March 2026

Elizabeth Goetz: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire

I want to win this position because the Wheaton community and school are important to me. I am a Wheaton Alumni, as are my parents and grandparents. I feel as though I received a good education that prepared me for the next steps in my life and professional career. I want to ensure the same is the case for my kids and generations to follow. I have two children in school district currently in 4th and 1st grade as well as a 3-year-old, so I am committed to the future of our school and community.

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Daffodils from the heart

Everything’s coming up daffodils on a farm north of McDowell and on a plot of land in Purdy — the result of a cooperative effort by Barry County resident, Gerry Wass, and a handful of young gardeners from the Purdy area.

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Sights set on scoring

The Cassville girls soccer team enters the 2026 season with a strong returning core, aiming to flip its offensive script from a team that went 6-10-2 while scoring 12 total goals last season.

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