Beginning with the 2026 election cycle, candidates will need to submit form 5120 online. The link for Form 5120 can be accessed through the DOR website at sa.dor.mo.gov/ candidate-affidavit. Individuals filing for office are required to complete form 5120 with the Department of Revenue, declaring they are not aware of any delinquency in his/her taxes. Filing for the April 7, 2026, election begins Dec. 9 and ends Dec. 30. For questions about the new process, people may contact the Barry County Clerk’s Office at 417-847-2561 or email jennis@barrycountyclerk.com

Cassville Citywide Curbside Cleanup next week

The Cassville Citywide Curbside Cleanup will be held on customers’ regular trash pickup days Oct. 27-31. Bulk waste includes any large items that do not fit in a trash container with the lid closed, and bulky items left on the curb should fit into an area no larger than 4×6 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall. Restricted items include: Batteries, paint, tires, refrigerators, electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, hazardous liquid and trees. Residents may contact Cards for roll-off services at 877-592-2737.

Free pancakes for veterans

The Horner Ridge Runners 4-H will host its 5th Annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast on Nov. 8 at 8 a.m. at the Cassville Branch Library’s lower room, located at 301 W. 17th St. in Cassville. The event is free to all veterans.

Chili and Soup fundraised Nov. 1

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will host a Chili and Soup Fundraiser Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. For a free will donation, there will be a variety of chili and soup dinners with desserts. There will also be an Alpha Gal safe option. The event will be held at the VFW Hall, located at 24204 Highway 39 in Shell Knob. All proceeds benefit the Shell knob Library Building Fund.

Fall Craft Fair at Senior Center

The Cassville Senior Center’s Fall Craft Fair will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Center, located at 1111 Fair St. A free lunch will be provided, sponsored by Access Family Care. Staff and Board Members from Access will be grilling and serving hot dogs, chips and bottled water from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as free popcorn.

Lawrence and Barry County Democrats meeting

Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those who wish to eat should arrive by 5:30-5:45 p.m., with each paying their own meal expenses. Ashley Cossins, Democrat State Representative Candidate in the 131st District in Greene County, will be the guest speaker. State Sen. Stephen Weber, from Boone County, has also been invited. There will be petitions to protect Missouri citizens rights to the Initiative Petition and to overturn the recently passed gerrymandered Congressional maps. All area Democrats and like minded friends are invited and encouraged to attend. For questions, call Jim Kabell at 417-848-4640.

Craft Bazaar, Halloween events in Eagle Rock

The Eagle Rock Friends of the Library will host a Craft Bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock. The Eagle Rock Library and Friends of the Library will also host the annual Howl-O-Ween Fest on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. This year will include a touch-a-truck event alongside the trunk or treat event. One of the trunks is a tailgate party with hot dogs and chips. There will also be children’s games for the kids. For more information, people may contact the library at 417-271-3186.

Parents as Teachers event on Thursday

Children ages birth to 5 years old are invited to join Cassville schools for the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Fall Group Connection meeting on Oct. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rocky Edmondson Park. PAT is a program available at no charge offered by Cassville R-IV that promotes the early development, learning and health of children ages prenatal to 5 years old. Interested in learning more about PAT? Call 417-847-5106.

Haven hosting vaccine clinics in November

Pet owners whose animals are in need of vaccines or spay/ neuter services may schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl. com/PetClinic2025. The Haven of the Ozarks Animal Shelter will host a free vaccine clinic on Nov. 6 and a low cost spay/ neuter clinic on Nov. 13.

Special Election on Nov. 4

Absentee voting for the Nov. 4 special election runs through Nov. 3 at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If unable to vote in person, you may send a written request or a completed application to the office of Joyce Ennis, Barry County Clerk, 700 Main St. Suite 2, Cassville, MO 65625 or fax to: 417-847-5311. The office will need: Name, physical address, mailing address, date of birth, last four digits of Social Security number, phone number, reason for voting absentee and signature. Two week in-person no excuse absentee voting began Oct. 21. The Clerk’s Office will also be open Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon for absentee voting in person. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. For more information, people may call the Barry County Clerk’s Office at 417-847-2561 opt: 3 or email jennis@barrycountyclerk.com or ajohnson@barrycountyclerk. com.