July 2025
Year in Photos — Cassville boys wrestling
Cassville’s Colton Roark completes a spladle pin of his opponent in the championship match at the MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships last season. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
‘Cats boast mix of size, speed in skill positions
Cassville to continue run-first mentality with more throwing options
Cassville Community Collective hosts Christmas in July
Jenna Crim, with Jennaroo Creations, provided face (and leg) painting services at the 2nd Annual Cassville Christmas in July, held at the Cassville Aquatic Center Park on Saturday.
Michael Barton: Commentary on state of old jail, hope for future
In response to recent commentary from Sheriff Danny Boyd, and as such the state of our former Barry County jail, I would like to give you a worthwhile commentary in regards to the state of the old jail as far as physical and administrative closeup point of view.
Mary Paddock: Bible is explicit how we should treat others
Someday, those of us who condoned deporting people who came here out of need are going to have to explain how it was okay with us.
Kathy Casey: In opposition to stance on illegal immigration
I have to respond, and hope you publish my letter in opposition to the stance taken by your paper on the subject of illegal immigration.
Sheila Harris: Where mercy collides with law
I first went to work for George’s Processing before the turn of the century.
A June of transformation
This photo taken on July 29 shows all work done on the Cassville Democrat facade, with only paint on the new door and tint on the windows still to be finished. Funding for the project was provided by the Cassville Downtown Restoration Fund.
Agriculture education impacts Cassville’s future
Cassville’s elementary students have enjoyed hands-on lessons about agriculture during enrichment programming this summer.
Man violates ex parte immediately after jail release
A Golden man released from the Barry County jail at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday was arrested at 3:25 p.m. and booked back into the facility at 4:23 p.m. after allegedly violating an ex parte order upon release.
