Kyle Troutman: My double rainbow

As I left the office at about 4:50 p.m. Monday, a bright, orange haze had set in from the west following an afternoon of rainstorms.
Lady Wildcats bring back 8 letterwinners

With eight of the Lady Wildcats’ nine letterwinners from the 2023-2024 season returning to the fold, the Cassville girls basketball team has its sights set on being the first team above .500 since 2017-2018.
Purdy students feed families in need

Students in Amy Harkey’s Prostart I & II Courses at Purdy High School prepared and distributed 250 healthy, complete meals of chicken and vegetable fried rice for families in their community last week. The meals, prepared through the Kids Feeding Kids program, were donated to families served by Purdy Prostart I students.
Jon Horner: Giving thanks for gratitude

I’ve always loved Thanksgiving Day — it is one of those traditions that has meant a lot to me and my family throughout my 61 years on this planet. One of the reasons for my warm feelings for this day are the fond memories from Thanksgivings in the past.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 20

Chardonnay is a beautiful Retriever mix with gorgeous blue eyes. We know her mom is a flat coated Retriever. Chardonnay and 8 siblings were born on Sept. 29. Come get your pick of this beautiful litter.
A little rain, a lot of bow!

Rainstorms on Monday afternoon moved through at dusk, resulting in a large, vibrant double rainbow arching over Cassville to the southwest. The scene lasted about 10-15 minutes, with many residents stopping to take photos of the light show. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Troy Youngjin Park

Troy Youngjin Park, 30, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home. He was born November 10, 1993, in Fairfax, Va., the son of Jerry and Hye Kyung (Cho) Park.
Freedom celebrates Silver Jubilee

3 original employees still work at Cassville-based bank Twenty-five years ago, 23 investors were awarded a bank charter and, within a week, funded a community bank intent on meeting customer needs at a local level. On Nov.
Dispensary annexed, city proposes 3% adult-use tax
Cassville ballot measure would send revenue to general fund The city of Cassville is proposing an adult-use marijuana sales tax in April, aiming to tap into a revenue stream previously unavailable in spite of its location. In October, the city approved annexing the Cassville Dispensary, located at 15335 Hwy.
Bingo Night to fund trade scholarship
Third-year Missouri Southern State University student and math major Zane Smith, of Wheaton, has plans to establish a scholarship for Barry County high school students entering a trade program. Initial fundraising will begin with a “Bingo Night,” scheduled for 6 p.m.



