Kyle Troutman
Asbill tapped for city administrator
A familiar face is returning to the Cassville area, hired as the new city administrator. Mayor Bill Shiveley and the Cassville Board of Aldermen have selected Richard Asbill as the next city administrator, replacing Steve Walensky, who has retired.
SOUTHWEST SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Daniel “Danny” Dalton
As a veteran board member I have enjoyed my time on the board and want to continue serving the patrons of our area in helping to provide a quality education to the children of our district.
SOUTHWEST SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: John Mulkey
I will give my time and effort to work with other members of the board to ensure SW success.
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Josh Conner
Age: 40 Current Occupation: EO Supervisor at Balchem in Verona Past Experience: 10 years with Balchem, 8 of those being a Union Representative Education: Cassville High School graduate and attended Crowder College 1. Why do you want to be on…
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Lee Ann Shamblin
Age: 44 Current Occupation: Family Manager Past Experience: Former Purdy Reading Coach, Insurance Agent, Treasurer of Purdy First Baptist Church Education: Graduate of Purdy High School, Crowder College 1. Why do you want to be on the school board, and…
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Ken Terry
would like to be re-elected because I have a strong desire to serve this community that I love and have lived in all my life. My qualifications are 12 years on the BOE for Purdy R-II Schools.
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Reuben Henderson
Age: 39 Current Occupation: Commercial/Ag Loan Officer at CS Bank and Farmer Past Experience: 6 years serving on the Purdy School Board Education: Purdy High School Graduate 1. Why do you want to be on the school board, and what…
Chamber honors 3 at annual banquet
Zanetta Campbell, co-owner of The Rib in Cassville, is presented a Business Beautification Award from Cassville Chamber Board President Jennifer McBroom. Campbell received the award for reviving the restaurant on Highway 112, which had been vacant for over a decade.
County’s bailiffs honored for service
Employees of multiple offices at the Barry County Judicial Center gathered Friday to recognize the men who serve as the face of the building and the protection in the courtroom. The Center’s three bailiffs — Dave Ruark, Michael Morris and Mike Bailey — were treated to a surprise luncheon honoring their service at the facility.
Deadline extended for public comments
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has extended the deadline for public comments from March 18 to April 21 for proposed permits for the land-application of industrial sludge in Barry County, and parts of McDonald County, by waste-hauling companies Synagro Central, LLC, and HydroAg Environmental, LLC. Drafts of the permits can be viewed at the following links: Synagro, permit # MO-0140244: https://dnr.mo.gov/document/ draft-missouri-state-operating-permit- mo0140244-feb-16-2024 HydroAg Environmental, LLC, permit # MO-0140490: https://dnr.mo.gov/document/ draft-missouri-state-operating-permit- mo0140490-april-21-2024 All comments must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m.
