout Barry County to vote on numerous city and school board positions, as well as some tax issues and bonds.

County elected officials sworn into positions
On Dec. 30, 2024, County Clerk Joyce Ennis, left, swore in Barry County officials elected in the November 2024 General Election.