Kyle Troutman
Knowledge Bowl teams compete in Big 8
Cassville Middle School and High School Knowledge Bowl teams recently competed in the Big 8 Conference Tournament that was held at Monett High School. Both teams are led by Mrs. Lisa Reid, Knowledge Bowl Coach. The CHS team finished in second place. Freshmen Jonah Cupps earned second place individual overall and Hale Cox finished in 15th place individual overall. The CMS team earned a third-place finish, and San Junior placed second individual overall. The high school team, top, includes, front row, from left: Jacie Hudson, Shelby Knoefler, Cohen Adams and Roxanne Tilford. Back row: Cooper Phillips, Jonah Cupps and Hale Cox. Not pictured: Daniel Sledden. The middle school team, bottom, includes, front row, from left: Max Fields, San Junior, Jace Hayworth and Carly Odom. Back row: Kaizen Haney, Avalynn Press and Elise Remenar. Not pictured: Jenson Ritchie. Contributed photos
Delta Dental expands Land of Smiles
Establishing strong oral health habits in life is essential. Nearly 25% of children ages 2-5 have cavities, even though tooth decay is preventable.
MDC to host tree planting workshop March 20
Ever wondered about the best way to plant tree seedlings, but didn’t know where to get started?
3 Cassville students enlist
Three Cassville High School students have enlisted to serve in the military.
Lady ‘Cats take 2nd in district
For the second year in a row, the Cassville girls basketball team reached the Class 4, District 12 championship game, and also for the second year in a row, the Lady Wildcats suffered the same result.
Wildcats close year with double-digit wins
The Cassville boys basketball team showed growth throughout this season while adjusting to a new system and culture under first-year coach Mike Ray.
Lady Trojans produce 19-win season
The Southwest girls basketball team turned in one of the program’s most successful seasons in more than a decade, finishing with a 19-8 record and one tournament title.
News Briefs, March 11
O C the Quilts is a judged quilt show presented by the Ozark Country Quilters of Cassville/Monett. In addition to over 200 items displayed, there will be a quilt turning, demonstrations, vendors, boutique, opportunity quilt, special exhibits and knife/scissor sharpening.
Historical Society reviews connections, displays
The Monett Historical Society held its February membership meeting with a focus on connecting locals to their past through new and ongoing displays and events at the Monett Museum.
City weighing options on Charter
Monett City leaders made a decision in February to cancel a planned reorganization of city government.
