April 2025

Cassville group named SRTC Work Crew of the Year
Cassville group named SRTC Work Crew of the Year

Officials sworn in: new mayor, alderman, mayor pro-tem
Cassville City Clerk Cherry Bailey, left, reads off the oath of office to officials elected in the April 8 General Municipal Election, including, from left, new Mayor Jon Horner, Alderwoman and new Mayor Pro-Tem Taylor Weaver, and returning Alderman Mike Phillips.
Wild C building gets green light
By the end of 2025, Cassville ag students will have a new facility geared toward hands-on learning.
News Briefs, April 30
The Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 8-11 a.m., offering farm fresh produce, eggs, jellies, relishes, baked goods, cut flowers, handmade crafts and more.

Dana Dale Haubein
Dana Dale Haubein, 82, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away on April 18, 2025, at Cox Hospital in Monett,

Jackie Lee Flaxbeard
Jackie Lee Flaxbeard, 81, of Kearney, Mo. passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.

Marguriett Faye Evans
Marguriett Faye Evans, age 89, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Shiveley thanked for 13 years of mayoral service to city
Former Cassville Mayor Bill Shiveley speaks with former State Sen. David Sater, right, and his wife, Sharon Sater, during his retirement party on April 15 at the Family Life Center in Cassville. Shiveley’s last day as mayor was on April 14, handing over the city gavel to newly elected Mayor Jon Horner. Shiveley served as Cassville mayor from 2012-2025.
Third person charged in McCullough murder
Charges have been filed against a third individual allegedly involved in the murder of Marvin Lance McCullough in March.
Purdy school board reorganizes following election
The Purdy school board reorganized at its April meeting and reviewed recent facilities needs.