Kyle Troutman
‘Cats craving another shot at ‘Ship
With a dozen starters returning to the fold, the Cassville football team is looking to return to being a district title holder.
Wheaton volleyball enters new era
The Wheaton volleyball team will embark on its 2026 season with a new coach, a new structure and a roster that has already given the squad plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Monett Balloon Glow lights up dusk
The Monett Regional Airport hosted its first Balloon Glow on July 10 at sunset, attracting a large crowd and three balloons.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at Monett meeting
More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
K-9 hired, Chief Daoud retires
Monett City Council began its meeting on July 9 with the swearing in of a new addition to the Police force.
100 attend program on Monett caves
The Monett Historical Society heard its first presentation on Monett’s caves at its July membership meeting.
Cubs ready to roar on the gridiron
The foundation has been laid — now, the Monett Cubs are looking to take the next step.
Youthful Lady Cubs eager to grow
Entering her second season at the helm of the Monett Lady Cubs softball program, head coach Kaesha George knows this year’s team will rely heavily on youth. Rather than viewing that as a challenge, she sees it as an opportunity.
News Briefs, August
The American Red Cross will host the Monett Area Blood Drive on Monday, Aug. 17, from 1-6 p.m., at First Freewill Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall, located at 107 West Sycamore in Monett.
