September 2025
Marriage problems addressed at Stake workshop
In mid-July, the Monett Missouri Stake, which covers eight counties in southwestern Missouri, sponsored a Marriage Workshop at the Monett Stake Center, which was attended by over 60 persons from across the Stake.
Monett church celebration draws 130
More than 130 people attended the celebration of Monett’s 50-year mark of becoming a congregation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Monett Area Workshop celebrates employees
The Monett Area Workshop, now in its fourth year as part of SWI (Springfield Workshop Inc.) Industrial Solutions, recently celebrated its annual Employee Appreciation Day. Employees now number 63, almost three times the number from when SWI took over. Director Rob Walker stressed many whose families thought they could not work now have jobs. “Let us decide,” he said, encouraging persons with disabilities to visit at 204 S. Central in Monett. Employees had burgers as their meal of choice and received certificates for their years of service. Walker, standing, presented a certificate to Kimmie Davis of Monett, who has been employed at the Workshop for 46 years. “Companies understand you are valuable,” Walker told the workers. “Companies count on you. You are the best workshop in the state.”
News Briefs, Sept. 10
The Southwest Missouri Wild Game Feed will host a hunter education skills class from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Tom Wolfe Memorial VFW Post.
2,500 enjoy 40-car carnage at Rotary Demolition Derby
Smoke poured from the engine compartment of Exeter resident Payton Beck’s vehicle, disabled during action in the compact class at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 10
Sugar S. is an adorable red heeler mix. Her date of birth is May 2. She is a sweet young pup who would like to find her forever home now. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt. No appointment is needed.
Big plays not enough to top Mustangs
Big plays provided plenty of excitement for Cassville (0-2) on Saturday, but difficulty stopping McDonald County’s offense combined with a struggle to move the ball led to a 32-20 loss to the Mustangs on the road.
Vehicle catches fire by Aquatic Center
A vehicle caught fire on Sept. 2 in the parking lot of the Cassville Aquatic Center.
Cassville Fire District proposes .5% sales tax
The Cassville Fire Protection District (CFPD) has announced a proposed sales tax initiative that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Prayer in the park
Inspired by attending church camp this summer, six Cassville High School students brought the message home via a weekly Bible study group at the Cassville City Park.
