September 2025

Kyle Troutman: A long time coming
When I got my first journalism job out of college, my stepmother was pushing me to pursue a Master’s in business.

Senior Center celebrates Labor Day
Tracy Lloyd, right, of Exeter, and David Vaught, of Cassville, shared a laugh while picking up their ribs or chicken meal at the Cassville Senior Center on Friday. The Center celebrated labor Day with live music and a quilt raffle.

‘Cats keep pace with Indians
In the last two seasons, Seneca had outscored Cassville 147-16 over three contests, and the Wildcats are hoping a one-possession loss to the Indians on Friday can be a springboard for the rest of this season.
Taba’s Tiny Town staying put
A three-month special use permit saga has come to a close, with the more than 25 residents attending the July Cassville City Council meeting feeling vindicated for their efforts to obtain the permit for a daycare facility at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street.
City mostly recovered from $35K in lightning damage
The city of Cassville has tallied the full effects of three lightning strikes in April that damaged a myriad of equipment.

6 starters back for Lady ‘Cats
A court full of returners and a strong team chemistry is what the Cassville volleyball team hopes will fuel a winning season.

TroutMom Says: Lake Superior edition, Part III — Juxtaposing healthy selfishness, appreciating home
Picking up where I left off from Part II of this series, once I saw the storm rolling in on the radar, I tied my tent down, gathered what I could, and tucked it under a tarp.

Fledgling Lady Eagles prepare to fly
A year removed from its first double-digit wins season since 2016, the Purdy volleyball team is hungry — and young.

Year in Photos — Cassville girls soccer
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2024-2025 athletics seasons. — KT

Cassville Pantry seeks community support during Hunger Action Month
Cassville Pantry is calling on the community to help “fill a food basket” in September in honor of National Hunger Action Month.