February 2026
Awaiting death
In Missouri, every hospital is required, by law, to enter into an agreement or affiliation with an organ procurement organization (OPO) in order to coordinate and facilitate organ donations and transplants.
Old city hall, new purpose
A building formerly owned by the city of Cassville will once again be part of its property portfolio.
Pair of Cassville officers commended at Council
Two Cassville police officers have been presented commendations for actions taken within the line of duty considered above and beyond the call.
Eagle Rock woman charged federally with meth distribution
An Eagle Rock woman is one of two defendants in a federal case involving the alleged attempt to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Chicken truck rolls over at Hwy. 37, Old Exeter Road in Cassville
A tractor trailer hauling chickens was involved in a rollover accident at the intersection of Highway 37 and Old Exeter Road on Thursday. According to the Cassville Police Department, the wreck involved a vehicle and a semi, which rolled over in the middle of Highway 37.
Monett woman injured in wreck at Hwys 37, Hwy. W
A Monett woman was injured in a wreck at 3:40 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway W in Butterfield.

Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Bringing back ‘Everyday Heroes’
Every now and again, when leafing through our bound editions for the weekly Through the Years page, my wife, Jordan, or I come across things from those days of old that make us ask: Why did the Democrat ever stop doing this?

Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: It’s a not-so-wonderful life without Missouri public schools
In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey is shown a world in which he never existed.

Through the Years, Feb. 18
30 YEARS AGO — GREENWAY UNDERWAY — The Greenway project is underway along the shores of Flat Creek in Cassville. Les Chapman and Donnie Shelley of Chapman Construction Company prepare a portion of the trail for concrete.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 18
Tatum is a small mixed breed. Her date of birth is Jan. 21, 2025. She weighs 25 pounds. She gives snuggles and loves.




