Kyle Troutman
FARM AND RANCH: Jamcin Ranch — Raising Myotonics as more than just novelties
Cindy Lynn and James Huggins, of Washburn, are making their Myotonic goat herd – bred, born and raised on their farm, Jamcin Ranch – easily recognizable and prized among breeders.
FARM AND RANCH: Always in demand: Good farmland
The consensus among local lenders is that the interest rate on ag loans is up from what they were six months ago — no surprise to those who hope to invest in real estate for agricultural purposes.
FARM AND RANCH: Moore in the Hall
An area stockyard co-owner has been inducted into the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame, recognized for his years of dedication and hard work to turn the Joplin Regional Stockyards (JRS) into the largest in the nation.
LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Aurora Football
Updates this week are brought to you by Johnson Chiropractic. From the Wildcats’ backfield to Wildcat eNation’s back pain, Johnson Chiropractic provides support!
Lady ‘Cats hit the links
With the largest roster ever, the Cassville girls golf team is hoping to make history this season with the number of state qualifiers and build the program for years to come. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this year’s squad is led by a trio of seniors, including a two-time state medalist.
LIVE FOOTBALL UPDATES: Cassville vs. Hollister, Aug. 26
Live updates from the Cassville-Hollister season opener at Wildcat Stadium, brought to you by Security Bank.
Fairview lagoon foams over
The wastewater residuals lagoon in Fairview has been turning heads in recent weeks due to sight and by smell, forcing action by the company and state officials to remedy the situations.
SENIOR LIVING: Standing champs practicing for Golden Age Games
Fun and games are scheduled to get underway in October for the team of residents from Cassville’s Roaring River Health & Rehab (RRHR) scheduled to participate in the annual marathon of events for seniors known as the “Golden Age Games.”
SENIOR LIVING: Life’s short — take a trip!
Jerry Varner, of Washurn, said it was kind of a fluke how he and his wife, Angie, got into the group tour business. “I’d been a dairy farmer for 20 years when my mother-in-law, who guided group tours, scheduled me to go on a group motor coach bus tour to Colorado and Utah with a bunch of senior adults,” he said. “Turns out, I had so much fun that I thought Angie and I might be able to make a business out of it.”
SENIOR LIVING: Are you pushing 65?
For residents approaching their 65th birthdays, the opportunity or obligation — depending on a person's perspective — to enroll in the federal government’s Medicare program is also approaching. \Welcome to the world of complicated insurance options!
