TroutMom Says: Lake Superior edition, Part III — Juxtaposing healthy selfishness, appreciating home

Picking up where I left off from Part II of this series, once I saw the storm rolling in on the radar, I tied my tent down, gathered what I could, and tucked it under a tarp.
Fledgling Lady Eagles prepare to fly

A year removed from its first double-digit wins season since 2016, the Purdy volleyball team is hungry — and young.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls soccer

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2024-2025 athletics seasons. — KT
Cassville Pantry seeks community support during Hunger Action Month

Cassville Pantry is calling on the community to help “fill a food basket” in September in honor of National Hunger Action Month.
CS Bank adds 2 to Board of Directors in Southwest Missouri
Charlie Cross, Chief Executive Officer, CS Bank, has announced the appointment of two new board members for the growing bank’s Cassville/ Southwest Missouri market.
Kings Prairie Festival expanding
The annual Kings Prairie Music Festival and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, on the grounds of the historic Kings Prairie Schoolhouse, southeast of Monett.
Jimmy Garvin “Jim” Post

Jimmy Garvin “Jim” Post, age 88, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Sheila Ranae Mahan

Sheila Ranae Mahan, 55, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 3

Holstein is an adorable cattle mix pup. His date of birth is Feb. 6. He is playful and loving and would love to find his forever family soon.
Through The Years, Sept. 3

50 YEARS AGO: SMILING GRAPE GROWERS — The smiles on the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tomblin of Cassville are typical of those displayed by grape growers this season as a bountiful harvest nears an end.



